Project Scheduling Engineer - DC/MD/VA

Jamison Professional Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Project Scheduling Engineer. The candidate will develop CPM project schedules and advise management on contract timelines. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering, along with two years of experience in construction scheduling and proficiency in Primavera, Excel, and drawing software. The position entails standard working hours with possible overtime, and applicants must pass background checks. This is a great opportunity for a qualified individual looking to contribute to impactful transportation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related field required.
• Two years of experience in heavy construction scheduling or project control required.

Responsibilities

• Develop CPM project master schedule for Metrorail line segments.
• Advise management on schedule adherence critical for payment approvals.
• Recommend alternative schedules to compensate for project delays.

Skills

Current Primavera Project Management

Excel

Drawing software application

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or related field

Job description

Project Scheduling Engineer

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. ("Jamison") is currently seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of Project Scheduling Engineer.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

WMATA is undergoing a multi-year Strategic Transformation to deliver safer, more reliable, and customer-focused transit across the Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia region. Guided by the “Your Metro, The Way Forward” Strategic Transformation Plan, WMATA is aligning its operations, technology, organizational structure, and capital investments to meet evolving customer needs, improve efficiency, and strengthen regional mobility. This transformation addresses changes in ridership patterns, growing customer expectations, new transportation competitors, and budget challenges intensified by the Covid-19 pandemic. The initiative enhances cross-department collaboration, modernizes processes, and supports long-term sustainability and trusted service for the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Develops the CPM project master schedule for entire Metrorail line segments or all projects in a CIP annual budget, incorporating financial and technical constraints; Advises the manager on the results of the reviews and on adherence to schedule which is a critical factor for approvals in the contract payment process; Reviews and advises on the effects on various time entitlement determinations which are critical to the timely negotiation of contract modifications; Develops and recommends to the Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager, and other appropriate parties alternative schedules to compensate for project delays.

REQUIRED AND DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in heavy construction scheduling or project control; knowledge of and demonstrated skills with: 1) Current Primavera Project Management, 2) Excel, and 3) Drawing software application, are required.

Location

Washington, DC / Alexandria, VA / Silver Spring, MD

Schedule

Standard hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one (1) hour unpaid lunch break. However, the COTR may request temporary services for periods in excess of a seven and one half (7.5) hour day or a thirty-seven and one-half hour (37.5) hour week. Temporary personnel working six (6) hours or more are required to take a one-half hour unpaid lunch break. Overtime: Hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours in one week is considered as overtime work, all overtime must be approved by the COTR in advance.

Clearance Level Required

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing any required background checks, in accordance with applicable law.

JAMISON CORPORATE OVERVIEW

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (Jamison) is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. We specialize in providing professional management, administrative, healthcare, court reporters and transcriptionist experts, and document/ record and telehealth operational support solutions to U.S. Government, State, and commercial clients. Jamison is a nationwide professional staff augmentation company, that helps commercial clients and government agencies expand their talent acquisition reach by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to be successful.

Jamison offers a wide range of employment opportunities in the commercial and government sectors. We seek employees who share our values of service excellence, integrity, and professionalism.

Jamison affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment and/or discrimination. In addition, Jamison adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business. Jamison’s commitment to equal opportunity is applied through every aspect of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, termination, and all other matters of employment.

Applicants may be required to successfully complete an online assessment to determine qualifications for positions requiring specific skills.

All applications must be submitted through our application system at: https://www.jps-online.com/apply-now