Data Center Construction Scheduler

AECOM•Buffalo, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a detail-oriented, results-driven Construction Project Scheduler to join its Program Management team in Buffalo, New York. The role supports construction scheduling, schedule analysis and reporting, baseline development and maintenance, and coordination across project teams. The ideal candidate is proficient in Primavera P6, communicates effectively, and can manage and convey complex scheduling information. Experience with data center or mission-critical construction projects and on-site field scheduling experience are relevant to the role. The scheduler supports development and updating of project schedules, including work breakdown structures, schedule coding, baselines, and progress measurement. The position also involves collecting and assembling schedule data, investigating variances, preparing reports, supporting monthly reporting, and participating in planning and scheduling meetings. The role requires familiarity with construction documents, contracting methods, CPM concepts, scope control, change management, and earned value methodology. The position is based in Buffalo, NY. Relocation is not available, and AECOM does not offer US employment authorization sponsorship for this position. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) plus six years of experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Technically proficient in Primavera P6.
Strong communication skills and ability to manage and convey complex scheduling information across diverse project teams.
Knowledge of planning and scheduling concepts and principles.
Familiarity with data sources and basic schedule development.
Familiarity with construction drawings, specifications, and construction contracting methods.
Understanding of CPM scheduling concepts and ability to develop basic engineering, procurement, and construction logic.
Understanding of scope control, change management, and earned value methodology.
Exposure to basic scheduling and cost baseline fundamentals, concepts, and principles.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Previous experience as an owner’s representative.
At least four years of construction experience, including field experience.
Knowledge of transportation and general building-related scopes of work.
Experience developing cost estimates in UNIFORMAT and CSI formats.
Experience developing and reviewing construction schedules in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
Experience with data center and/or mission-critical construction projects.
On-site construction field experience as a scheduler.

Responsibilities

Support basic project schedule development.
Support gathering and assembling data for schedule updates and network updates.
Collect and update schedule data and produce scheduling reports.
Analyze schedules and identify and investigate project schedule variances.
Assist in developing and maintaining the work breakdown structure and implementing applicable schedule coding.
Support measurement of project schedule progress.
Gather data for schedule baseline development and maintenance.
Support monthly report preparation.
May participate in planning and scheduling meetings to gain insight into planning and scheduling issues.