Project Controls – Senior Scheduler

AECOM; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Project Controls – Senior Scheduler to support the planning, development, maintenance, analysis and reporting of design and construction schedules for projects in the Boston area.

The ideal candidate has extensive CPM knowledge, Primavera P6 experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and with project teams in a client-focused environment. This position requires experience with vertical construction and complex schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of related experience or equivalency.
• Experience preparing resource-loaded CPM schedules.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain cost- and resource-loaded schedules.
• Review contractor schedules for compliance with requirements.
• Perform schedule reviews including logic, durations, float, and critical paths.
• Prepare biweekly and monthly schedule update analyses and progress reports.
• Assess progress against baselines and milestones.
• Investigate schedule impacts and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop look-ahead and recovery schedules.
• Perform Time Impact Analyses (TIAs).
• Identify risks, issues, and opportunities and propose actions.
• Conduct site visits to validate progress.

Skills

Scheduling expertise

CPM experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering and/or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Project Controls – Senior Scheduler who will support the planning, development, maintenance, analysis, review and reporting of design and construction schedules for projects throughout the Boston area. The successful candidate will have strong technical scheduling expertise, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a transparent, client-focused environment.

This position requires extensive knowledge of vertical construction, including institutional and high-rise projects, and demonstrated experience developing and evaluating cost- and resource-loaded schedules using the Critical Path Method (CPM).

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed cost- and resource-loaded design and construction schedules using Primavera P6.
• Review contractor schedule submissions for compliance with contractual requirements and established scheduling standards.
• Perform comprehensive schedule reviews, including evaluations of:
• Schedule logic, sequencing, and constraints
• Activity durations, calendars, and assigned float
• Cost and resource loading
• Earned value and physical percent complete
• Critical, longest, and near-critical paths
• Prepare biweekly and monthly schedule update analyses and progress reports.
• Assess project progress against approved baselines, milestones, and contractual completion dates.
• Investigate schedule impacts and recommend corrective actions to mitigate or avoid cost and schedule overruns.
• Develop look-ahead schedules, mitigation and recovery schedules, and “what-if” schedule scenarios.
• Perform Time Impact Analyses (TIAs) and evaluate proposed schedule changes.
• Assess project delays and review contractor delay analyses, claims, and requests for time extensions.
• Identify schedule-related risks, issues, and opportunities and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Conduct regular site visits and field walk-throughs to validate reported progress and physical percent complete.
• Monitor and report project schedule status to the Program Scheduler, project leadership, senior management, and executive management.
• Clearly communicate project status, schedule concerns, and construction progress to the client and other stakeholders.
• Present schedule analyses and project updates during meetings with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project teams to support effective planning, forecasting, decision-making, and project delivery.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Architecture, Engineering and/or Construction management plus 8 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience in the preparation, development of resource loaded Design and Construction Schedules using Critical Path Method (CPM).

Preferred Requirements:

• 12 plus years of planning and scheduling / project controls; experience on multiple sides of the business (i.e., Consultant, Owner, Owner Representative, Architect, Contractor, Engineer).
• Project Delivery experience in Design Bid Build (DBB), Design-Build (DB), Construction Management at Risk (CMAR).
• Experience with schedule management on transportation programs.
• Experience with schedule evolution from estimating through design - construction - closeout including changes.
• PSP / CCM / DBIA certification a plus.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $180000 to $200000.

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&DD, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10158609

Business Line: PPM

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: On-Site

Compensation: USD 180000 - USD 200000 - yearly