West TN CEI Department Leader - Transportation Market

Gresham Smith•Nashville, TN

About The Position

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions. What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork. As the West TN CEI Department Leader, you will create, monitor, and analyze project schedules aligned with best project management practices. You will ensure accuracy of project schedules by tracking update frequency from project managers. You will assist project managers and assistants in monitoring project progress, identifying critical activities, and reviewing forecasts and progress to date. You will track baselines, perform what-if analyses, and assist in developing contingency plans. You will identify projects significantly behind baseline schedules and develop recovery schedules for PM approval. You will assist program scheduler in tracking status of all schedules and related activities, updating spreadsheets and databases, and following up on status updates. You will attend meetings with program managers and design professionals to provide input on schedule structure, activity durations, and proposed changes. You will perform other duties as assigned and attend training as appropriate to stay current with client and firm requirements. Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Requirements

An Associate’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience or training may be considered in lieu of a degree.
2 or more years of project scheduling experience using work breakdown structure and critical path method (CPM)
Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures
Ability to learn Georgia Department of Transportation systems, policies, and procedures
Ability to understand firm operations, policies, and procedures, preferably within the Architectural/Engineering industry
Proficiency in office equipment (personal computers, calculators, copiers)
Skill in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Project
Strong attention to detail, especially in data entry and communication tasks
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently on multiple tasks without immediate or constant supervision
Genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit

Nice To Haves

Experience with Primavera P6 and Smartsheets project management software

Responsibilities

Create, monitor, and analyze project schedules aligned with best project management practices
Ensure accuracy of project schedules by tracking update frequency from project managers
Assist project managers and assistants in monitoring project progress, identifying critical activities, and reviewing forecasts and progress to date
Track baselines, perform what-if analyses, and assist in developing contingency plans
Identify projects significantly behind baseline schedules and develop recovery schedules for PM approval
Assist program scheduler in tracking status of all schedules and related activities, updating spreadsheets and databases, and following up on status updates
Attend meetings with program managers and design professionals to provide input on schedule structure, activity durations, and proposed changes
Perform other duties as assigned
Attend training as appropriate to stay current with client and firm requirements