Scheduler - Transit and Rail

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our Consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The Project

We are hiring an ambitious and forward-thinking a scheduler– transit and rail - to join our established and growing team in New York.

Our Values Shape The Way We Consult, And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They Are

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus -Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - for our people to excel.
  
  

In this position they will prepare and review 2-week, 6-week and project duration schedules. Collaboration across multiple workstreams and communication with project teams and owners.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Supports analysis of schedule, identifies and investigates project schedule variances.
• Reviews contractor schedule for compliance with contract and scheduling technicalities.
• Reviews contractor’s time impact analysis.
• 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 in development of Construction Time Determination (CTD) Schedule
• 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.
• 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.
• Participates in planning and scheduling meetings to gain insight to planning and scheduling issues.
  
  

You’ll Need To Have

• Knowledge of planning and scheduling concepts and principles including effects on financial performance.
• Familiar with data sources and supports basic schedule development.
• Familiar with construction drawings, specifications and construction contracting methods.
• Exposure to basic scheduling and cost baseline fundamentals, concepts and principles.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in reporting, data analysis, and presentation development.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Suite, Power BI, Tableau).
• New York/New Jersey specific experience.
• Evidence of good potential growth shown by satisfactory performance in past positions.
• Ability to adapt to new situations and to react objectively and expeditiously to critical and emergency construction operation engineering problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Potential to perform in a lead capacity.
  
  

You’ll Also Have

• Amtrak, MTA, NJT, MNRR, LIRR experience preferred.
  
  

Mace North America Offers The Competitive Benefits Such As

• Health, dental and vision insurance, including an option with a health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care and transit and parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Continuing education program
• Professional licensure and society memberships
  
  

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.