Planner/Scheduler/Cost Analyst

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Planner/Scheduler/Cost Analyst - BWX Technologies, Inc. – Idaho Falls, ID

 

Job Description / Duties:

This position is responsible for managing projects ranging from short duration to complex, multi-year projects through identification and completion of critical path and parallel work activities to achieve optimum performance.  The Planner/Scheduler develops the resource loaded schedule and monitors project progress and reports status in accordance with an Earned Value Management System.

 

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Development of project cost estimates and resource loaded schedules using approved Primavera 6 (P6) software.
• Supports development of cost estimates.
• Calculation of earned value management reporting parameters based on input from the production group.
• Preparation of Monthly Financial Reports including Monthly Progress Reports.
• Preparation of estimates and proposals as required by the customer or Site Manager.
• Develop resource-loaded schedules, establishing work breakdown structures as necessary, open, and close charge number structures.
• Support Project Managers to ensure costs are appropriate for the work scope and provide detailed project data as requested.
• Monitors and compares baseline costs with actual costs.

Job Qualifications / Requirements: 

• Experience with Primavera 6 or similar Project Management software required.
• Associate’s degree with a desired minimum of eight (8) years of experience. 
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• Must be a US Citizen - no dual citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) Level “L” Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program is a plus.
• Works autonomously but within established practices and procedures to complete assigned work.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Utilizes established processes, methods, and judgment to accomplish assigned work.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems strongly preferred.
• Proficient in us of Microsoft Excel and Access
• Monitor and track material expenses against baseline estimates.
• Input weekly labor and material costs data into P6.
• Work closely with Business Lead to provide monthly material estimates, setup, and close project charge codes.
• Establish Baseline Change Proposals (BCP) within P6.

 

Pay: $77,000 - $112,000

 

The base salary range for this position in Idaho (US-ID) at the start of employment is expected to be betwe