Scheduling Specialist

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with technical support centers in South East Asia and East Africa, that provide program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Scheduling Specialist to develop, manage, and maintain project schedules for a technical or infrastructure program. This role supports the Project Manager and Global Support Team by tracking milestones, reporting progress, and ensuring alignment with contract performance standards.

This is a nationwide project, and we need someone who is willing to travel and take on assignments at various project sites across the country.

This position is contingent upon the award of the contract

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in coordination with the Project Manager, technical leads, and Project Controls team
• Track project milestones, dependencies, and critical paths to support timely execution
• Support schedule-based reporting, including IPMDAR and Quarterly Program Management Reviews (QPMRs)
• Identify schedule risks and provide recommendations for mitigation
• Update and analyze schedules to reflect progress, delays, and changes
• Ensure alignment of schedules with Earned Value Management (EVM) requirements
• Maintain scheduling documentation and reporting tools in line with project controls protocols
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to align deliverable timelines

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project scheduling and controls, preferably on USG or infrastructure projects
• Proficient in scheduling tools such as MS Project and Primavera (P6)
• Familiar with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
• Strong analytical and time management skills
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical and management teams

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Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.

Employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Life insurance with ADD&D
• Travel Insurance
• Strict Compliance with Government-Mandated Benefits
• Wellness Offering
• Training and Development
• License/Certification support
• Holiday pay
• Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Recognition
• Performance Review

We'd love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission