About this role
Project Controls Scheduler
Job description
Company and benefits
Job ID
45492
Date Posted
2026-10-27
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
We are seeking an eager to learn and motivated Project Controls Scheduler to join our dynamic Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Major Projects team within the growing Arcadis Mobility organization. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in orchestrating sophisticated design planning, control, and change management strategies for expansive Design-Build transportation projects spanning Georgia. Your responsibilities will extend to providing essential support to Design-Build Project Managers and the Project Controls Manager, both in the strategic phases of project pursuits and, post-award, during the execution of projects to ensure the accuracy of project schedules and financial benchmarks. The Project Control Specialist will be a key member of the Major Projects Operations team, reporting directly to the Senior Scheduler.
Role accountabilities:
Project Planning and Scheduling:
Develop and maintain detailed project baseline schedules, ensuring alignment with contract milestones and objectives during the pursuit and the post-ward stages.
Develop Contract Time Determination (CTD) Schedules, ensuring alignment with staging plans and construction restrictions.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to establish realistic and achievable project timelines and budgets.
Periodically update and analyze project schedules, identifying potential risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
Conduct schedule impact assessments for Client proposed changes and provide recommendations to maintain project timelines.
Support the Document Control Team with Client Reporting, deliverable review recommendations, and database management.
Cost Control:
Assist in the development of design fees as it relates to tender and detail design project stages ensuring the scope of work is appropriately accounted for.
Work with project teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost control measures.
Assist Project Managers with capturing potential change orders through effective change control measurement and reporting techniques, limiting the erosion of project profitability.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or related field.
Three or more years of in the field of transportation/infrastructure projects.
Primavera P6 experience.
Proficient with Excel and Office Suite programs.
Understands Critical Path Method scheduling concepts.
Pre-Let Design Build Program external experience and knowledge with GDOT.
Ability to work independently and participate in concurrent pursuits and projects.
Requires a combination of salesmanship and technical empathy.
Interest in reviewing and understanding complex contracts to ident