[Hiring] Project Controls Scheduler @Arcadis

Role Description

We are seeking an eager to learn and motivated Project Controls Scheduler to join our dynamic Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Major Projects team within the growing Arcadis Mobility organization. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in orchestrating sophisticated design planning, control, and change management strategies for expansive Design-Build transportation projects spanning Georgia. Your responsibilities will extend to providing essential support to Design-Build Project Managers and the Project Controls Manager, both in the strategic phases of project pursuits and, post-award, during the execution of projects to ensure the accuracy of project schedules and financial benchmarks. The Project Control Specialist will be a key member of the Major Projects Operations team, reporting directly to the Senior Scheduler.

Role Accountabilities

• Project Planning and Scheduling:
  • Develop and maintain detailed project baseline schedules, ensuring alignment with contract milestones and objectives during the pursuit and the post-award stages.
  • Develop Contract Time Determination (CTD) Schedules, ensuring alignment with staging plans and construction restrictions.
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to establish realistic and achievable project timelines and budgets.
  • Periodically update and analyze project schedules, identifying potential risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
  • Conduct schedule impact assessments for Client proposed changes and provide recommendations to maintain project timelines.
  • Support the Document Control Team with Client Reporting, deliverable review recommendations, and database management.
• Cost Control:
  • Assist in the development of design fees as it relates to tender and detail design project stages ensuring the scope of work is appropriately accounted for.
  • Work with project teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost control measures.
  • Assist Project Managers with capturing potential change orders through effective change control measurement and reporting techniques, limiting the erosion of project profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or related field.
• Three or more years of experience in the field of transportation/infrastructure projects.
• Primavera P6 experience.
• Proficient with Excel and Office Suite programs.
• Understands Critical Path Method scheduling concepts.
• Pre-Let Design Build Program external experience and knowledge with GDOT.
• Ability to work independently and participate in concurrent pursuits and projects.
• Requires a combination of salesmanship and technical empathy.
• Interest in reviewing and understanding complex contracts to identify and mitigate project risk.
• Ability to analyze program delivery data to develop actionable insights to keep projects and programs on-track.
• Strong communicator with both internal and external customers.
• DOT project controls and/or program management experience.
• Previous civil design industry experience.
• Pre-Let Schedule Design-Build Experience.
• Understand construction sequencing and scheduling.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• 401K.
• Short-term and long-term disability (STD, LTD).
• Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Reward & recognition program.
• Optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.
• Salary range for this position is $90,000 - $99,000. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.