Project Controls – Senior Scheduler

AECOM is seeking a Project Controls Senior Scheduler who will support the planning development maintenance analysis review and reporting of design and construction schedules for projects throughout the Boston area. The successful candidate will have strong technical scheduling expertise excellent communication and relationship-building skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a transparent client-focused environment.

This position requires extensive knowledge of vertical construction including institutional and high-rise projects and demonstrated experience developing and evaluating cost- and resource-loaded schedules using the Critical Path Method (CPM).

• Develop update and maintain detailed cost- and resource-loaded design and construction schedules using Primavera P6.
• Review contractor schedule submissions for compliance with contractual requirements and established scheduling standards.
• Perform comprehensive schedule reviews including evaluations of:
  • Schedule logic sequencing and constraints
  • Activity durations calendars and assigned float
  • Cost and resource loading
  • Earned value and physical percent complete
  • Critical longest and near-critical paths
• Prepare biweekly and monthly schedule update analyses and progress reports.
• Assess project progress against approved baselines milestones and contractual completion dates.
• Investigate schedule impacts and recommend corrective actions to mitigate or avoid cost and schedule overruns.
• Develop look-ahead schedules mitigation and recovery schedules and what-if schedule scenarios.
• Perform Time Impact Analyses (TIAs) and evaluate proposed schedule changes.
• Assess project delays and review contractor delay analyses claims and requests for time extensions.
• Identify schedule-related risks issues and opportunities and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Conduct regular site visits and field walk-throughs to validate reported progress and physical percent complete.
• Monitor and report project schedule status to the Program Scheduler project leadership senior management and executive management.
• Clearly communicate project status schedule concerns and construction progress to the client and other stakeholders.
• Present schedule analyses and project updates during meetings with owners architects engineers consultants contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project teams to support effective planning forecasting decision-making and project delivery.

Qualifications :

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Architecture Engineering and/or Construction management plus 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience in the preparation development of resource loaded Design and Construction Schedules using Critical Path Method (CPM).

Preferred Requirements:

• 12 plus years of planning and scheduling / project controls; experience on multiple sides of the business (i.e. Consultant Owner Owner Representative Architect Contractor Engineer).
• Project Delivery experience in Design Bid Build (DBB) Design-Build (DB) Construction Management at Risk (CMAR).
• Experience with schedule management on transportation programs.
• Experience with schedule evolution from estimating through design - construction - closeout including changes.
• PSP / CCM / DBIA certification a plus.

Additional Information :

• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available 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.

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 . 

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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere 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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time