Project Controls Schedule Lead

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Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Controls Schedule Lead 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.

Role Accountabilities:

Project Planning and Scheduling:

• 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.

Cost Control:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Key Skills/Attributes

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

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Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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.

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