Project Planning & Scheduling Specialist III

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a resource-loaded Project Management Baseline, including costs.
• Execute month-end performance exercises integrating schedule performance with finance for payments.
• Maintain a high-level, cost and time-loaded 5-year program schedule for forecasting.
• Analyze project progress to determine if work is ahead or behind the planned schedule.
• Measure ongoing efficiency and performance using industry-standard schedule health and quality metrics.
• Interrogate data to identify problems, implement corrective actions, and manage re-scheduling.
• Document and communicate variance and trend analyses through an appropriate change control process.
• Support the project team in understanding performance measurement processes and reporting formats.
• Communicate current issues, future risks, and potential opportunities to clients and stakeholders.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency.
• Expertise in establishing an Integrated Master Schedule and Project Management Baseline.
• Expert proficiency in MS Excel.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 for both scheduling and administration.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience with cost database products such as Oracle Fusion or Deltek Cobra.
• Proficiency in project reporting using KPIs, Deltek Acumen, or Smartsheet.
• Familiarity with DCMA, DCAA, and ANSI-748 standards.
• Prior experience mentoring or supporting junior staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and various leaves of absence.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Well-being resources and employee assistance programs.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure leader and a Fortune 500 firm dedicated to delivering a better world. We partner with clients to solve complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings, creating sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle.