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Project Scheduling Manager (Microsoft Project)

White Marsh, MD · $80K - $90K, D.O.E.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced MS Project Scheduling Manager, with 5+ years of experience.  As a scheduling manager the candidate would create, manage, and track project schedules, identify potential issues, and ensure projects stay on track, utilizing tools like Gantt charts and resource allocation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Creating Schedules: Develop detailed project schedules using MS Project, outlining tasks, dependencies, durations, and milestones for Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects
  • Resource Allocation: Assign resources (people, equipment, etc.) to tasks and monitor their availability.
  • Consolidate that data into reports to support cash flow projections, WIP analysis, and other key financial metrics

Critical Path Analysis:
  • Identify the critical path (the sequence of tasks that determines the shortest possible project completion time) and focus on those tasks to ensure project success.

Baseline Creation:
  • Establish a baseline schedule to track progress and identify deviations.

Schedule Management:
  • Tracking Progress: Monitor project progress against the schedule and identify any deviations or potential delays.
  • Updating Schedules: Regularly update the schedule based on actual progress, changes, and unforeseen issues.

Risk Management and Problem Solving:
  • Analyze schedule deviations, identify root causes, and propose corrective actions.
  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks that could impact the schedule.
Communication:
  • Reporting: Prepare and distribute regular project status reports, highlighting progress, issues, and upcoming milestones.
  • Collaboration: Communicate with project stakeholders, including project managers, team members, and clients, to ensure everyone is informed and aligned.
Tool Proficiency:
  • MS Project Expertise: Possess a strong understanding of MS Project's features and functionalities.
Gantt Chart Interpretation:
  • Be able to effectively interpret and utilize Gantt charts to visualize project timelines and dependencies.
Resource Management:
  • Understand resource allocation principles and effectively manage resources to optimize project schedules.
Keywords: Microsoft Project, Scheduling, Schedules, Tasks, Dependencies, Milestones, Resources, Reporting, Projections, Metrics

Benefits:
Employees (and their families) have a choice of plans to purchase and enroll, including medical/vision, minimum essential coverage and/or dental.  Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan after meeting the enrollment criteria.

What We Do
TekCom Resources is a full-service national recruiting firm specializing in providing contractors, employees and project services to businesses. 


About us
Formed by industry veterans in 2005, TekCom Resources is a full-service national recruiting firm. 
TekCom Resources, Inc. has extensive experience supporting clients in building successful teams for high-profile projects with tight timelines and budgets. Our vast network of industry contacts allows us to find the best talent. Along with our recruiting experience, our staff takes a hands-on approach in assisting hiring managers to achieve their goals and objectives.

Mission
As technical staffing experts, we are passionate and driven to provide top-notch talent to help our clients achieve their goals. We are also committed to assisting job seekers in finding the job and career path they have always wanted.

Diversity
TekCom Resources, Inc. is a WBENC Certified Women’s Business Enterprise.

TekCom Resources, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. In keeping with this commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: USAllRecruiters@TekComResources.com. We are compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable and will consider all qualified applications for employment.
 

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