Senior Project Scheduler

Arcadis•Philadelphia, PA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Project Scheduler to support a large client in Philadelphia, PA, focusing on capital and infrastructure projects. This role involves leading scheduling efforts for major capital projects, providing vision, leadership, and direction to achieve client milestones. The Senior Scheduler will oversee two junior schedulers and serve as the primary contact for schedule-related matters with clients, contractors, and project teams. Responsibilities extend beyond schedule development to actively driving project outcomes by scrutinizing contractor schedules, identifying risks and opportunities, challenging assumptions, and ensuring schedule data is accurate, timely, and actionable. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces ownership, and is confident influencing teams and leadership. Strong communication, sound judgment, and the ability to drive performance toward critical milestone achievement are essential.

Requirements

10 + years of project scheduling experience in construction
Proficient in MSP project schedule, Project Online, Power Project
Specialized skills and proficiency with project/program controls software and web-based program management systems
Proficient in P6 and MS Project
Ability to produce quality materials within tight time frames and simultaneously manage several assignments
Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings
Excellent professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skill
Experience in project schedules related to capital projects
Strong communication skills
Sound judgment
Ability to drive performance toward critical milestone achievement

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline and/or professional certification (PMP, PSP, PMI-SP, AACE, RICS, etc.)
Pharmaceutical projects experience a plus

Responsibilities

Independently review, analyze and report on baseline schedules submitted by contractors
Independently review and analyze monthly schedule updates and complete reporting requirements
Coordinate review of the project schedule updates with the appropriate staff
Review and analyze contractors submitted Time Impact (Entitlement) Analysis, report on findings and assist the client in the negotiation of time extensions
Follow appropriate internal control safeguards to ensure consistent reporting of accurate information
Provide vision, leadership, and direction to ensure successful achievement of key client milestones
Oversee two junior schedulers
Act as the primary point of contact for schedule-related matters with the client, contractors, and project teams
Scrutinize contractor schedules, identify risks and opportunities, challenge assumptions, and ensure schedule data is accurate, timely, and actionable
Proactively engage Arcadis Team Leadership
Lead schedule reviews
Facilitate recovery planning when required