Title:

Diego Garcia: Scheduling/Planning Specialist

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Program Summary

KBR provides full-spectrum base operations support to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, a remote location in the British Indian Ocean Territory. Our robust supply chain ensures on-time delivery of mission-critical supplies, and our team conducts essential port and airfield operations in this geographically complex environment. The KBR team is over 1,000 people strong, providing not only life support services such as water treatment, electricity, and telecom/antenna maintenance, but also quality of life services like Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) and an award-winning dining facility.

Job Summary

Ensures the development and completion of job progress milestones through scheduling. Coordinates with procurement and material managers as well as engineering work group leads pertaining to essential. items of supply. Provides priorities for projects to guarantee completion. Contributes to forecasts and disbursements by performing schedule analysis. Under general supervision, and occasional direct supervision, performs assignments requiring experience and knowledge of standard concepts within project controls. Displays core competencies by analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures while developing advanced skills. Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree and 2+ years of experience, or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.

Roles and Responsibilities

Ensures the development and completion of job progress milestones through scheduling.Duties may include monitoring job progress according to schedules, coordinating with material expediters concerning critical items of supply, participating in expenditure forecasts, and performing schedule analysis.Provides priorities for projects to guarantee completion.Contributes to forecasts and disbursements by performing schedule analysis.Under general supervision, and occasional direct supervision performs assignments requiring experience and knowledge of standard concepts within project controls.Displays core competencies by analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures while developing advanced skills.Projects priorities develop production schedules for all projects.Produces schedules for fabrication, installation, and repair of all systems.Correlates project schedules to align with client forecasted master schedule.Analyzes production specifications and construction data and performs mathematical calculations to determine the material, tools, and human resources requirements for the schedule.Plans and develops workflow for each craft and operation.Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other operations for guidance of construction workers.Expedites operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.Prepares production reports.Performs other work-related duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet organizational/operational objectives.

Basic Qualifications

Knowledge of multiple projects scheduling Primavera P3 or P6 and Microsoft Projects software.Knowledge of SharePoint, NAVFAC Maximo preferred to create and label documentation related to schedule status reporting.Knowledge of construction projects, resource loading, and staffing, including performing risk analysis and pinpointing scheduling conflicts in advance.Ability to interact with all project stakeholders effectively.Knowledge of principles and processes involved in supporting contract responsibilities at an overseas facility.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Must have good oral and written communication skills which enable to effectively liaise with clients, other departments within the organization, subcontractors, and clients, and report directly to the Senior Management.Must be detail orientated and have good project management skills.Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.Must have a valid and be able to obtain driver’s license in country of Origin.

Preferred Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

Knowledge of the Electronic Construction Management System (eCMS) would be considered a plus.

EDUCATION:

Must have at least a high school diploma is requiredAn Associate or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical) or equivalent is highly desired.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.