R&D Planner/Scheduler at Waseyabek Development Company – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Mission
Waséyabek Federal Services, LLC (WFS) is a 100% Tribally owned, Native American SBA 8(a) small business of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP). WFS is part of a portfolio of companies managed by Waséyabek Development Company, LLC, a 100% Tribally owned economic development firm focused on income diversification on behalf of NHBP that reaches beyond gaming is a well-funded, experienced small business, with substantial liquid assets and experience in federal contracting. WFS has borrowing capacity to meet the daily cash needs of new business development, new award support, and operational working capital. WFS is well-versed in federal contract compliance and providing outstanding support services
Position Summary
The R&D Planner Scheduler is responsible for developing, managing, and communicating a comprehensive rolling work schedule using Primavera P6 for R&D support teams at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a full-time position with 100% on-site presence from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM M-F.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate work order requirement documents w/team members and customers
- Work with supervisors to develop scope and establish accurate work breakdown structure
- Use Primavera P6 software to develop a resource loaded schedule
- Routinely communicate with colleagues to identify changes in work priority
- Quickly adjust schedules to meet developing needs of customers
- Communicate schedule issues to all impacted team members Collaborate with managers and supervisors to ensure work activities are coordinated and communicated
- Routinely monitor progress of ongoing work to identify problems and provide solutions
- Ensure resources are properly planned, work has adequate float and schedules are based on priority along with material availability
- Other tasks may include:
- Establish a working folder for active jobs
- Process purchase requests for materials and track to the job site
- Updating schedules after importing actual hours and material dollars worked on a weekly basis
- Processing formal estimate/schedule revisions caused by schedule or budget variances
- Generating and distributing meeting minutes
- Ensure required permits are submitted and approved (i.e., hot work, wall/floor penetration, confined space, etc.)
- Provide monthly and quarterly contract deliverables
- Manage general stock materials
- Continually improve the work planning and control processes
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Basic understanding of the R&D support work lifecycle (design, build, test)
- Three years experience and above average knowledge of Primavera P6 software.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Software; Word, Excel and Outlook required
- Excellent customer service and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-energy and constantly changing environment
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
- Ability to pass a background investigation, including but not limited to nationwide criminal record search, and other relevant background information deemed necessary by the contract
- United States citizenship is required to work on a federal contract and will be electronically verified via E-Verify
Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Associates of Science Degree in Engineering or Scientific field
- Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Implementation Professional Certification
- Five or more years of experience with federal R&D Support at NETL
Core Competencies:
Vision - Supports and builds a shared vision with stakeholders across the organization. Engages others in translating vision into action. Supports and clearly communicates organizational direction and priorities.
Executive Communication - Communication with other managers and Company's Executive team in an accurate, clear, thorough, concise, well-organized, and timely manner. Strives to avoid surprising stakeholders with emerging information of situation reports. Strives for transparency in all communications.
Accountability and Management - Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for own work and the work of employees. Translates objectives into meaningful performance measures and aligns performance plan with organizational goals. Achieves meaningful results by putting in the necessary time and effort and following through to ensure quality outcomes through own work and the actions and contributions of the organization as a whole.
Leading Change - Leads the organization, anticipates, and is postured to progress with changing business trends, viewpoints, political climate, and requirements without any performance declinations.
Physical Requirements:
This job operates in a professional office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Flexibility related to work hours as project demands arise.
- Occasionally required to move 5 – 40 pounds.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to use hands and fingers to type.
- Must be able to reach with hands and arms for using a computer.
Travel Requirements:
Minimum travel may be required for training purposes. The travel may be local or national and may be by car, rail, or air.
Disclaimer:
This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
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Job Location
This job is located in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15236, United States region.