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Standard Job Description
Basic Qualifications
- Must have the basic skills required of a production operations manager.
- Must have or be able to obtain a security clearance.
- Possess appropriate political acumen to communicate persuasively with a variety of customers (Project Office, Program Office and Senior Management).
- Strong communication skills.
- Demonstrated skills in team building and leading through influence.
- A clear understanding of the production processes.
- A history of exceptional performance within Production Operations Management on large Production and/or Developmental Programs.
Desired Skills
- A background knowledge of Tactical Missile program and manufacturing experience.
- Manufacturing experience with both electrical and mechanical assembly.
- Related professional level career experience in Production Operations leadership experience.
- Experience in Development Programs and transitioning from development to production.
- Program execution with emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and leadership.
- Experience in capacity & capital planning.
- Understanding and wide application of assembly and Test methods.
- First Unit Flow planning & execution.
- Manufacturing & Test Statement of Work.Proposal development experience.
- Experience with Make-Buy generation / approval.
- Experience in the design for manufacturing and design to cost.
- Experience in processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, machining and material handling.
- CAM Certification or cost analysis experience.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $158700.00 - $294700.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Standard Job Description
Basic Qualifications
- Must have the basic skills required of a production operations manager.
- Must have or be able to obtain a security clearance.
- Possess appropriate political acumen to communicate persuasively with a variety of customers (Project Office, Program Office and Senior Management).
- Strong communication skills.
- Demonstrated skills in team building and leading through influence.
- A clear understanding of the production processes.
- A history of exceptional performance within Production Operations Management on large Production and/or Developmental Programs.
Desired Skills
- A background knowledge of Tactical Missile program and manufacturing experience.
- Manufacturing experience with both electrical and mechanical assembly.
- Related professional level career experience in Production Operations leadership experience.
- Experience in Development Programs and transitioning from development to production.
- Program execution with emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and leadership.
- Experience in capacity & capital planning.
- Understanding and wide application of assembly and Test methods.
- First Unit Flow planning & execution.
- Manufacturing & Test Statement of Work.Proposal development experience.
- Experience with Make-Buy generation / approval.
- Experience in the design for manufacturing and design to cost.
- Experience in processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, machining and material handling.
- CAM Certification or cost analysis experience.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $158700.00 - $294700.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin89
- Burns & McDonnell39
- HDR8
- Cushman & Wakefield6
- HonorHealth5
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services15
- Construction & Real Estate6
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Artificial Intelligence2
- Transportation & Logistics2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project planning engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for schedule development and maintenance
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- Experience building and maintaining integrated master schedules on capital or EPC projects
- Familiarity with Earned Value Management and schedule performance index reporting
- Knowledge of critical path method and schedule risk analysis techniques
- Planning and Scheduling Professional certification or Project Management Professional certification preferred
Tips for Your Project Planning Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to scheduling tools
Hiring managers scan for specific software proficiency before reading anything else. List Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or Acumen Fuse by name in your skills section and reinforce each tool with a project context in your experience bullets.
Quantify schedule performance on your resume
Generic phrases like 'managed project schedules' get skipped. Replace them with outcomes tied to scope, duration, or variance, such as maintaining a baseline with zero float erosion on a multi-phase capital project, to show you understand what good schedule health looks like.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project planning engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by contract type and sector
Project planning engineer roles in EPC and defense contracting often require security clearances or specific industry experience. Reading the full job description before applying saves time and lets you prioritize openings where your sector background is a direct match.
Prepare a schedule analysis case for interviews
Many technical interviews include a scenario where you review a logic-tied schedule and identify float issues, out-of-sequence work, or unrealistic durations. Practice walking through a sample network diagram out loud so you can explain your reasoning clearly under interview conditions.
Negotiate scope alongside salary
Project planning engineers often have leverage to negotiate the complexity of assignments, not just compensation. Clarifying whether the role owns the baseline, runs variance analysis, or only updates actuals helps you assess the role's growth potential before accepting an offer.
Project Planning Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project planning engineers?
The most active employers for project planning engineers right now are Lockheed Martin, Burns & McDonnell, and HDR, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity shifts with large capital project awards, so checking current listings gives you the most accurate picture.
How many project planning engineer jobs are remote?
About 60% of project planning engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Roles focused on schedule analysis, reporting, and cost controls tend to offer more remote flexibility, while site-based construction and EPC roles almost always require on-site presence during active construction phases.
How do you become a project planning engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field, then develop hands-on proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project. Entry-level positions in project controls or as a junior planner give you exposure to baseline development and schedule updates. Earning a Planning and Scheduling Professional or Project Management Professional certification strengthens your candidacy for mid-level and senior roles.
Can you get hired as a project planning engineer without much experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates into junior planner or project controls analyst roles specifically to build scheduling experience from the ground up. Demonstrating software proficiency through a practice project or coursework, and understanding critical path concepts before the interview, signals readiness even without a long work history. Construction, utilities, and government contractors are among the sectors most likely to develop entry-level planners internally.
What does the project planning engineer interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening focused on your software experience and industry background, followed by a technical interview where you may be asked to walk through a schedule scenario, explain how you handle logic errors, or describe how you calculate float. A final round typically involves meeting the broader project controls or engineering team and may include questions about how you communicate schedule status to project managers and stakeholders.
Where can I find and apply to project planning engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to project planning engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without being redirected through multiple screens.
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