Planning and Scheduling Manager, Sentinel

The Planning and Scheduling Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for managing planning activities for a significant area within the Sentinel project. This position establishes operational objectives and work plans, delegates assignments to subordinates, and serves as the technical scheduling subject matter expert (SME). The manager provides expert guidance on advanced scheduling methodologies, tools, and analytics, ensuring project schedules meet the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and integration. The role regularly interacts with senior management and external stakeholders, participates in the development and modification of company policies, and recommends changes that may impact overall company operations. The manager leads and mentors a team of planners, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment that consistently delivers high-quality, execution-ready project schedules aligned with corporate standards and customer expectations. Additional Position Requirements U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States per contract requirements. Ability to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education. Agreement to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment and successful completion of the government screening process. Unescorted access approval required. Successful completion of required government background screening. Major Responsibilities: Manage planning activities for a significant area within the project, including Level 3 and Level 4 schedules. Establish operational objectives and work plans; delegate assignments to subordinates. Provide leadership and direction for all schedule development, maintenance, and monitoring activities across the project. Identify schedule trends for management attention and analyze data to provide innovative solutions to scheduling challenges. Lead schedule analysis, problem solving, and performance studies; develop and apply guidance that supports effective diagnostic and analytical practices. Oversee schedule reporting, ensuring clear, accurate, and executive-ready presentation of schedule data to project and client leadership. Ensure full compliance with contractual and corporate scheduling requirements, including alignment with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) standards and certification. Maintain configuration control of the baseline schedule and support all baseline change control processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure clear understanding of schedule interactions, dependencies, and impacts to project execution. Identify schedule risks, constraints, and integration challenges resulting from interdisciplinary interfaces. Coordinate and review the integration of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction work scope into the total project plan, including key internal and external interfaces. Oversee the establishment, maintenance, and tracking of meaningful intermediate milestones across all phases of project execution. Lead the development and validation of activity durations, logic ties, and sequencing to ensure accurate, achievable schedules aligned with major project milestones. Oversee schedule resource loading, leveling, and analysis to support staffing and execution strategies. Develop and coordinate staffing plans, execution plans, and workload forecasts for planning and scheduling functions. Participate in the development, modification, and evaluation of company-wide policies and procedures related to scheduling. Prepare, coordinate, and deliver schedule-related presentations to company and client management. Conduct performance reviews, provide career development guidance, and support the growth of planning and scheduling team members. Participate in candidate interviews and contribute to hiring recommendations for planning and scheduling positions. Education and Experience Requirements: Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience Required Knowledge and Skills: Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6, including hands-on experience applying it to complex engineering and construction projects. Proven ability to lead and oversee all planning and scheduling functions—schedule development, control, analysis—across both field and home office environments.