P6 Project Scheduler

Atkins has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years.

Globally, Atkins is the largest UK-based engineering and design consultancy and one of the world's largest design firms with nearly 18,000 employees worldwide. We have the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

Atkins seeks an energetic and highly motivated self-starter to join our Atlanta Intermodal Group as a P6 Project Scheduler.  

MAJOR FUNCTION/ROLE:

Prepares project schedules, assesses schedule performance status of Authority projects, and provides credible project schedule analysis for assigned projects. Develops, evaluates, maintains, and distributes project schedules for various types of projects including projects for expansion, maintenance, renovation and rehabilitation of the transit system.  Prepares schedule related information for contract documents such as contract conditions pertaining to time available for completion of work, scheduling specifications and schedule related exhibits.  Integrates schedules maintained by contractors or consultant into an overall schedule for a project or program of projects.  Provides training to internal staff, project managers, consultants, and contractors on detailed project schedules during both project planning and project execution.  Assists with administration of track maintaining and coordinating track allocation schedule, planning time in track way and facilitating weekly track allocation meetings.

JOB DUTIES:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Building Construction, Project Management, Construction Management or a related discipline is required.  Five years of progressively responsible experience in project management three of which must have involved scheduling, multi-project work programs, including the development, monitoring, updating, reporting and presentation of project plans and schedules using P6.  Work experience in a rapid transit environment is desired.  Must have well developed verbal and written communications skills.  High level negotiating, administrative, analytical, problem-solving and planning skills are required.  Experience with spreadsheet, database and word processing software required.  Proficiency with Primavera P6 Project Management is required. Primavera Contract Manager (Expedition) desired.  Directly related work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of educational requirement. 
 

Atkins offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, hospitalization and other valuable voluntary options; generous time-off programs; flexible work schedules; 401(k) with employer match; professional and career development opportunities through our corporate university, as well as a highly-regarded tuition reimbursement program; and an unmatched culture focused on client-service, quality, and tireless pursuit of excellence in all we do. Atkins is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.

Please  view  Atkins  Equal  Opportunity  Statement.