Senior Scheduler - Gateway

Role description

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Scheduler to support one of the most iconic and consequential infrastructure initiatives in the United States — the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP).

We are working in partnership with Parsons and Mace as part of the MPA Delivery Partner team, selected by the Gateway Development Commission to deliver this transformative project. The HTP is a critical component of the broader Gateway Program — one of the most ambitious and impactful transportation initiatives in the nation — and is designed to strengthen mobility, enhance resiliency, and ensure the long-term reliability of the Northeast Corridor.

The project encompasses the construction of a new, two-track rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River, along with the full rehabilitation of the existing 113‑year‑old North River Tunnel. This vital infrastructure supports more than 200,000 daily passengers via Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT and serves as a backbone for economic activity and connectivity between New York and New Jersey.

This is more than just a job — it’s a once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure program that will reshape rail transportation, drive sustainable economic growth, and improve regional accessibility for millions. As part of this high‑performing, multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver excellence on one of the most technically complex and high‑profile projects in the world.

• Evaluate and improve scheduling processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy; may include developing procedures, instructions, and/or guidelines that facilitate the two‑way flow of cost and schedule information.
• Contribute to specified elements of the business planning and budgeting process.
• Manage and ensure that the Baseline Change management process is followed.
• Lead the qualitative and quantitative schedule risk analysis.
• Proactively identify schedule risks and lead teams to identify mitigation strategies to minimize potential delays.
• Develop bid evaluation schedule criteria and prepares bid evaluations.
• Ensure that schedules meet the Project Requirements; review, evaluate and improve schedule quality.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather information and ensure accurate representation of project timelines.
• Monitor and report the critical path and schedule performance of the total project.
• Identify performance variances regarding actual versus planned results and recommend corrective actions to better align planned and actual results.
• Prepare monthly schedule updates, narratives, and reports for management and client.

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• At least 10‑12 years’ experience in construction project scheduling and project controls, at least five (5) of which are on highly complex or large (>$500 million) projects, with 5‑8 years of direct hands‑on experience as a scheduler, specifically using Primavera scheduling software.

• Proven experience in analyzing schedule claims.
• Strong communication and collaboration experience with clients, vendors, and diverse teams.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• EAP
• 401K
• STD & LTD
• AD&D, life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Reward & recognition program
• Wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement (optional)

We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year.

The salary range for this position is $180,000 – $235,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, including experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.