Managing Consultant - Scheduling Specialist

Guidehouse•Washington, DC

55d•$113,000 - $188,000

About The Position

Guidehouse's Capital Projects & Infrastructure team is seeking experienced professionals with engineering and infrastructure delivery backgrounds - particularly those who have deep expertise in project scheduling. Team members work across a range of industries and project types including energy, transportation, and heavy civil and support clients throughout the infrastructure lifecycle, from early strategy and planning through construction, operations, and maintenance. A strong candidate should demonstrate mastery of project scheduling and controls within the capital project lifecycle (planning through maintenance and operations), and have a proven record of success leading client engagements and project teams. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to manage complex scheduling efforts across diverse infrastructure projects. You should be capable of mentoring junior staff, passionate about infrastructure delivery, and committed to driving results. Specifically, this individual should have a proven successful record of having led one or more of the following areas: Project scheduling and schedule analytics, including development, maintenance, and analysis of complex project schedules Advanced schedule modeling and diagnostics, e.g. critical path method (CPM), float analysis, schedule compression, time-cost trade-offs, and change impact assessments Construction project controls, e.g. schedule control, earned value, change management Performance metrics and project reporting, including dashboard development and KPI tracking Stakeholder engagement and coordination, e.g. facilitating alignment across owners, regulators, contractors, and community partners Project technology and systems, e.g. deployment and use of scheduling tools, PMIS platforms, and delay quantification tools Candidates should have experience working in infrastructure-intensive industries (e.g., nuclear facilities, power or water utilities, transportation infrastructure, data centers, mining, and other infrastructure). Candidates should have interest and aptitude for helping client agencies solve real-world business challenges.

Requirements

Minimum Years of Experience: Five (5+)
Degree from an accredited University
Extensive experience developing and maintaining project schedules using Primavera P6 or similar
Experience leading client relationships, project teams, and internal staff
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client presentations and stakeholder engagement
Ability and willingness to travel 50% or more, depending on client needs and project location
The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described
Due to nature of client engagements, US Citizenship restrictions may apply
Candidates should have experience working in infrastructure-intensive industries (e.g., nuclear facilities, power or water utilities, transportation infrastructure, data centers, mining, and other infrastructure). Candidates should have interest and aptitude for helping client agencies solve real-world business challenges.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree (MBA, MS, MPP, MPA, etc.)
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Project Management Professional (PMP)

Responsibilities

Project scheduling and schedule analytics, including development, maintenance, and analysis of complex project schedules
Advanced schedule modeling and diagnostics, e.g. critical path method (CPM), float analysis, schedule compression, time-cost trade-offs, and change impact assessments
Construction project controls, e.g. schedule control, earned value, change management
Performance metrics and project reporting, including dashboard development and KPI tracking
Stakeholder engagement and coordination, e.g. facilitating alignment across owners, regulators, contractors, and community partners
Project technology and systems, e.g. deployment and use of scheduling tools, PMIS platforms, and delay quantification tools

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend