Project Planning

1 week ago


Kitchener, Canada AECOM Full time

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AECOM is actively seeking a Project Controls Planning and Scheduling Specialist with experience in Design-Build and Progressive Delivery.

**Functional Responsibilities**
- Manage multiple project integrated schedules using P6.
- Provides analysis of schedule data to identify key project issues.
- Supports the development of plans and schedules for proposals.
- May assist in leading junior staff through assignment tasks.
- Assists in tracking corrective actions.
- Assists in coordination of schedule input from all parts of the organization.
- Able to identify and assist in analysis of project schedule variances. Identifies and analyzes schedule variances and recommends associated corrective action.
- Updates and produces scheduling management reports.
- Able to use drawings and specifications for schedule development.
- Expert ability to develop CPM schedule logic for engineering, procurement and construction as well as command of cornerstone scheduling system.
- Able to resource load schedule and perform remedial schedule risk analysis
- Responsible for assembling data for schedule updating.
- Familiar with construction contracting and the scheduling implications of contract terms.
- Measures progress and reviews invoices of contractors.
- Reviews purchase orders and subcontract schedule status and provides management with input on subcontract performance.
- Knowledgeable of scope control and change management and has demonstrated ability to incorporate directed changes into schedule baseline. Knowledgeable in earned value methodology.
- Assumes responsibility for some elements of baseline schedule and associated maintenance.
- Familiar with basic cost analysis and forecasting as it relates to planning and scheduling.
- Conducts or assists in performance measurement and associated schedule trends.
- Supports various levels of project reporting.
- Participates in and at times leads project planning and scheduling review meetings.
- Assists in procedure development and implementation.

**Communications**
- Coordinate with and respond to queries from internal and external clients
- Attend team meetings to provide assistance in resolving issues, review progress reports and ensure assignment of new tasks.
- Analyze and provide input to technical and performance criteria on Project Controls systems to the Project Controls Functional leadership.

**Working in Teams**
- Provide recommendations and guidance to other Functional groups with regards to processes, monitoring and system requirements.
- Provide input for various Business Line reporting.

**Qualifications** Minimum Requirements**:
University education in Engineering, Finance or Economics and 8 years of related experience.

**Strongly Preferred Qualifications**:
a) Formal Education:

- Minimum of College Diploma/Certification required
- University education with applicable further development in Project Management would be preferred.

b) Professional Designation:

- Professional designation preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or AACE Certification preferred.
- Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business preferred.
- Primavera P6 - Advanced Level
- Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Cost Engineering Software (e.g. Prism, Ecosys, ePM)
- Acumen Fuse / Risk

c) Experience:

- Experience in Design-Build and Progressive Delivery
- Construction, and Engineering, Transportation experience preferred.

**Additional Information**

**About AECOM**

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public

**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**

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