West TN CEI Department Leader - Transportation Market

Gresham Smith in; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, –

401(k) with Company Match

Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid生命，

Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet,Legal

Parental Leave

Mass/Public Transit Program

Telemedicine and EAP

Job summary

Gresham Smith is seeking a West TN CEI Department Leader in Transportation Market (Finance) to lead project scheduling efforts and apply CPM methods. The role emphasizes schedule development, monitoring, and recovery planning within a collaborative, people-first culture.

You will work with program managers and design professionals to shape schedules, manage baselines, and ensure accurate forecasts while staying current with client and firm requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 2+ years of project scheduling experience using work breakdown structure and CPM
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures
• Ability to learn GDOT systems, policies, and procedures
• Understanding of firm operations, policies, and procedures, preferably in A/E industry
• Proficiency with office equipment (PCs, calculators, copiers)
• MS Office applications, especially Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Project
• Experience with Primavera P6 and Smartsheets preferred
• Strong attention to detail in data entry and communication
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks

Responsibilities

• Create, monitor, and analyze project schedules aligned with best PM practices
• Ensure schedule accuracy by tracking updates from project managers
• Assist PMs in monitoring progress, identifying critical activities, and reviewing forecasts
• Track baselines, perform what-if analyses, and assist recovery schedules
• Identify projects behind baselines and develop recovery schedules for PM approval
• Assist scheduler in tracking status of schedules, updating spreadsheets, and following up on status
• Attend meetings to provide input on schedule structure, durations, and changes
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Attend training to stay current with client and firm requirements
• Your work will contribute to environments where people live, work, and thrive

Skills

Project scheduling

CPM knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related

Tools

Primavera P6

Smartsheets

MS Project

Job description

West TN CEI Department Leader - Transportation Market (Finance)

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose-to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities-we deliver innovative solutions for life's essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals-we're a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you're joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• An Associate's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience or training may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 2 or more years of project scheduling experience using work breakdown structure and critical path method (CPM)
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures
• Ability to learn Georgia Department of Transportation systems, policies, and procedures
• Ability to understand firm operations, policies, and procedures, preferably within the Architectural/Engineering industry
• Proficiency in office equipment (personal computers, calculators, copiers)
• Skill in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Project
• Experience with Primavera P6 and Smartsheets project management software preferred
• Strong attention to detail, especially in data entry and communication tasks
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks without immediate or constant supervision

Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit - someone who wants to do great work with great people.

About the Role

As the West TN CEI Department Leader, you will:

• Create, monitor, and analyze project schedules aligned with best project management practices
• Ensure accuracy of project schedules by tracking update frequency from project managers
• Assist project managers and assistants in monitoring project progress, identifying critical activities, and reviewing forecasts and progress to date
• Track baselines, perform what-if analyses, and assist in developing contingency plans
• Identify projects significantly behind baseline schedules and develop recovery schedules for PM approval
• Assist program scheduler in tracking status of all schedules and related activities, updating spreadsheets and databases, and following up on status updates
• Attend meetings with program managers and design professionals to provide input on schedule structure, activity durations, and proposed changes
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Attend training as appropriate to stay current with client and firm requirements

Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Join Us

If you're excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Here's what you can expect:

Professional Growth

In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares

93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits

• Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
• Family Planning and Parental Leave
• Mass/Public Transit Program
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.