Project Scheduler

At Xator, we are proud to be a trusted provider of integrated security, intelligence and information technology solutions to the U.S. Government and its support contractors.

Seeking a highly motivated and detail oriented Project Scheduler in the Washington DC metro area. Position requires individual to perform project scheduling and cost analysis; change management and control; implementation and control; reporting, progress and analysis; work breakdown structure (WBS) development and management; and perform scheduling using MS Project.

• Develop, manage, update, and monitor individual project schedules and integrated master program schedule (IMS)
• Review schedule, progress and productivity of installation teams and contractors, monitor and verify monthly costs, schedule performance, conduct change order management and control.
• Develop, manage and monitor program and project schedules and projections
• Evaluate and adjust data regarding cost status, resource requirements, commitment data and productivity variance reports.
• Develop and prepare monthly program and project progress summary reports.
• Establish and ensure scheduling and cost control standards are implemented
• Interface and maintain liaison with Program Manager, Project Managers, client, and other stakeholders.
• Update the program IMS weekly
• Provide guidance and instruction to Project Managers on how to use scheduling software, such as MS Project
• Develop and track baseline schedules
• Status schedules and re-baseline activities and complete schedule as needed
• Provide accurate and timely reports as needed to management on project planning and execution coordination activities
• Issue schedule updates, critical path, critical path analysis
• Resource and cost-load schedule for tracking engineering and construction deliverables
• Track and document schedule impacts
• Communicate the reasons for schedule variances and propose work-around plans to Project Management
• Provide management, project team and clients with clear, timely and accurate information relating to schedule and resourcing issues
• Assemble data for trending and forecasting including written analysis
• Other duties as assigned

• Must have 5+ recent years experience using Scheduling Software
• Computer skills must include MS Office, with extensive experience and knowledge of Excel, and MS Project
• Must be highly motivated, adaptable and comfortable with client and team member interaction
• 4 year degree in Construction Management, Business or related field (Desired)
• Security Clearance: Must have a minimum of a Secret level clearance, or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Requirements include US citizenship to be subject to a government security investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.