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This will be a hybrid position (must be able to work a minimum of 3 days per week at Client’s Office/Sites located in the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area (DMV).\nWorking with the public transit team at GFT means shaping the future of transportation, delivering projects that improve mobility, safety, and accessibility for millions of passengers nationwide. Specializing in rail systems, bus rapid transit, and zero-emission mobility solutions, our experts combine deep technical knowledge with innovative thinking to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of transit networks. Together, we're transforming urban landscapes, reducing environmental impact, and connecting communities through state-of-the-art public transportation infrastructure. Explore some of our signature public transit projects here.\nWhat you will be challenged to do: The Project Scheduler will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing contractor’s schedule, progress and productivity of contractors, monitor and verify monthly costs and earned value, conduct change order management and control.\nIn this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:\nDevelop, manage, update, and monitor individual project schedules and integrated overall master program schedule.\nMonitor monthly labor and resource demands on the respective project schedule, and report variances and risks.\nEvaluate and adjust data regarding cost status, resource requirements, commitment data and productivity variance reports.\nDevelop and prepare monthly program and project progress summary reports.\nEstablish and ensure scheduling and cost control standards are implemented.\nInterface and maintain liaison with project management, client, and other consultants on all control related activities.\nPrepare a Resource Management Plan that describes how project resources will be acquired, allocated, monitored, and controlled. A KPI could include the Actual vs. Planned cost of each for proper tracking.\nAttend meetings with project managers to review and approve baseline schedules and attend regularly scheduled meetings as necessary to stay current on schedules.\nWhat you'll bring to our firm:\nBachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management.\nMinimum of 7+ years of experience with developing critical path project schedules for major capital transit or infrastructure projects and the ability to monitor schedules for key constraints such as (cost, scope, schedule, risk, resource, etc.).\n5+ years of experience using Primavera P6 scheduling software for large to medium projects.\n3+ years of construction scheduling experience with contractor.\nExperience with advanced scheduling principles using Primavera 6 (P6), MS Project or other related system applications is required. \nExcellent verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills; Proficiency with Microsoft Office especially Word and Excel.\nWhat we prefer:\nCredentialed PSP (Planning and Scheduling Professional) or PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional).\nCompensation: The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $150,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.\nFeatured Benefits:\nComprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.\nTax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.\nCompetitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.\nTuition reimbursement for continued education.\nCommitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations\nIncentive compensation for eligible positions.\nAt GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.\nOur clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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