Engineer - Planning

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

• Maintain various project schedules using Primavera P6 Project Management Software including those for sub-projects, studies and bids.
• Review and analyse Contractors base schedule and recommend changes to the program to reduce any milestone difficulties, minimize critical paths, and identify interface conflicts.
• Review and analyse contractors WBS and ensure conformity with the Baseline cost and estimating structure. Develop/establish weighting (EWF), progress, KPIs, manpower and equipment deployment.
• Review, analyse, monitor and report progress of Contractors regularly updated progress schedules and forecasts, resource histograms, progress curves and current versus baseline comparisons.
• Ensure incorporation of scope changes and monitor trends to reflect the current project scope.
• Review/reschedule activities not matching the planned duration to minimize or eliminate any impact on the critical path. Report on the impact of any such rescheduled activities.
• Prepare and develop appropriate detail summary project control schedules and incorporate summary level contractor schedules. Analyse and assess key critical paths and the impact on programme.
• Work with project managers and cost engineers and provide appropriate support for finance control, risk and resources allocation and ensure schedule input to the change management procedure.
• Review and audit Contractor related procedures and processes and ensure the integration of scheduling construction site and compatibility with deliveries of drawings, materials and equipment.
• Prepare technical tender evaluations. Prepare various presentation and progress reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with a minimum of 10 years' experience in project planning and scheduling for large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 Project Management Software and other relevant project management tools.
• Strong analytical skills with in-depth knowledge of FIDIC contracts, Work Breakdown Structures, and risk management techniques.
• Experience in handling claims, Extensions of Time (EOT) requests, and conducting forensic schedule analysis.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in technical tender evaluations and bid analysis.
• Knowledge of industry-standard Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and progress measurement techniques.
• Project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or planning (e.g., PMI-SP) certification is highly desirable.

Additional Information

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.