Project Scheduler/Coordinator

Description

• Maintain and update schedules using MS Project or equivalent tools.
• Ensure schedule data and project records are archived appropriately.
• Act as a tactical partner to the Project Manager to monitor progress and resolve minor issues.
• Contribute to evolving project controls practices, including cost and risk monitoring.
• Assist in tracking financial impacts of schedule changes and incremental work.
• Track milestones, flag delays, and prepare weekly reports with critical path analysis.
• Help identify and mitigate early-stage project risks.
• Maintain visibility across departments to track task status and dependencies.
• Contribute to defining project controls processes, including scheduling, cost, and risk elements.
• Assist in developing processes and templates for incremental tracking and reporting.
• Document and manage incremental work for reimbursement and traceability.
• Participate in meetings and manage action items.
• Coordinate with project teams to validate incremental work and ensure contractual alignment.
• Support scope, milestone, and deliverable development with the Project Manager.
• Maintain accurate records while managing multiple projects.
• Assist in organizing project teams and gathering inputs for scheduling and resource planning.
• Assist in compiling final project documentation and lessons learned.
• Support PMO continuous improvement efforts.
• Support development of work-around plans when needed.

Requirements

• Strength – Position typically involves office managerial work as well as oversight in an industrial environment. Frequently standing, sitting, and walking. Occasional light to medium-level lifting (up to 30 pounds).
• Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with an office environment as well as standard motions associated with leading and demonstrating in an industrial environment.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• 1–3 years of project scheduling or coordination experience.
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across departments.
• Exposure to locomotive or capital equipment industries.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera (P6), or equivalent scheduling software.
• Experience or background in financial analysis or cost tracking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with critical path method (CPM).
• Strong analytical ability to assess and resolve complex issues.
• Understanding of Critical Path Methodology and basic project management principles.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Education Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Competitive Salary

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance