Project Planning & Scheduling Specialist IV

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At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. 

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. 

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise, and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment, and new energy. We’re one global team – 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world. 

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. 

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. 

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. 

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. 

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program, and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. 

AECOM is seeking to hire a Project Planning & Scheduling Specialist to support our exciting project in Bucharest. Job duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Develops fundamental knowledge of planning and scheduling concepts and principles including effects on financial performance.  

• Develops familiarity with data sources for schedule development.  

• Ability to identify and investigate project schedule variance. 

• Collects data and updates and produces scheduling reports.  

• Assists in the development and maintenance of work breakdown structures (WBS).   

• Develops familiarity with construction drawings, specifications and construction contracting. 

• Possesses a fundamental understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.  Able to review and understand engineering, procurement, and construction schedule logic  

• Assists in assembling data for schedule updating.   

• Assists in the measurement of project schedule progress. 

• Develops knowledge of scope control, change management, and earned value methodology. 

• Supports data gathering and produces an initial analysis for schedule baseline development and maintenance data gathering. 

• Exposure to basic scheduling and cost baseline fundamentals, concepts, and principles. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in economy/ Economical Engineering/ Engineering/ Information Technology 

• + 2 years of experience related to project planning & scheduling with the extensive use of computer software scheduling and cost tracking tools. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point, Teams, Outlook) 

• Proficient with Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6 

• English proficiency 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Prior experience working with an engineering, construction management or related field with project controls or related field 

• Experience with cost and resource loading, management, and planning 

• Experience working with program level schedules, cost, and resource budgeting, leveling 

• Proven experience performing on Risk Analysis on projects/ programs 

• Proficient in Power BI 

• Ability to lead a team, clear communication, writing and reporting skill 

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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.