Project Planning & Scheduling Specialist

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

Job summary

AECOM Seeks a Project Planning & Scheduling Specialist II to join the NY Metro Team. This is an on-site role focusing on developing and analyzing construction schedules, with responsibilities spanning cost loading, WBS maintenance, and schedule variance investigations.

Ideal candidates hold a BA/BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management with 6+ years of related experience; a Master’s degree and Primavera P6 experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management +6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Master's in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar preferred.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to read and interpret plans relating to highway, bridge, and rail construction.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and developing schedules for construction.
• 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 for highways, bridges, and railways.
• Preparing concise schedule analysis reports and communicating with construction teams.
• Planning and scheduling concepts and principles, including financial performance impacts.
• Supporting basic schedule development and data gathering for updates.
• Assisting in creating and maintaining Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and schedule baselines.

Skills

Schedule development

Education

BA/BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management +6 years experience

Master's in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Job description

Project Planning & Scheduling Specialist

• Full-time
• State/Province: New York
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: PPM
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Primary Location: US - New York, NY - 605 Third Ave
• Compensation: USD 120,000 - USD 140,000 - yearly

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AECOMSeeks 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:

• Reviewingand developingschedules for the construction
• Reviewingand performing analyses on construction delays to determine time impact
• Executing project controls functions, including cost analysis, cost and resource loading schedules
• Readingand understandingconstruction plans and contract documents related to highways, bridges, and railways
• Will be working onconstruction operations and methods of various industries including, but not limited to highways, bridges, railways, aviation, water, energy, data centers, etc.
• Preparingconcise schedule analysis reports and verbally communicatingwith construction teams
• Planning and scheduling concepts and principles, including financial performance impacts
• Will work with data sources and supports basic schedule development
• Supportingthe analysis of schedules, identifyingand investigatingproject schedule variances
• Collecting, updating, and producingscheduling reports and assisting in the development and maintenance of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Supportingbasic schedule development and assists in gathering and assembling data for updating schedules
• Supportingthe measurement of project schedule progress and gathers and assembles data for schedule and network updating
• Gatheringdata 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
• Assistingin 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
• Identifyingmitigation options, assessingschedule delays, and reviewingtime impacts and analyzingcritical path changes and impacts
• Reportingon schedule and construction status, runningscheduling meetings, and coordinates with construction teams to understand schedule impacts
• BA/BSin 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
• 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

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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.

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.

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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.

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