Project Planning & Scheduling Specialist

at  AECOM

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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Project Planning & Scheduling Specialist to join our team. This opportunity is based out of our Markham, ON office with opportunities for hybrid work.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• University Degree in relevant field of study + eight (8) years of relevant experience working in project controls.
  Demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education may be considered.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working in project controls on transit projects an asset.

• 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.
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