Manager – APX Project Schedule Planning
Westinghouse Electric Company
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Cranberry Township • Pennsylvania • United States
Visit company websiteExplore more
Salary
💰 $130,400 - $163,000 per year
About the role
- Accountable for schedule planning across capture, proposal, and fact-finding/negotiations; ensure a clean handoff to Delivery upon contract award.
- Lead the project schedule planning team – which will have direct reports and also use matrixed Project Controls resources – in the preparation of compliant, accurate, and schedules for the APX business.
- Develop schedule models and Basis of Schedule (BOS) documentation to support Request for Proposal (RFP) responses, proposals, and task orders.
- Develop standard schedule models and BOS templates to improve consistency and efficiency of schedule development.
- Review solicitations and coordinate with proposal teams to define scheduling requirements and develop proposal strategies.
- Integrate schedule development with cost estimating, ensuring consistency between technical, cost, and schedule volumes.
- Coordinate with other APX PD&CI teams to collectively provide clear resource demand signal and schedule input for offer development.
- Implement and maintain standard scheduling processes, tools, documentation, and gate reviews; ensure audit readiness.
- Provide project schedule leadership during fact-finding, negotiations, and contract award processes.
- Develop team members to build internal expertise and succession capabilities.
- Analyze historical schedule data and trends to enhance schedule accuracy and efficiency.
- Implement scheduling software to standardize project schedule preparation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, construction management, engineering, or a related discipline, along with at least 8-years of progressive project scheduling experience.
- May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- Leader with the ability to build a team.
- Familiarity with project execution and proposal management, and scheduling principles and system compliance.
- Experience and strong command of scheduling software (e.g., Primavera) is required.
- Experience managing multiple complex schedules.
- Can plan, organize, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones with experience in project leadership.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
- Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
- 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
- Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
- Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
- Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
- Employee Referral Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
project schedulingschedule modelingBasis of Schedule (BOS) documentationcost estimatinghistorical schedule data analysisproposal managementscheduling principlesaudit readinessresource demand signalproject leadership
Soft skills
team buildingleadershiporganizational skillscommunicationcoordinationplanningnegotiationdevelopment of team membersefficiency improvementproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in business administrationBachelor's degree in construction managementBachelor's degree in engineering