Project Controls Schedule Lead

Arcadis • Vinings, GA

2d

About The Position

As an Arcadian, you already help us deliver world leading sustainable design,
engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. You are
part of our global business comprising 36,000 people, in over 70 countries,
dedicated to improving quality of life.

Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds,
together we can continue to solve the world’s most complex challenges and
deliver more impact together.

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Controls Engineer to
join our dynamic Major Projects team within the growing Arcadis Mobility
organization. The ideal candidate will orchestrate sophisticated design
planning, control, and change management strategies for expansive Design-Build
(D&B) transportation projects spanning the United States. Your responsibilities
will extend to providing essential support to D&B Project Managers and the D&B
leadership team, both in the strategic phases of project pursuits and post-award
to ensure the accuracy of project schedules and financial benchmarks. The Senior
Project Controls Specialist will be a key member of the Major Projects
Operations team, reporting directly to the Commercial Director.

Requirements

• 4+ years of in the field of transportation / infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Strong Primavera P6 experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Office Suite programs
• Understands Critical Path Method scheduling concepts.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• DOT project controls and/or program management experience.
• Previous civil design industry experience.
• Professional license or accreditation in the field of engineering or management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project baseline schedules, ensuring alignment with contract milestones and objectives during the pursuit and the post-award stages.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors 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 contractor-proposed changes and provide recommendations to maintain project timelines.
• Perform earned value reporting to ensure forecasted finish dates are in line with the reality on the ground.
• Assist in the development of design fees relating to tender and detailed design project stages. Ensure the scope of work is appropriately accounted for.
• Monitor project expenditures and analyze budget variances via Oracle cost system as well as other ad hoc trend analysis measures.
• 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.

Benefits

• Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.
• The salary range for this position is $126,720 - $161,920. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees