Senior Planning/Project Controls Engineer
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About the Role
AECOM seeks a seasoned Project Planning/Project Controls Engineer to lead schedule and cost controls on complex infrastructure and buildings programs. You will shape baselines, drive performance, and provide insights for client decisions.
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Responsibilities
- Ensure project schedules comply with RTA specifications and standard WBS for roads, bridges, and infrastructure projects.
- Develop, review, and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
- Monitor project progress against baseline and identify delays, risks, and critical path impacts.
- Perform schedule risk analysis, delay analysis, and time impact analysis.
- Prepare and evaluate Extension of Time claims.
- Coordinate with construction, procurement, design, and commercial teams.
- Provide mentoring and guidance to junior planning engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 15+ years of experience in senior planning/controls role
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6
- Experience with cost control, EVM, risk analysis, and executive quality reporting
- Client facing leadership and clear communication skills
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Job Description
- We are seeking a seasoned Project Planning/Project Controls Engineer to lead schedule and cost controls across complex infrastructure and buildings programs.
- You will shape robust baselines, drive project performance, and provide clear insights that help our clients make confident decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure project schedules comply with RTA specifications, guidelines, and standard work breakdown structures (WBS) for roads, bridges, and infrastructure projects.
- Coordinate planning activities in line with RTA approval procedures, including interim milestones, traffic staging, and sectional handover requirements.
- Monitor and integrate RTA authority approvals (NOCs, permits, traffic diversion approvals, utility coordination) into the project schedule.
- Review and assess contractors’ programs against RTA contractual milestones, KPIs, and phasing requirements.
- Develop, review, and maintain detailed project schedules (baseline, recovery, and revised programs) using Primavera P6 or equivalent planning software.
- Prepare master schedules, look ahead programs, and weekly/monthly progress reports in coordination with project teams.
- Monitor project progress against the approved baseline and identify delays, risks, and critical path impacts.
- Perform schedule risk analysis, delay analysis, and time impact analysis (TIA) in accordance with contract requirements.
- Coordinate with construction, procurement, design, and commercial teams to ensure alignment between schedule, resources, and deliverables.
- Review contractors’ planning submissions, method statements, and manpower histograms for compliance with contract specifications.
- Support the Project Manager/Resident Engineer by providing planning inputs for decision making and corrective actions.
- Prepare and evaluate EOT (Extension of Time) claims, substantiating delays with proper planning narratives and evidence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Senior planning/controls role requiring 15+ years’ experience, strong base cost and standard planning capability, consultancy and local market experience, and a proven track record across infrastructure and buildings.
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, cost control, EVM, risk analysis, and executive‑quality reporting is essential.
- Client‑facing leadership, clear communication, and rigorous governance will be central to success.
About AECOM
- AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world.
- We are a Fortune 500 firm with revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
- We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, and more.
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