Construction Scheduler

AECOM•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM Hunt is seeking an experienced Construction Scheduler with Primavera P6 expertise and a background in commercial construction. The scheduler will work with the Chicago team to develop and maintain detailed project schedules, identify potential risks, and support successful project delivery. The position is physically located in AECOM’s Chicago office and is not hybrid or remote. Relocation may be included. Applicants offered the position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test. After employment begins, the employee must also pass the applicable client security screening, which may include SWAC and/or SIDA screening and fingerprinting, as a condition of continued employment. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. AECOM Hunt is AECOM’s construction management group, founded in 1944. Its work includes projects across multiple industries, including sports stadiums and arenas, aviation, hospitality and convention centers, transportation hubs, and healthcare and academic buildings.

Requirements

BA/BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or a relevant curriculum, and four years of construction-related experience; demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education is accepted.
Experience with Primavera P6 construction scheduling.
Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test if offered the position.
Must pass applicable client security screening, which may include SWAC and/or SIDA screening and fingerprinting, as a condition of continued employment.
Must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Primavera P6.
Strong understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and resource management.
Familiarity with other scheduling tools, such as MS Project.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Demonstrated experience in aviation, sports, or high-rise commercial construction.

Responsibilities

Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6.
Collaborate with project teams to define project scope, milestones, and deliverables.
Analyze project timelines, identify critical paths, and recommend ways to mitigate delays.
Monitor and report on project progress, schedule variances, and resource allocation.
Conduct regular schedule reviews with project managers and stakeholders to ensure alignment.
Integrate subcontractor schedules into the master schedule and resolve discrepancies.
Prepare detailed reports, including Gantt charts, progress updates, and forecasts.
Support claims analysis and provide documentation for schedule-related disputes when necessary.