Planning & Scheduling Lead

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Job Description

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Lead planning and scheduling processes, procedures, and toolsets within the project controls department, including scoping, coordination, implementation, and support of planning and scheduling activities.
• Provide guidance and direction to planning and scheduling resources for the effective and timely execution of assigned tasks and help optimize project controls resources to meet deliverable deadlines.
• Work with other project controls SMEs to establish, implement, and monitor best practices and guidelines related to planning and scheduling across the organization.
• Support Business Development efforts with project controls needs during initial client engagements, proposals, and project initiation and planning phases.
• Ensure effective communication between the planning and scheduling team and individual project teams or functional organizations.
• Work with the planning and scheduling team to establish and conduct project controls training for internal resources and project teams as needed.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in management, business, engineering, science, or related discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Typically, eight years of project controls and scheduling experience supporting large and complex organizations, programs, or projects and working within a Project Management Office environment.
• Experience using software applications for schedule management (e.g., Primavera P6).
• Demonstrated ability to lead work efforts, coordinate priorities, and provide guidance to peers or junior resources.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting project controls activities in a nuclear, engineering, or highly regulated environment.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated project schedules.
• Familiarity with project controls best practices, forecasting, progress measurement, and schedule risk awareness.
• Experience supporting proposals, client engagements, or project initiation activities.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience training or mentoring team members in scheduling tools or processes.

Location: 9801 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD

Work Schedule: 5 days a week in office 
Travel Expectations: Up to 10% as needed
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.

Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:

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Benefits 

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees. 

An 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.   

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