Project Controls Scheduler

Arcadis; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Paid parental leave

PTO

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Project Controls Scheduler to join the Georgia Major Projects team in Atlanta, GA. The role focuses on orchestration of design planning, control, and change management for large Design-Build transportation projects across Georgia.

You will support Design-Build Project Managers and the Project Controls Manager through pursuit and post-award execution, ensuring schedule accuracy and financial benchmarks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or related field.
• Three or more years of in the field of transportation/infrastructure projects.
• Primavera P6 experience.
• Proficient with Excel and Office Suite programs.
• Understands Critical Path Method scheduling concepts.
• Pre-Let Design Build Program external experience and knowledge with GDOT.
• Ability to work independently and participate in concurrent pursuits and projects.
• Requires a combination of salesmanship and technical empathy.
• Interest in reviewing and understanding complex contracts to identify and mitigate project risk.
• Ability to analyze program delivery data to develop actionable insights to keep projects and programs on-track.
• Strong communicator with both internal and external customers.
• DOT project controls and/or program management experience.
• Previous civil design industry experience.
• Pre-Let Schedule Design-Build Experience.
• Understand construction sequencing and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project baseline schedules, ensuring alignment with contract milestones and objectives during the pursuit and the post-ward stages.
• Develop Contract Time Determination (CTD) Schedules, ensuring alignment with staging plans and construction restrictions.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to establish realistic and achievable project timelines and budgets.
• Periodically update and analyze project schedules, identifying potential risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Conduct schedule impact assessments for Client proposed changes and provide recommendations to maintain project timelines.
• Support the Document Control Team with Client Reporting, deliverable review recommendations, and database management.
• Cost Control:
• Assist in the development of design fees as it relates to tender and detail design project stages ensuring the scope of work is appropriately accounted for.
• Work with project teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost control measures.
• Assist Project Managers with capturing potential change orders through effective change control measurement and reporting techniques, limiting the erosion of project profitability.

Skills

Critical Path Method scheduling

Excellent communication

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

We are seeking an eager to learn and motivated Project Controls Scheduler to join our dynamic Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Major Projects team within the growing Arcadis Mobility organization. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in orchestrating sophisticated design planning, control, and change management strategies for expansive Design-Build transportation projects spanning Georgia. Your responsibilities will extend to providing essential support to Design-Build Project Managers and the Project Controls Manager, both in the strategic phases of project pursuits and, post-award, during the execution of projects to ensure the accuracy of project schedules and financial benchmarks. The Project Control Specialist will be a key member of the Major Projects Operations team, reporting directly to the Senior Scheduler.

Role accountabilities

• Project Planning and Scheduling:
• Develop and maintain detailed project baseline schedules, ensuring alignment with contract milestones and objectives during the pursuit and the post-ward stages.
• Develop Contract Time Determination (CTD) Schedules, ensuring alignment with staging plans and construction restrictions.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to establish realistic and achievable project timelines and budgets.
• Periodically update and analyze project schedules, identifying potential risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Conduct schedule impact assessments for Client proposed changes and provide recommendations to maintain project timelines.
• Support the Document Control Team with Client Reporting, deliverable review recommendations, and database management.
• Cost Control:
• Assist in the development of design fees as it relates to tender and detail design project stages ensuring the scope of work is appropriately accounted for.
• Work with project teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost control measures.
• Assist Project Managers with capturing potential change orders through effective change control measurement and reporting techniques, limiting the erosion of project profitability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or related field.
• Three or more years of in the field of transportation/infrastructure projects.
• Primavera P6 experience.
• Proficient with Excel and Office Suite programs.
• Understands Critical Path Method scheduling concepts.
• Pre-Let Design Build Program external experience and knowledge with GDOT.
• Ability to work independently and participate in concurrent pursuits and projects.
• Requires a combination of salesmanship and technical empathy.
• Interest in reviewing and understanding complex contracts to identify and mitigate project risk.
• Ability to analyze program delivery data to develop actionable insights to keep projects and programs on-track.
• Strong communicator with both internal and external customers.
• DOT project controls and/or program management experience.
• Previous civil design industry experience.
• Pre-Let Schedule Design-Build Experience.
• Understand construction sequencing and scheduling.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $99,0000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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