Project Planning

2 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada AECOM Full time
Job Description

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.
  • Assists in the development and maintenance of WBS and helps insure that project coding is effectively used for all cornerstone applications. 
  •  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
  • Monte Carlo Simulation (e.g. @Risk, Crystal ball)

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- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

 

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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