Program Controls Senior Scheduler

AECOM • New York, NY

4h • $170,000 - $190,000 • Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Program Controls Senior Scheduler for a critical leadership role supporting complex, multi-project programs. This position is essential to ensuring schedule integrity, alignment, and delivery across programs where precision, foresight, and strong leadership directly impact outcomes.
In this role, you will lead scheduling efforts across medium to large-scale programs, integrating multiple project schedules into a cohesive program framework while managing interdependencies, risks, and resource alignment. You will partner closely with project managers and senior leadership to guide strategic decisions, provide authoritative scheduling oversight, and ensure program objectives are met from early estimating through construction and closeout.
The Program Controls Senior Scheduler will be entrusted with the following critical responsibilities:

Requirements

• BA/BS plus eight years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with schedule evolution from estimating through design - construction - closeout including changes.
• Experience with schedule management on transportation programs.
• Experience on review/development of Time Impact Analysis is preferable.
• Candidate should have experience in reviewing Contractor's Baseline / Update / TIA schedules.
• Candidate should have experience in developing Construction Schedule.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute scheduling-related activities for medium to large-scale programs with meticulous attention to detail.
• Spearhead scheduling efforts across multiple projects within the program, ensuring strict alignment with overall program objectives and seamlessly integrating project schedules into a comprehensive program schedule.
• Identify, develop, and correlate program schedule activities with associated program plans.
• Provide periodic updates and documentation to Program Management.
• Conduct thorough analysis to identify and address interdependencies between projects, proactively mitigating risks and resolving conflicts to maintain program integrity.
• Engage in strategic collaboration with project managers to ensure optimal resource allocation and utilization, critical to program success.
• Maintain close working relationships with senior leadership to define and refine program-level objectives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide authoritative scheduling guidance and rigorous oversight to project controls teams, ensuring effective management of individual project elements and overall program cohesion.
• Implement and continuously monitor risk mitigation strategies, conducting regular evaluations to ensure their effectiveness and adjust as necessary.
• Facilitate clear, concise, and timely communication between project teams and stakeholders, ensuring all parties are fully informed of critical program developments.
• Deliver comprehensive and analytical updates to senior leadership on program progress, challenges, and achievements, providing strategic insights for decision-making.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level