Project Scheduler

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Project Scheduler in Dallas, TX.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Develop detailed project schedules and Gantt charts from first principles using Primavera P6, aligned with the Delivery Program's standard Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

• Identify and define all project activities, tasks, milestones, and deliverables across the full project lifecycle, including Feasibility, Design, Statutory Planning, Procurement, Construction, and Operational Readiness.

• Collaborate regularly with Project Managers and key stakeholders to establish realistic activity durations, sequencing, and resource assumptions.

• Develop and manage logic ties, dependencies, leads, lags, and float, ensuring accurate critical path identification for each project.

• Integrate individual project schedules into a consolidated Master Program Schedule in Primavera P6 to provide a portfolio-level overview of the Capital Investment Program (CIP).

• Maintain and update individual project schedules on a monthly reporting cycle, ensuring timely updates to the integrated Master Program for enterprise-wide reporting.

• Conduct contractor Program reviews, schedule risk assessments, and critical path analysis during tender evaluations and throughout project delivery.

• Assess project changes and variations to determine impacts on Program, budget, and risk.

• Support the implementation and monitoring of Earned Value Management (EVM) across the project portfolio.

• Prepare and contribute to Program and project performance reports for the Project Management Team and senior stakeholders.

• Develop cost-loaded schedules to support cash flow forecasting and financial planning.

• Provide administrative and analytical support within the Project Controls team, including data analysis, validation, and preparation of summary documentation.

• Work closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to assess schedule impacts arising from new designs, materials, construction techniques, or methodologies.

• Maintain strong collaboration with the Cost & Risk Management team to enable accurate spend forecasting, risk identification, and mitigation planning.

• Program controls analysis and develop summary-level reports and ad-hoc analyses to support decision-making by the Program Controls Manager. Working Within a Multi-Disciplinary Team & Stakeholder Management

• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance culture that encourages ownership, continuous improvement, and best-practice scheduling outcomes.

• Build and maintain strong, professional, and proactive relationships with internal and external stakeholders across the Program controls function and the wider project delivery environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience, with 4 years' relevant experience in project planning and scheduling.

Preferred Requirements:

• 5 years of experience with capital construction.

• High degree of people skills

• Ability to communicate complex issues simply.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, integrate, and manage multiple sources of schedule inputs and performance data into a consolidated master scheduling platform, producing accurate project and Program status reports.

• Proven experience developing critical path schedules

• Strong capability in defining, agreeing, and managing progress measurement and reporting methodologies with contractors and delivery partners.

• Extensive experience working on large capital Programs.

• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook). As well as exposure to other construction-based computer programs

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• Hybrid position. Must attend weekly staff meetings.

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

• US citizenship is required for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $75000 to $100000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10152444

Business Line: PPM

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 75000 - USD 100000 - yearly