128R-23: Roles and Responsibilities of a Planning and Scheduling Practitioner
AACE International, May 17, 2023

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This recommended practice (RP) is intended to serve as a guideline, not a standard. As such, this AACE International RP defines the required roles and responsibilities of a planning and scheduling practitioner. This RP also outlines the career progression of a planning and scheduling practitioner applicable to various industries. It describes the roles and responsibilities of a planning and scheduling practitioner during the various phases of project planning and schedule development, management, and control.

This RP outlines the roles and responsibilities of a planning and scheduling practitioner, based upon their knowledge, skill level, and years of experience. This RP will outline the following:

• Core planning and scheduling competency areas
• Educational and/or experience levels
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Total cost management (TCM) knowledge
• Computer and software skills and knowledge

Typically, most planning and scheduling practitioners begin their careers in more traditional project management roles depending upon the industry in which they are employed. For example, in construction, they may first develop their skills as a project engineer, field supervisor, or estimator; or they may have begun their career in the field in a specific trade or discipline of work. The skills learned in these roles become fundamental to their project management foundation as they progress into planning and scheduling roles. As a planning and scheduling practitioner develops their skills, they may progress to a senior level position and be considered planning and scheduling subject matter experts (SMEs) in multiple disciplines or market types. After mastering many areas within the planning and scheduling field, the seasoned planning and scheduling practitioner may become a Manager of Planning and Scheduling or Director of Planning and Scheduling within an individual department or organization. Managers or Directors of Planning and Scheduling may include company management duties such as: developing standards and guidelines, training, budgeting, personnel reviews, and other administrative roles.

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