Project Planning & Scheduling Specialist

AECOM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Seeks a Project Planning and Scheduling Specialist II to join our NY Metro Team. This on-site role focuses on developing schedules for construction projects, analyzing time impact, and supporting CPM scheduling efforts across highways, bridges, and railways.

The candidate will use Oracle Primavera P6 to analyze delays, prepare reports, and assist in project controls including cost and resource loading. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management + 6 years of related experience
• Experience with reviewing and developing schedules for construction projects is preferred
• Excellent communication and writing skills; ability to read and interpret highway, bridge, and rail plans

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and developing schedules for construction projects
• Utilizing Oracle Primavera P6 scheduling software
• Prepare concise schedule analysis reports and communicate with construction teams
• Assist in developing and maintaining a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and schedule baselines
• Analyze schedule variances and monitor progress to support cost and schedule performance

Skills

Project scheduling

Construction coordination

Communication skills

Reading plans/blueprints

Education

BA/BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Master’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM Seeks a Project Planning and Scheduling Specialist II to join our NY Metro Team. TThis is not a telecommute/remote role.

This person will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Reviewing and developing schedules for the construction


• Utilizing Oracle Primavera P6 scheduling software


• Reviewing and performing analyses on construction delays to determine time impact


• Executing project controls functions, including cost analysis, cost and resource loading schedules


• Reading and understanding construction plans and contract documents related to highways, bridges, and railways


• Will be working on construction operations and methods of various industries including, but not limited to highways, bridges, railways, aviation, water, energy, data centers, etc.


• Preparing concise schedule analysis reports and verbally communicating with construction teams


• Planning and scheduling concepts and principles, including financial performance impacts


• Will work with data sources and supports basic schedule development


• Supporting the analysis of schedules, identifying and investigating project schedule variances


• Collecting, updating, and producing scheduling reports and assisting in the development and maintenance of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)


• Supporting basic schedule development and assists in gathering and assembling data for updating schedules


• Supporting the measurement of project schedule progress and gathers and assembles data for schedule and network updating


• Gathering data for schedule baseline development and maintenance and familiar with construction drawings, specifications, and construction contracting methods


• Working with CPM scheduling concepts and principles and develop basic engineering, procurement, and construction logic


• Working with concepts and principles of scope control and change management, as well as earned value methodology


• Assisting in monthly report preparation and participates in planning and scheduling meetings to gain insight into planning and scheduling issues


• Scheduling and cost baseline fundamentals, concepts, and principles at an intermediate to expert level


• Identifying mitigation options, assessing schedule delays, and reviewing time impacts and analyzing critical path changes and impacts


• Reporting on schedule and construction status, running scheduling meetings, and coordinates with construction teams to understand schedule impacts

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Requirements

• Master's in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar


• Experience in Oracle Primavera P6 software


• Excellent communication and writing skills


• Capability to read and interpret plans relating to highway, bridge, and rail construction


• Ability to create schedules to determine contract time


• Understanding of construction methods for highways, bridges, and rails


• Competency in reviewing construction schedules

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.


• Relocation is not available for this position.


• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION NO SOONER THAN FEBRUARY, 2027

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 $120000 to $140000.

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, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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: J10162691

Business Line: PPM

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: On-Site

Compensation: USD 120000 - USD 140000 - yearly