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
• Maintain a high-level, cost and time-loaded 5-year program schedule for forecasting
• Analyze project status to determine if work is ahead or behind the planned schedule
• Measure ongoing efficiency using industry-standard schedule health and quality metrics
• Identify problems and recommend corrective actions or re-scheduling through data interrogation
• Document and communicate variance and trend analyses via a formal change control process
• Support the project team with performance measurement processes and reporting formats
• Communicate current issues, future risks, and potential opportunities to clients and stakeholders

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of relevant experience in project planning and scheduling
• Expert proficiency in establishing an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Expert proficiency in MS Excel
• Advanced experience with Primavera P6 for 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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Paid time off and 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.