Project Planning & Scheduling Specialist

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AECOM is actively seeking a Project Controls Planning and Scheduling Specialist with experience in Design-Build and Progressive Delivery.

Functional Responsibilities

• Manage multiple project integrated schedules using P6.
• Provides analysis of schedule data to identify key project issues.
• Supports the development of plans and schedules for proposals.
• May assist in leading junior staff through assignment tasks.
• Assists in tracking corrective actions.
• Assists in coordination of schedule input from all parts of the organization.
• Able to identify and assist in analysis of project schedule variances.
• Updates and produces scheduling management reports.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of WBS and helps ensure that project coding is effectively used for all cornerstone applications.
• Able to use drawings and specifications for schedule development.
• Expert ability to develop CPM schedule logic for engineering, procurement and construction.
• Able to resource load schedule and perform remedial schedule risk analysis.
• Responsible for assembling data for schedule updating.
• Familiar with construction contracting and the scheduling implications of contract terms.
• Measures progress and reviews invoices of contractors.
• Reviews purchase orders and subcontract schedule status and provides management with input on subcontract performance.
• Knowledgeable of scope control and change management and has demonstrated ability to incorporate directed changes into schedule baseline.
• Assumes responsibility for some elements of baseline schedule and associated maintenance.
• Familiar with basic cost analysis and forecasting as it relates to planning and scheduling.
• Conducts or assists in performance measurement and associated schedule trends.
• Supports various levels of project reporting.
• Participates in and at times leads project planning and scheduling review meetings.
• Assists in procedure development and implementation.

Communications

• Coordinate with and respond to queries from internal and external clients.
• Attend team meetings to provide assistance in resolving issues, review progress reports and ensure assignment of new tasks.
• Analyze and provide input to technical and performance criteria on Project Controls systems to the Project Controls Functional leadership.

Working in Teams

• Provide recommendations and guidance to other Functional groups with regards to processes, monitoring and system requirements.
• Provide input for various Business Line reporting.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

University education in Engineering, Finance or Economics and 8 years of related experience.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications:

a) Formal Education:

• Minimum of College Diploma/Certification required.
• University education with applicable further development in Project Management would be preferred.

b) Professional Designation:

• Professional designation preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or AACE Certification preferred.
• Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business preferred.

• Primavera P6 – Advanced Level.
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Cost Engineering Software (e.g. Prism, Ecosys, ePM).
• Acumen Fuse / Risk.
• Monte Carlo Simulation (e.g. @Risk, Crystal ball).

c) Experience:

• Experience in Design-Build and Progressive Delivery.
• Construction, and Engineering, Transportation experience preferred.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.

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