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Integrated Project Scheduler




Quest Defense is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are part of a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.

As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek have the following characteristics and skills:

Are you an experienced project scheduler looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to further advance your skills and career in a great working environment? Join our fast-growing team supporting leading Aerospace companies! If you are a highly motivated individual, a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and a genuine interest in technology, we have the perfect job for you!

The Role
The Integrated Project Scheduler will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving detailed project schedules for engineering design changes or field issues. The scheduler will work closely with cross-functional project teams to create, refine, and update Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives. The role will involve supporting audit preparations, providing guidance on schedule management best practices, and contributing to the client goals by using the published Project Schedule Management Standards and toolkit. The scheduler will play a critical role in driving schedule adherence and supporting the successful execution of projects.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using project management tools.
  • Create standard project plans for engineering design change projects and field issues, including tasks, durations, resource requirements, and dependencies.
  • Conduct Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) workshops to outline deliverables.
  • Regularly update project schedules with actual progress, and manage project changes and re-baselining as needed.
  • Perform schedule risk assessments, identify potential delays, and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor and report on critical path and key milestones, providing insights and recommendations to support project decision-making.
  • Engage with the Project Manager to align on standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support lean initiatives such as Kaizen and Value Stream Analysis to improve scheduling processes and contribute to the continuous improvement of Project Schedule Management Standards.
  • Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure schedule alignment and effective communication.
  • Generate and present schedule-related reports and metrics to project stakeholders.

 

Required Skills:
We’re excited to talk to you if your qualifications meet the following criteria:

  • Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree (or a high school diploma/GED with minimum of 4+ years of relevant scheduling experience)
  • 2+ years of experience in project schedule management.
  • Deep working knowledge of project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Open Plan, etc.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Understanding of project management methodologies.
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

 

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in the Aerospace/Aircraft Engines industry.
  • PMP, CAPM or similar certification.
  • Experience with Disciplined Agile Delivery, DASM or DASSM certification.
  • Experience with Clarity or other advanced scheduling tools.
  • Familiarity with engineering processes, including Engineering Change Processes, Customer Gated Review Processes, and Design Review Processes.
  • Experience with LEAN Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement methods.

 

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

  • Mostly office environments, occasional shop floor involvement.
  • Independence/work without direct supervision
  • Substantial amounts of video conferencing and computer work.
  • Heavily regulated industries with strict adherence to procedures.
  • Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
  • Typical 8-hour days plus lunch / 40-hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9 AM to 4 PM.
  • Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.
  • Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

 

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.

Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications

Pay Ranges
$60,000$78,000 USD

Quest Defense provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.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.