Scheduler

We have a wonderful opportunity for a Scheduler in Norfolk, VA with one of our Clients in the Ship Repair Industry. QUALIFICATIONS : Must have experience with MS Projects5+ years’ experience planning and scheduling fabrication projects using industry standardsStrong skills with planning programs, including MS Project and Primavera P6Proven ability to identify and mitigate scheduling issues for simple and complex fabrication projectsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to tactfully deal with customers, coworkers & vendors as necessary.Able to self-prioritize and self-start projects and task workAbility to effectively multi-task similar activities in a fast paced, time sensitive environmentMust be able to read blueprints or drawings.Must be a steady, reliable worker ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Support project management teams and Planning Department by gathering, analyzing, preparing and submitting data necessary to develop and maintain project management toolsWork with Superintendents / Project Managers to create job schedules and update weekly with progressManage and maintain all phases of the production schedule; develop, recommend, review, implement, and maintain the tools and techniques necessary to analyze the impact of proposed schedule changesDetermine status of assigned projects / update and maintain project information data such as progress, manpower budget and project performanceResource load production schedules based on bids and build plansCreate a master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet completion dates according to production forecasts or customer work specifications and drawing ordersCreate and maintain schedules for steel processing site(s) and equipmentCreate and maintain facility schedule to include footprint updates and progressingParticipate in craft planning and schedule reviewsAnalyze production specifications and capacity data to determine manpower resource requirementsDevelops standard and custom graphs and charts for project managersProvide weekly schedule status reports on all projects to the Production Manager / Director.When necessary, create bid schedules for estimatorsMust have regular, reliable attendanceWork independently to complete responsibilitiesProvide factual and timely information on all aspects and status of assigned jobs.Perform other duties and special projects as designed.HOURS : First shift starts at 6AM and may work 8,10 or 12 hours shifts determined by the project. PAY : $30 - $32 / Hour based on experience #ISS