LHD Planner-Estimator

The Planner/Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and controlling detailed work packages, production schedules, and progress tracking for NAVSEA Regional Maintenance Center (RMC) ship repair and modernization efforts aboard LHD-class ships. This role ensures contractor work aligns with approved work specifications, Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), availability milestones, and Navy quality and safety requirements.

• Develop detailed work packages from RMC/NAVSEA work items, drawings, CFRs, technical manuals, and ship checks
• Define job sequences, labor estimates, material requirements, tooling, testing, and inspections
• Coordinate with engineering, QA, and production to resolve work scope clarifications and changes
• Support growth work identification and incorporation into schedules

• Build and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent
• Develop logic‑driven schedules with clear predecessors, successors, and critical path identification
• Track daily progress, earned value, and schedule impacts
• Identify schedule risks and recommend recovery plans
• Support weekly and daily production meetings with schedule status and forecasts

• Interface with RMC representatives, ship's force, subcontractors, and internal departments
• Support production planning meetings, availability reviews, and schedule briefs
• Coordinate access constraints, tag‑outs, testing windows, and ship operations impacts
• Ensure schedule alignment with waterfront execution realities

• Ensure planning and scheduling comply with NAVSEA Standard Items, OSHA, and shipyard safety rules
• Maintain accurate planning documentation for audits and RMC reviews
• Support QA hold points, inspections, and test events within schedules

• 5+ years of planning/scheduling experience in U.S. Navy ship repair or shipyard environments
• Strong knowledge of NAVSEA/RMC processes, work items, and availability execution
• Experience working aboard LHD, LHA, LSD, LPD, or similar surface combatants
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent scheduling software
• Ability to read and interpret ship drawings, technical manuals, and specifications
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

• Prior RMC, shipyard, or prime contractor experience
• Familiarity with waterfront operations, tag‑out procedures, and shipboard safety
• Experience supporting CMAVs, DSRA, SRA, or DPIA availabilities
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
• Ability to obtain or hold a U.S. Government security clearance

• Shipboard and shipyard environment
• Frequent coordination with production and waterfront personnel
• May require climbing ladders, entering confined spaces, and working around industrial hazards
• Overtime and shift work may be required to support availability milestones