Project Planning Scheduling Specialist

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Project Scheduler to be based in the Denver Colorado office to support mining projects.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Scheduler will be responsible for developing and managing the project schedule be accountable for the schedule performance. Services include setting up and managing project controls systems (including setup of work breakdown structure) capturing todate progress and expenditure data analyzing todate performance data managing change and incorporating scope variations into schedule and preparing associated reports.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides analysis of schedule data to identify key project issues. 
• Supports the development of plans and schedules for proposals. 
• Assists in leading junior staff through assignment tasks.
• Assists in tracking corrective actions. 
• Assists in coordination of schedule input from all parts of the organization.
• Able to identify and assist in analysis of project schedule variances. Identifies and analyzes schedule variances and recommends associated corrective action. 
• Develop and maintain project schedule.
• Provide schedule input to monthly and or biweekly reporting including evaluations and presentations of current status and provide explanations of variances.
• Updates and produces scheduling management reports.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of WBS and helps ensure that project coding is effectively used for all cornerstone applications.
• Able to use drawings and specifications for schedule development. 
• Expert ability to develop CPM schedule logic for engineering procurement and construction as well as command of cornerstone scheduling system. 
• Able to resource load schedule and perform remedial schedule risk analysis.
• Responsible for assembling data for schedule updating. 
• Familiar with construction contracting and the scheduling implications of contract terms. 
• Measures progress and reviews invoices of contractors.
• Reviews purchase orders and subcontract schedule status and provides management with input on subcontract performance. 
• Knowledgeable of scope control and change management and has demonstrated ability to incorporate directed changes into schedule baseline.  Knowledgeable in earned value methodology.
• Assumes responsibility for some elements of baseline schedule and associated maintenance. 
• Familiar with basic cost analysis and forecasting as it relates to planning and scheduling. 
• Conducts or assists in performance measurement and associated schedule trends. 
• Supports various levels of project reporting.
• Participates in and at times leads project planning and scheduling review meetings. 
• Assists in procedure development and implementation.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in engineering construction or related field and eight (8) years of experience related to scheduling and controls with the extensive use of computer software scheduling tools and or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education
• Valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of heavy civil or construction projects with proven experience developing resource loaded schedules in Primavera (P6).
• Detailed knowledge of project planning and scheduling methods and practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of company policies procedures and financial obligations that would apply to projects.
• Expert in standard server software applications such as email spreadsheet word processing database as well as scheduling applications.
• 8 years or more of relevant experience
• MSHA Miner training
• Knowledge and experience of developing PRISM models and reports for cost management.
• Ability to serve as primary point of contact with the client and develop client relationships.
• Strong written and oral communication quantitative and people skills
• Strong work ethic and professional demeanor.
• Initiativetaking on assignments and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and complete multiple technical tasks under tight deadlines.
• Track and manage task budgets and schedules.
• Author reports and prepare/or direct preparation of detailed calculation packages including proper documentation and references.
• Must be resourceful highly organized professional with attention to detail and people.

Additional Information :

• Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.
• Relocation is not provided for this role.
• Hybrid work model (3 days in the office)
• Willingness to travel to domestic locations.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime