Marine Planner II

Vigor Works

$93,500.00 - $105,500.00 / yr

paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Washington, Vancouver

Aug 09, 2025

Description

Who We Are
Founded in 1995, Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative and integrated partner with a national footprint in the marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication and marine services. Evolving over decades from a collection of the best-in-class companies with unique and complementary capabilities on the East and West coasts, our spirit of innovation and legacy of performance make Vigor Marine Group a preferred, full-service prime contractor in the defense and maritime sectors. Today we offer advanced services and complete solutions for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Military Sealift Command, state ferry systems, the cruise industry, the commercial fishing industry and more.
With four shipyards for maintenance and modernization and one for fabrication, including the largest floating dry dock in the western hemisphere, our more than 2,000 dedicated employees across four states - from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk - personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation - through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the word-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security.

Where We Are - Marine Fabrication
Vancouver, Washington is surrounded by forests, rivers, and mountains and is a top destination for outdoor lovers. It has a mild climate with four seasons. Its mild winters and warm summers make it an attractive city in the Pacific Northwest. Vancouver is more affordable city than its neighbors, Portland and Seattle and has no state income tax. It is a vibrant city full of restaurants, shops and parks, and is known for its walkability, historic charm and family friendly neighborhoods. Vancouver has garnered many awards including Livability's "Top 100 Best Places to Live in the US in 2025 and 2023" and Niche's 2025 rankings include Vancouver on several lists

SALARY RANGE: $93,500 - 105,500 with 12% bonus

POSITION SUMMARY:
Manages the planning process to create integrated project schedules. The role is responsible for planning scheduling and tracking of activity orders and work packages; including work definition, progression, change order scoping and resource loading with Primavera P6.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Acts as a key member of the Project Management Team (PMT).
Uses planning skills to refine the project strategy into a project plan consisting of key events, major milestones, and durations of top-level activities necessary to execution.
Uses Primavera P6 scheduling software to develop all detailed activities, logical relationships, durations, and resource loading.
Supports output of Control Account Plans from within P6, and supports Integrated Baseline Reviews.
Collects and assesses the validity of progress data. Updates the departments scheduled progress, and consults with the direct report whenever updates present new or ongoing execution risks.
Generates periodic data analytics to generate routine and customized reports from Primavera, IFS, Excel, SharePoint and Power Point as needed. Including updated schedules, resource profiles, budget and schedule variances, cost projections, impact of external events such as changes, and "what-if" reports.
Supports Earned Value Management and other project controls deliverables of on-going projects within P6.
Participates in Change Order management, including impact analysis, and budget adjustments and maintenance within P6.
Assists with the development of schedule inputs for proposals, and support estimating efforts with scheduling information as needed and assigned.
Maintains data through appropriate file handling, safeguarding and archiving data as required by policies and procedures established.
Works with customers at off-site locations providing scheduling information and project status.

JOB SCOPE:
Operates within general parameters, but must use sound judgment and independent decision-making when carrying out most job responsibilities. Has the ability to influence and recommend modifying existing protocols. The individual works independently with little or no supervision.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Although the Planner does not have direct supervisory responsibility, this role is expected to provide technical coaching for less experienced staff members.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
The individual works and interacts with many levels within Vigor. Works closely with other schedulers and the customer to integrate schedules.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of Primavera P6 (2+ years), including full resource/cost loading and full P6 EV capabilities.
Minimum ten (10) years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment with at least five (5) years in a planning or scheduling capacity is required.
Experience with work orders, critical path method scheduling and material procurement is required.
Experience with EVMS is preferred.
Knowledge of IFS applications and Data migration tools is preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
Analytical abilities necessary to develop and maintain integrated schedules and supporting data.
Must be a well-organized, detail-oriented self-starter.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, work well independently and in the team setting, prioritize duties and follow task through to completion in a timely manner.
Must be able to handle competing priorities and deadlines effectively and respond well to last minute, high priority, and time sensitive projects.
Ability to handle pressure of constant interruptions necessary.
Ability to work in a software intensive environment.
Must possess excellent PC Skills; must be well-versed in Windows, Word, Excel.
Knowledge of Maritime fabrication is desired.
Must be self-starter and require minimum supervision.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED Certificate is required. AA degree or equivalent work experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:
None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is conducted in a dynamic, fast-paced office setting with moderate to loud noise levels from production activity in the shipyard. The individual may be required to be in production areas in yard. He/she must be able to walk to and from job sites. The incumbent must be able to frequently bend, squat, crawl, twist and may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. There may be local travel and out-of-town travel (including air travel) up to 5% of the time with notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While in production areas may be exposed to all weather conditions, noise, dusts, and odors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Vigor Values
Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.
Truth:We seek the truth, and we speak the truth
Responsibility:We act on what we know is right
Evolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world
Love:We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in

At Vigor we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical	RX	Dental	Vision	Life
AD&D	LTD	STD	EAP	Discretionary bonus
Tuition Reimbursement	FSA (Medical, Childcare, Transportation)	10 paid holidays	PTO	401(k)

Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor's Human Resources Department.

In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.