Risk Scheduler (Rail/Transit Projects)
About The Position
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world by improving commutes, keeping lights on, providing access to clean water, and transforming skylines. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We are a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers, and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. The Risk Scheduler, based in Sacramento, CA, is responsible for assessing, managing, and mitigating risk associated with project timelines, resources, and other project variables. This role requires strong analytical skills to anticipate and address potential scheduling risks while working closely with project managers, leadership, and teams to ensure that schedules are optimized, risks are minimized, and project goals are met on time.
Requirements
- BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Project Management (PMP, PMI-RMP, or equivalent)
- Professional Engineering License
- Proven experience in construction and risk management
Responsibilities
- Identify potential scheduling risks and bottlenecks across the project
- Analyze project timelines, dependencies, and constraints to determine areas of risk
- Develop and implement strategies to minimize risks and optimize project schedules
- Create, maintain and update project schedules to ensure timely delivery
- Work closely with project managers to understand project scope and objectives
- Coordinate with team leads to guarantee resource availability aligns with the project timeline
- Regularly monitor project progress to identify any deviations from the schedule plan
- Provide risk-based reporting to leadership, including status of risk mitigation strategies
- Develop and maintain risk reports, tracking changes and escalating significant issues as needed
Benefits
- 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
- employee stock purchase plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
