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AECOM is hiring for a Project Planning & Scheduling Specialist II in Los Angeles, CA. 

Job Duties:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience in Oracle Primavera P6

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with schedule management on infrastructure construction programs.
• Experience with schedule evolution from estimating through design - construction - closeout including changes.

• United States Citizenship is required for US work authorization.
• This position is anticipated to be fulltime onsite.

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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. 

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