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• Upon contract award, create a project schedule template in the appropriate software platform for the project team to build a schedule.
• During the bidding process, create a project schedule template in the appropriate software platform for the project team to build a Proposal schedule if required.
• Perform initial computer and user set up of new employees to allow for the use of the required schedule software platform.
• Maintain the resource list associated with Ross Group project server.
• Ensure the project team has the appropriate training and software to develop the schedule.
• Review the proposal, preliminary and initial schedules for compliance with RG requirements and contract requirements.  Advise and assist Operations if changes are needed.
• Ensure all schedules are properly cost and resource loaded.
• Maintain baseline schedule for each project.
• Interface with Operations to discuss impact of work and resolution of problems. 
• Contribute to the development of working schedules for Estimating, prior to proposal date, which sufficiently illustrate the sequence of work activities and contract time.
• Assist Marketing in reviewing proposal schedules as needed.
• Assist Operations with creation of the necessary schedule software program files for preliminary, initial, and pay application schedules, in accordance with Ross Group standards and contract requirements.
• Assist Operations with the control and management of in progress project schedules. 
• Serve as technical advisor for any schedule process or software related problems.
• Assist Project Managers in creating short-term schedules or fragnets, monitor such schedules to determine impact on master schedule, and help in formulating actions to correct scheduling problems.
• Manage and evaluate current schedule performance.
• Provide information and advice as needed on the content, modification, or presentation of project schedules.
• Identify scheduling software training needs among employees and provide training when necessary; remain current on the advancements in scheduling software.
• Be responsible for continuously expanding and updating professional knowledge and honing training skills in order to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity.
• Encourage the professional growth of each project team through ongoing training program development and open dialog with team members.
• Maintain scheduling reports to track the progress of all active projects and be able to present this information in bi-weekly Scheduling meetings.

As the ideal candidate you…

• Have previous schedule management experience.
• Have working knowledge of Primavera and Microsoft Project.
• Demonstrate the ability to plan, organize and communicate with internal and external customers/ stakeholders. 
• Have proven successful project history.  (Cost, Customer Service, Quality, Safety and Schedule)
• Work as employment necessitates.
• Must be able to legally work in the United States

Expectations in this role include…

• Dependability in meeting attendance guidelines and taking responsibility for actions.
• Taking independent actions and calculated risks while asking for help when needed.
• Exhibiting appropriate level of job knowledge based on years of relative work experience and uses resources effectively.
• Making timely decisions using sound and accurate judgment while keeping appropriate people informed in the decision process.
• Working well in group problem solving situations.
• Identifying problems, gather and analyze information skillfully and make appropriate recommendations.
• Communicating effectively and professionally both verbally and in written documents.
• Prioritizing and organize work activities while utilizing efficient time management skills in meeting deadlines and staying on schedule with projects.
• Meeting established goals while demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness to ensure quality of work.
• Effectively managing staff through ensuring appropriate staffing, providing formal and informal evaluations/feedback, addressing employee issues when warranted and providing appropriate training and mentoring.

You are physically able to…

• Operate a computer, telephone and other commonly used business-related items.
• Handle rapidly changing priorities to accomplish project goals.
• Attend and participate in meetings.
• Travel for short periods of time with sufficient notice.

Status:                                    Exempt

Reports to:                             CEO

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