Senior Project Scheduler

About the role

Arcadis has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Project Scheduler to support our team in Philadelphia, PA. In this role, you will use your scheduling expertise for a large client supporting capital and infrastructure projects and the overall programs and portfolios the client has at any given time. While the role is predominantly remote, successful candidates should be willing and able to travel to project sites as business needs dictate. In-person support may be required for major project events, field assessments, shutdown activities, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.

The Senior Scheduler will serve as the scheduling lead for major capital projects, providing vision, leadership, and direction to ensure successful achievement of key client milestones. This individual will oversee two junior schedulers and act as the primary point of contact for schedule-related matters with the client, contractors, and project teams. Beyond developing and maintaining schedules, this role is expected to actively drive project outcomes by scrutinizing contractor schedules, identifying risks and opportunities, challenging assumptions, and ensuring schedule data is accurate, timely, and actionable.

The successful candidate is a highly motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces ownership and accountability, and is confident influencing project teams and leadership. Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to drive performance toward critical milestone achievement are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Independently review, analyze and report on baseline schedules submitted by contractors
• Independently review and analyze monthly schedule updates and complete reporting requirements
• Coordinate review of the project schedule updates with the appropriate staff
• Review and analyze contractors submitted Time Impact (Entitlement) Analysis, report on findings and assist the client in the negotiation of time extensions
• Follow appropriate internal control safeguards to ensure consistent reporting of accurate information
• Proactively engage Arcadis Team Leadership, lead schedule reviews, and facilitate recovery planning when required

Requirements

• 10+ years of project scheduling experience in construction
• Proficient in MSP project schedule, Project Online, Power Project
• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline and/or professional certification (PMP, PSP, PMI-SP, AACE, RICS, etc.) (preferred)
• Candidates with significant demonstrated scheduling experience and a proven track record of successful project delivery will be considered in lieu of formal education or certifications

Skills

• Specialized skills and proficiency with project/program controls software and web-based program management systems; proficient in P6 and MS Project
• Ability to produce quality materials within tight time frames and simultaneously manage several assignments
• Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in project schedules related to capital projects, pharmaceutical projects a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• 401K retirement plan
• STD (Short-Term Disability), LTD (Long-Term Disability), AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment), and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Reward & recognition program
• Optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement
• Nine paid holidays
• 15 days PTO that accrue per year

Pay

The salary range for this position is $98,000 - $147,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.