Project Planning & Scheduling Specialist

AECOM • Houston, TX

9h • $140,000 - $190,000 • Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Project Planning and Scheduling Specialist III to support complex, high-impact transportation projects in Houston, TX and New York City. This role is ideal for a seasoned scheduler who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and wants to play a critical role in delivering highways, bridges, and rail infrastructure that millions rely on every day.
In this position, you’ll serve as a trusted scheduling expert—leading CPM development and analysis, guiding critical path decisions, supporting claims and delay analysis, and partnering closely with project teams from design through construction. You’ll work hands-on with Oracle Primavera P6, influence project outcomes, and help mentor and elevate junior scheduling staff.
This is a remote role and an opportunity to contribute your expertise to some of the region’s most visible and essential transportation projects—while growing your career with a global leader in infrastructure.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experience in Oracle Primavera P6 software

Nice To Haves

• Master's in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Capability to read and interpret plans relating to highway, bridge, and rail construction
• Experience in creating schedules to determine contract time
• Experience with construction methods for highways, bridges, and rails
• Competency in reviewing construction schedules

Responsibilities

• Review and develop schedules for the construction of highways, bridges, and railways
• Provide expert review and analysis of Contractor Critical Path Method (CPM) Progress Schedules
• Provide expert review and analysis of construction schedule critical path and logic changes and milestone status
• Analyze and prepare schedule fragnets and delay event timelines for construction project delays
• Analyze, report on, recommend mitigation options and recommend responsibility for construction project delays
• Develop and/or review Suggested Preliminary Construction Schedules during the final design stage based on the available plans, specifications and estimate provided by the project designer
• Update policies, procedures, specifications of guidance related to construction scheduling and construction project management
• Will use Oracle Primavera P6
• Lead Scheduler on major construction projects
• Train other scheduling personnel in CPM and scheduling practices
• Analyze schedule data to identify key project issues
• Support the development of plans and schedules for proposals
• Assist in leading junior staff through assignment tasks
• Assist in tracking corrective actions
• Assist in the coordination of schedule input from all parts of the organization
• Identify and assist in analysis of project schedule variances. Identifies and analyzes schedule variances and recommends associated corrective action
• Update and produce scheduling management reports
• Assist in the development and maintenance of WBS and helps insure that project coding is effectively used for all cornerstone applications
• Use drawings and specifications for schedule development
• Develop CPM schedule logic for engineering, procurement and construction as well as command of cornerstone scheduling system
• Resource load schedule and perform remedial schedule risk analysis
• Responsible for assembling data for schedule updating
• Responsible for construction contracting and the scheduling implications of contract terms
• Measure progress and reviews invoices of contractors
• Scope control and change management and incorporate directed changes into schedule baseline
• Responsible for some elements of baseline schedule and associated maintenance
• Basic cost analysis and forecasting as it relates to planning and scheduling
• Assists in performance measurement and associated schedule trends
• Supports various levels of project reporting
• Participates in and at times leads project planning and scheduling review meetings
• Assists in procedure development and implementation

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