Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Project Scheduler, ANS

Accenture; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Project Scheduler to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in project scheduling to develop and maintain comprehensive schedules for various construction projects. You'll ensure timelines are realistic and achievable while conducting quality assurance on contractor submissions. This position offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and offers opportunities for growth and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Remote work options

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in Project Scheduling.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Perform quality assurance on contractor schedule submissions.
• Conduct critical path and earned value analysis regularly.

Skills

Project Scheduling

Construction Management

Quality Assurance

Communication Skills

Critical Path Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Additional 2 years in Construction Scheduling

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office Suite

Job description

As Accenture continues to grow, we have an increasing number of career opportunities available to you. Depending on the job and location, you may be directed to apply with Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects LLP or one of the following Legal entities:

* Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC

* Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc.

Please note that benefits can vary by country and role. Please check with your recruiter for more information.

WHO WE ARE:

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects. We are reinventing how capital projects are planned, designed, managed and executed. We help our clients efficiently and sustainably build and upgrade the factories, plants, networks, grids, transport and public infrastructure we need to live and work.Local knowledge backed by global capabilities and experience. That’s how we deliver better outcomes for our clients. Our experienced program and project managers work on the ground, hand in hand with our industry experts, strategists, technologists and ecosystem partners to help us improve project performance and outcomes. We balance the need to make improvements immediately with the desire to transform the way projects are delivered in the future.

From inception to completion, we use deep "hands on" design and construction experience coupled with data, technology and AI to help bring projects in on time and on budget. While helping to execute today, we focus on building a digital backbone to improve collaboration between stakeholders, reduce risk and use resources more efficiently. We digitally enable the workforce to help them predict issues, work more effectively and ensure their safety. Together with our clients we are using technology and human ingenuity to reinvent the way our built world is created, operated and maintained. Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/services/infrastructure-capital-projects)

THE WORK:

+ You’ll develop and maintain comprehensive project and/or program schedules, identify relationships, logic, milestones, and constraints for projects of various types, ensuring all timelines are realistic and achievable using Primavera P6.

+ You’ll independently interpret detailed construction drawings (including Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Civil, etc.), and develop a clear understanding of the work scope to accurately integrate into project schedules.

+ You’ll review contractor baseline schedule submissions to verify that all work scope is properly identified and logically sequenced. Provides detailed written comments and feedback to ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines.

+ You’ll perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) on contractor schedule submittals, ensure conformance with the contract. Review critical path, cost loading, resource loading (man-hours), schedule content, recovery schedules, logic relationships, lags, constraints, and milestones for accuracy and completeness.

+ You’ll perform time impact analysis for any change orders that affect the construction schedule and conduct negotiations with the Owner's Authorized Representative (OAR) and contractors to resolve delay time settlements and mitigate schedule impacts.

+ You’ll read construction drawings and contracts to determine whether work is in or out of scope. Understand terms and conditions to assess whether any compensable or non-compensable time extensions are justified, ensuring proper documentation of schedule changes.

+ You’ll conduct critical path analysis and earned value analysis regularly to ensure that construction projects remain on track and meet time and budget requirements. Provides reports to identify potential issues and corrective actions.

+ You’ll travel to client sites as necessary to perform schedule development and to monitor schedule progress. Provides updates and progress reports to the OAR and upper management, ensuring alignment with established milestones.

+ You’ll maintain open and effective communication with contractors regarding all schedule and progress-related matters. Participates in weekly status meetings and other schedule-related meetings to address concerns and keep the project on track.

+ You’ll regularly perform QA/QC reviews on program schedules and master schedules to ensure accuracy and compliance with program standards. Ensures proper use of program-level standard codes, layouts, and reports to maintain data integrity.

+ Remote: This role allows for remote work for the majority of your work hours.

With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

+ Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management OR graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in any course, with an additional two (2) years of experience in Construction Scheduling

+ Minimum of 3 (three) years full-time paid professional experience in Project Scheduling

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

+ Experience in various types of construction projects

+ Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification or related certificates

+ Proficiency in Primavera Latest Version and MS Office Suite

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills and superior organizational and planning skills, and the ability to build efficient working relationships with project teams and department staff

+ Understanding of theories, principles and practices of Cost engineering, scheduling and schedule forensics