Senior Project Scheduler

Arcadis•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Arcadis is hiring a Senior Project Scheduler to support a large client’s capital and infrastructure projects, programs, and portfolios. The role is predominantly remote, with travel to project sites as business needs dictate. In-person support may be needed for major project events, field assessments, shutdown activities, workshops, and stakeholder meetings. The Senior Project Scheduler will lead scheduling for major capital projects, providing direction to support achievement of key client milestones. The role oversees two junior schedulers and serves as the primary point of contact for schedule-related matters with the client, contractors, and project teams. In addition to developing and maintaining schedules, the scheduler will assess contractor schedules, identify risks and opportunities, challenge assumptions, and ensure schedule information is accurate, timely, and actionable. The role also includes engaging Arcadis Team Leadership, leading schedule reviews, and facilitating recovery planning when required.

Requirements

10 or more years of project scheduling experience in construction.
Proficiency with MSP project schedules, Project Online, and Power Project.
Proficiency with P6 and MS Project.
Ability to produce quality materials within tight time frames while managing several assignments simultaneously.
Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
Excellent professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong judgment, ownership, accountability, and ability to influence project teams and leadership.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and/or a professional certification such as PMP, PSP, PMI-SP, AACE, or RICS.
Experience with project schedules related to capital projects; pharmaceutical project experience is a plus.
Significant demonstrated scheduling experience and a proven record of successful project delivery may be considered in lieu of formal education or certifications.

Responsibilities

Independently review, analyze, and report on baseline schedules submitted by contractors.
Independently review and analyze monthly schedule updates and complete reporting requirements.
Coordinate project schedule update reviews with appropriate staff.
Review and analyze contractor-submitted Time Impact (Entitlement) Analyses, report findings, and assist the client in negotiating time extensions.
Follow internal control safeguards to ensure consistent reporting of accurate information.
Lead scheduling for major capital projects and support achievement of key client milestones.
Oversee two junior schedulers and serve 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.
Engage Arcadis Team Leadership, lead schedule reviews, and facilitate recovery planning when needed.