Project Controls Engineer - Scheduler

American International Contractors, Inc.•Mclean, VA

105d•Onsite

About The Position

American International Contractors (Special Projects), Inc. (AICI-SP) is seeking a meticulous and proactive Project Scheduler with expertise in Primavera P6 software to join our U.S. Embassy project management team in Doha, Qatar. This person will be responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining comprehensive project schedules, tracking progress against baselines, and providing insightful analysis to project teams and management to ensure timely project delivery An active U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance is a requirement for this position. AICI-SP has established itself as one of the leading construction firms in the Department of State, Overseas Building Operations (OBO) program. We continue to win important contracts and projects throughout this program and others. We have a culture of innovation where our employees can make a difference and are looking for like-minded, dynamic individuals to come and join our rapidly expanding team. We are searching for individuals who hold an active secret security clearance, may have held a clearance in the recent past or have the ability to obtain a security clearance. Experience working with Department of State OBO or U.S. Corps of Engineer as your client and any international experience is highly valued. Our employees are our most valuable resources, and we strive to ensure that every one of them is treated as such. In keeping with this philosophy, we offer a competitive benefits package including: Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid federal holidays, long- and short- term disability, life insurance, paid vacation, and a 401K matching program. PRIMARY FUNCTION: A Primavera-trained Project Scheduler with construction and OCONUS experience is responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring detailed project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6 to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Requirements

Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (must be authorized to work in the U.S.)
Experience as a construction project scheduler using the Contractor’s current scheduling software (Primavera) on at least two previous projects of comparable scope of work and of a value not less than half of this project’s value. (e.g. $110 million)
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in engineering, construction management or related field
Minimum of 5-7 years of related experience
Expertise in Oracle Primavera P6 software is essential.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.
Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies, including Critical Path Method (CPM) and Earned Value Management (EVM).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with meticulous attention to detail.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, and specifications
Proven problem-solving ability
Excellent planning, organizational skills; detail-oriented
Selfmotivated; little supervision needed. Ability to prioritize tasks and to manage multiple tasks and coordinate activities to meet deadlines is critical.
Courteous, professional, diplomatic
High level of confidentiality
Leadership ability

Nice To Haves

International construction industry experience interacting with various diverse cultures
Previous U.S. Government construction project experience
Overseas Building Operations (OBO) experience
Previous design/build experience, preferable
PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Primavera P6 Professional Certification

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall cost control tracking of the project (time, labor, material, equipment, etc.)
Responsible for the maintenance of the required schedules and related documents in compliance with client provisions or as requested by the Project Director/COR (this includes maintaining the original cost-loaded base line for the duration of the project)
Develop, update, and maintain detailed, resource-loaded project schedules (baselines, progress updates, forecasts) using Primavera P6 software for assigned projects.
Work closely with project managers, engineers, procurement team, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to gather project requirements, define activities, durations, and dependencies, and ensure alignment across all project aspects.
Meet with OBO Scheduler at the project site after coordinated schedule development to refine and finalize the BPES for presentation to OBO and contractor management teams.
Monitor project progress and performance daily/weekly, identify critical paths, milestones, and potential delays or constraints.
Analyze schedule variances, identify root causes of delays, and recommend corrective actions or "what-if" scenarios to mitigate risks and recover lost time.
Prepare and present regular reports, dashboards, and forecasts for management and clients, distilling complex scheduling data into clear, actionable insights.
Ensure all project files and scheduling procedures are properly documented and comply with internal standards and contractual requirements.
Other duties as directed by the Project Engineer, Project Manager or Operations Manager