Senior Scheduling Specialist (Rail/Transit Projects)

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Scheduling Specialist to be based in Panama. 

The responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Schedule analysis, long-term resource planning, system access, master schedule improvements, status recording/reporting, and report development.
• Provide scheduling expertise to support the administration of the master schedule.
• Assess, propose improvements, support, and advise management and project teams on a comprehensive and integrated system for supporting long-term resource planning.
• Develop and implement procedures for the deployment of in-house resources.
• Identify and evaluate risks, issues, and interfaces that may impact project schedules, and support the development of mitigation plans.
• Support the development and update of the Capital Program’s procedures, policies, standards, and best practices for managing and updating projects’ schedules and baselines.
• Develop status reports for cash flow, cost, estimates, resource utilization, time-phased budgets, milestones, and others.
• Assist in the administration and configuration of Primavera P6 including setting up and managing the Enterprise Project Structure (EPS), project work breakdown structures (WBS), resource structures (RBS), maintaining project baseline budgets and schedules, resource assignments, calendars, project and activity codes, profiles, layouts, and others.
• Prepare schedule related training material and provide training as needed.

This vacancy aims to strengthen our talent pool for future opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

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

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field. 
• 10+ years of scheduling/project control experience showcasing increasing responsibility and job responsibilities.
• Experience working on capital-funded projects, ideally within rail/transit, is a plus.
• Ability to analyze and inspire innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Experience in helping to lead major programs and projects.
• Ability to liaise with senior executives and project managers. 
• Able to demonstrate a high level of organizational ability, capable of pivoting and re-prioritizing to meet changing program needs and deadlines.
• Proficiency and knowledge of computer software applications including Primavera P6, Microsoft (MS) word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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.