Project Scheduler

AECOM; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in New Zealand is seeking a Project Controls Specialist / Project Scheduler to support complex infrastructure programmes. You will develop and maintain schedules, monitor progress and provide insightful reporting to project managers and delivery teams.

The role involves project controls, cost tracking, risk management and earned value activities across multiple projects, with opportunity to work with technical teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Strong scheduling capability and project controls experience.
• Commercial awareness essential for programme delivery.
• Experience across multiple projects or complex programmes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update project schedules and programme plans.
• Monitor progress, risks, and baselines; support change management.
• Provide schedule analysis, reporting and performance insights to project teams.

Skills

Scheduling

Project controls

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Engineering qualification (not essential)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

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What if your next career move gave you the opportunity to work across complex infrastructure projects, major programmes and multidisciplinary teams while building your expertise across scheduling and project controls?

AECOM is looking for a Project Controls Specialist / Project Scheduler to join our team in New Zealand, supporting project teams with the planning, scheduling, reporting and controls needed to successfully deliver complex projects and programmes of work.

Your primary focus will be project scheduling, while also contributing to broader project controls including cost, reporting, risk and performance management.

Job Description

The Opportunity

As a Project Controls Specialist / Project Scheduler, you'll work closely with project managers, technical teams and clients to develop and maintain programmes, monitor progress and identify risks and impacts to project delivery.

You'll help answer questions such as:

• Are we on track to deliver?
• What is driving the programme?
• Where are the key risks and dependencies?
• What has changed and what does it mean for the project?

You’ll have the opportunity to work across projects ranging from shorter-term assignments through to major infrastructure programmes.

What you'll do

Project scheduling

• Develop, maintain and update project schedules and programme plans.
• Monitor progress and identify schedule risks, impacts and dependencies.
• Manage baselines and support programme change management.
• Provide schedule analysis and advice to project managers and delivery teams.

Project controls and reporting

• Support monthly project reporting and performance reviews.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and forecasts.
• Undertake variance analysis and performance reporting.
• Support risk, change and Earned Value Management activities where required.

Stakeholder management

• Work closely with project managers, technical teams and clients.
• Communicate project information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Present schedule updates and performance information confidently.
• Build trusted relationships and navigate challenging project conversations.

Qualifications

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone with strong scheduling capability, project controls experience and commercial awareness. You may come from a background in project controls, scheduling, engineering, construction, infrastructure delivery or project management. An engineering qualification isn't essential if you can demonstrate the right capability. You could also have:

• Experience developing and managing project schedules.
• Experience working across multiple projects or complex programmes.
• Understanding of project controls, cost tracking, forecasting and reporting.
• Experience with Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6. P6 experience is particularly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to adapt quickly to different projects and client environments.

Formal project controls or scheduling qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

You don't need to tick every box. We’re looking for someone with strong capability, curiosity and the ability to learn quickly. Someone who can look at a programme and understand what is really driving delivery Someone who can turn complex project information into clear insight. And someone who wants to build their career in project controls and contribute to projects shaping New Zealand's future.

Additional information

Why you’ll love working with us

• Join a collaborative and supportive People & Culture team where you'll make an immediate impact.
• Flexible work arrangements to help you balance work and life.
• Be part of a global organisation with opportunities to build your HR experience and expand your professional network.
• Work alongside experienced People & Culture professionals across Australia and New Zealand.
• Contribute to meaningful people initiatives that help shape the employee experience.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

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