Program / Project Scheduler

AECOM is seeking a highly skilled Program / Project Scheduler to be based in Los Angeles, CA . In this role, you will play a critical part in the successful planning and delivery of complex capital improvement and construction programs by developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules that drive informed decision-making. Working closely with project managers, design teams, contractors, and client stakeholders, you will provide schedule oversight, identify risks and opportunities, evaluate project performance, and support the execution of projects from planning through completion. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to large-scale, high-visibility programs while helping ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic program objectives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Knowledgeable of planning and scheduling concepts and principles including effects on financial performance.
• Familiar with data sources and supports basic schedule development.  
• Supports analysis of schedule, identifies and investigates project schedule variances.  
• Collects and updates data and updates and produces scheduling reports.  
• Assists in the development and maintenance of WBS and support activities to implement applicable coding.  Supports basic schedule development.  
• Supports gathering and assembling data for schedule updating. 
• Supports measurement of project schedule progress and gathers and assembles data for schedule and network updating.   
• Gathers data for schedule baseline development and maintenance.  
• Familiar with construction drawings, specifications and construction contracting methods.
• Understands CPM scheduling concepts and principles and able to develop basic engineering, procurement and construction logic.  
• Understands concepts and principles of scope control and change management and earned value methodology.
• Supports monthly report preparation.
• May participate in planning and scheduling meetings to gain insight to planning and scheduling issues. 
• Exposure to basic scheduling and cost baseline fundamentals, concepts and principles.
• Develops and maintains program schedules identifying relationships, logic, milestones, and constraints for construction projects of various types  
• Monitors  and  actively  participates  in  project  and  program  scheduling  issues  while administering best practices and standards 
• Obtains accurate and timely program schedule updates from project teams and performs QA/QC on information received 
• Creates and develops conceptual what-if schedules for multiple project types including large complex multi-year projects 
• Prepares ad-hoc reports and analyses as directed by management 

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS + 6 Years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to build efficient working relationships with project teams and department staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Superior organizational and planning skills
• Sponsorship is not offered now or in the future for this role

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

 

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 2025. 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.