Project Controls Scheduler

Arcadis•Atlanta, GA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an eager-to-learn and motivated Project Controls Scheduler to join its Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Major Projects team within the Mobility organization. The role supports planning, control, and change management for large Design-Build transportation projects across Georgia. It provides support to Design-Build Project Managers and the Project Controls Manager during project pursuits and, after award, throughout project execution, helping ensure schedule accuracy and financial benchmarks. The position is part of the Major Projects Operations team and reports directly to the Senior Scheduler. The Scheduler develops and maintains baseline and Contract Time Determination schedules, collaborates with stakeholders on project timelines and budgets, analyzes schedule performance and risks, and assesses schedule impacts from proposed client changes. The role also supports client reporting and document-control processes, assists with design-fee development and cost control, and helps project managers identify and report potential change orders. Arcadis describes its work as delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. It emphasizes meaningful work, career development, inclusion, and helping deliver sustainable solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Three or more years of experience in transportation or infrastructure projects.
Experience with Primavera P6.
Proficiency with Excel and Office Suite programs.
Understanding of Critical Path Method scheduling concepts.
Ability to work independently and participate in concurrent pursuits and projects.
Strong communication skills with internal and external customers.
Ability to analyze program delivery data and develop actionable insights to keep projects and programs on track.
Interest in reviewing and understanding complex contracts to identify and mitigate project risk.
A combination of salesmanship and technical empathy.

Nice To Haves

External experience and knowledge of the GDOT Pre-Let Design-Build Program.
DOT project controls and/or program management experience.
Previous civil design industry experience.
Pre-Let Schedule Design-Build experience.
Understanding of construction sequencing and scheduling.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed project baseline schedules aligned with contract milestones and objectives during pursuit and post-award stages.
Develop Contract Time Determination (CTD) schedules aligned with staging plans and construction restrictions.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to establish realistic project timelines and budgets.
Periodically update and analyze project schedules, identify potential risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
Conduct schedule impact assessments for client-proposed changes and recommend ways to maintain project timelines.
Support the Document Control Team with client reporting, deliverable review recommendations, and database management.
Assist in developing design fees for tender and detailed design stages, ensuring the scope of work is accounted for.
Work with project teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost-control measures.
Assist Project Managers in capturing potential change orders through change-control measurement and reporting techniques to limit erosion of project profitability.
Support Design-Build Project Managers and the Project Controls Manager during pursuits and project execution.