Senior Scheduler - Rail/Transit/Tunnel

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sr Scheduler to join our team! In this role you will get to work on one of the premier Infrastructure projects in the world. This position requires a proficient working knowledge of Oracle/Primavera Project Management (P6) and an ability to apply a logical progression of construction knowledge primarily in heavy civil infrastructure work, tunneling, and/or light rail.

Program background

The Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country – a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The first phase of the Gateway Program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), which includes the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing 110-year-old North River Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), established through bi-state legislation, is responsible for the financing and development of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

As a tri-venture partner with Parsons, Arcadis, and Mace (MPA) is the Delivery Partners (DP)to provide advice, leadership, and support to GDC for the development and implementation of HTP. This is a master service with task order contracts for a 15-year contract encompassing a broad range of strategic advisory services, project management, design management, construction management, stakeholder coordination, federal compliance, operations support, office administration, and related services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop detailed engineering and construction critical path method (CPM) baseline project schedule(s) (via Primavera) based upon input from estimating representatives and/or contract documents. May assemble data from variety of sources.
• Resource/cost loading of project baseline schedule(s). Develop baseline and updated cashflow charts/data as requested.
• Update and maintain the project schedule at regular intervals, identify and record the impact of work performed, and/or not performed as scheduled. This includes collecting actual dates and quantities installed via field records, progress data supplied by others, and/or visual inspection. Construction Scheduler shall also update and maintain actual costs/resources inputting data consistent with project invoicing.
• Support management through preparation and maintenance of forecasts and schedules. May draft construction network diagrams for specific area.
• Interface with other departments to provide scheduling/cost data for items such as sub-contract change requests, bid comparisons, new work item estimates, and resolution of potential schedule/work problems.
• May provide supervision and/or on-the-job training to clerical and entry level professional personnel assigned to area of responsibility.
• Develop preliminary and/or detailed schedules for estimates and work to be bid.
• Change orders and claims management.
• Coordination with project teams, as needed, to analyze delays and impacts and assist in the development of recovery schedules.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 4-year degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field and 8+ years of related construction scheduling work experience.
• Must have experience with self-performing construction activities for heavy infrastructure projects. 
• Mastery of the Primavera Scheduling Software (P6).
• Change orders and claims management experience
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

• Experience performing or leading project controls for mid ($50M+) to large ($500M+) capital construction projects, programs, and/or portfolios.
• Valid Driver’s License to carry out job-related functions.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $100,900.00 - $176,600.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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