AECOM

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

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.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Scheduling Specialist to be based in Panama.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Schedule analysis, long-term resource planning, system access, master schedule improvements, status recording/reporting, and report development.
• Provide scheduling expertise to support the administration of the master schedule.
• Assess, propose improvements, support, and advise management and project teams on a comprehensive and integrated system for supporting long-term resource planning.
• Develop and implement procedures for the deployment of in-house resources.
• Identify and evaluate risks, issues, and interfaces that may impact project schedules, and support the development of mitigation plans.
• Support the development and update of the Capital Program’s procedures, policies, standards, and best practices for managing and updating projects’ schedules and baselines.
• Develop status reports for cash flow, cost, estimates, resource utilization, time-phased budgets, milestones, and others.
• Assist in the administration and configuration of Primavera P6 including setting up and managing the Enterprise Project Structure (EPS), project work breakdown structures (WBS), resource structures (RBS), maintaining project baseline budgets and schedules, resource assignments, calendars, project and activity codes, profiles, layouts, and others.
• Prepare schedule related training material and provide training as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of scheduling/project control experience showcasing increasing responsibility and job responsibilities.
• Experience working on capital-funded projects, ideally within rail/transit, is a plus.
• Ability to analyze and inspire innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Experience in helping to lead major programs and projects.
• Ability to liaise with senior executives and project managers.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of organizational ability, capable of pivoting and re-prioritizing to meet changing program needs and deadlines.
• Proficiency and knowledge of computer software applications including Primavera P6, Microsoft (MS) word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.

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 2024. 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.