Senior Scheduler - Gateway

Poutrix; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement (optional)

Job summary

Poutrix is seeking a highly skilled Senior Scheduler for the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project in New York, NY. In this role, you will enhance scheduling processes and manage critical path performance, ensuring project timelines are met.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and extensive experience with complex construction projects & Primavera software. Generous benefits include medical coverage, 401K, and 20 days of PTO.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years experience in construction project scheduling.
• 5+ years in highly complex projects ($500 million+).
• Direct hands-on experience as a scheduler.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve scheduling processes.
• Manage Baseline Change management process.
• Prepare monthly schedule updates and reports.

Skills

Analyzing schedule claims

Strong communication skills

Collaboration with clients

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Primavera scheduling software

Job description

Role description

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Scheduler to support one of the most iconic and consequential infrastructure initiatives in the United States — the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP).

We are working in partnership with Parsons and Mace as part of the MPA Delivery Partner team, selected by the Gateway Development Commission to deliver this transformative project. The HTP is a critical component of the broader Gateway Program — one of the most ambitious and impactful transportation initiatives in the nation — and is designed to strengthen mobility, enhance resiliency, and ensure the long-term reliability of the Northeast Corridor.

The project encompasses the construction of a new, two-track rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River, along with the full rehabilitation of the existing 113‑year‑old North River Tunnel. This vital infrastructure supports more than 200,000 daily passengers via Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT and serves as a backbone for economic activity and connectivity between New York and New Jersey.

This is more than just a job — it’s a once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure program that will reshape rail transportation, drive sustainable economic growth, and improve regional accessibility for millions. As part of this high‑performing, multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver excellence on one of the most technically complex and high‑profile projects in the world.

Accountabilities

• Evaluate and improve scheduling processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy; may include developing procedures, instructions, and/or guidelines that facilitate the two‑way flow of cost and schedule information.
• Contribute to specified elements of the business planning and budgeting process.
• Manage and ensure that the Baseline Change management process is followed.
• Lead the qualitative and quantitative schedule risk analysis.
• Proactively identify schedule risks and lead teams to identify mitigation strategies to minimize potential delays.
• Develop bid evaluation schedule criteria and prepares bid evaluations.
• Ensure that schedules meet the Project Requirements; review, evaluate and improve schedule quality.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather information and ensure accurate representation of project timelines.
• Monitor and report the critical path and schedule performance of the total project.
• Identify performance variances regarding actual versus planned results and recommend corrective actions to better align planned and actual results.
• Prepare monthly schedule updates, narratives, and reports for management and client.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• At least 10‑12 years’ experience in construction project scheduling and project controls, at least five (5) of which are on highly complex or large (>$500 million) projects, with 5‑8 years of direct hands‑on experience as a scheduler, specifically using Primavera scheduling software.

Key Skills and Abilities

• Proven experience in analyzing schedule claims.
• Strong communication and collaboration experience with clients, vendors, and diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• EAP
• 401K
• STD & LTD
• AD&D, life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Reward & recognition program
• Wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement (optional)

We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $180,000 – $235,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, including experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. 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, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.