Construction Scheduler (Multi-Family)

Trueline Talent; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role (Northern or Southern CA)

Opportunities to shape in-house sched­

Direct exposure to executive leaders

Job summary

Trueline offers a growth-focused Construction Scheduler role supporting multifamily projects across California. You will become the scheduling subject matter expert, establishing standards and partnering with Project Managers, Superintendents, and construction leadership to drive on-time delivery.

In this hybrid position, you will build schedules, manage baselines, integrate field progress, and mentor teams on Microsoft Project while traveling between Northern and Southern California locations

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining construction schedules.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and project planning.
• Ability to evaluate schedule logic, durations, milestones, and dependencies.
• Experience supporting schedule updates throughout active construction.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel periodically between Northern and Southern California.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed baseline construction schedules from kickoff through completion.
• Develop and maintain schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Operations leaders to establish sequencing and milestones.
• Review schedules for accuracy, constructability, logic, and trade sequencing.
• Support monthly schedule updates throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Incorporate actual project progress and field conditions into schedule revisions.
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and critical path concerns.
• Recommend recovery plans and sequencing adjustments when projects fall behind.
• Travel periodically between Northern and Southern California project locations.
• Train and coach project teams on Microsoft Project and effective schedule management.
• Partner with construction leadership to improve planning and execution across the organization.

Skills

Construction scheduling

Project coordination

Scheduling expertise

Multi-project management

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Trueline's client, a growing California general contractor specializing in multifamily construction, is seeking a Construction Scheduler -Multifamily to support projects across Northern and Southern California. This is a high-impact opportunity to become the company's scheduling subject matter expert, build consistent scheduling standards, and partner closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and construction leadership across a growing portfolio.

What You'll Do as the Construction Scheduler:

• Build detailed baseline construction schedules from project kickoff through completion
• Develop and maintain schedules using Microsoft Project
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Operations leaders to establish realistic project sequencing and milestones
• Review schedules for accuracy, constructability, logic, and trade sequencing
• Support monthly schedule updates throughout the construction lifecycle
• Incorporate actual project progress and field conditions into schedule revisions
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and critical path concerns
• Recommend recovery plans and sequencing adjustments when projects fall behind
• Support planning across multiple active multifamily developments
• Help project teams translate schedules into practical field execution plans
• Establish consistent scheduling procedures, templates, and best practices
• Serve as the internal scheduling resource for Project Managers and Superintendents
• Train and coach project teams on Microsoft Project and effective schedule management
• Partner with construction leadership to improve planning and execution across the organization
• Help evaluate and implement additional scheduling tools when they can improve project performance
• Travel periodically between Northern and Southern California project locations

Must-Haves as the Construction Scheduler:

• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining construction schedules
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project
• Experience building baseline schedules from project startup
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and project planning
• Ability to evaluate schedule logic, durations, milestones, and dependencies
• Experience supporting schedule updates throughout active construction
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams
• Ability to explain scheduling concepts to construction professionals with different levels of scheduling experience
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-directed approach and interest in improving processes
• Willingness to travel periodically between Northern and Southern California

Nice-to-Haves as the Construction Scheduler:

• Multifamily construction experience
• Experience supporting multiple projects or business units
• Background as a Project Controls Engineer
• Previous Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Superintendent experience with significant scheduling responsibility
• Experience training field teams on scheduling software
• Familiarity with additional construction scheduling or project controls platforms
• Experience supporting look-ahead planning and milestone development
• Experience working across both Northern and Southern California construction markets

Our Client Offers:

• Base salary of $110,000-$140,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid role with flexibility to be based in Northern or Southern California
• Opportunity to build the company's first dedicated in-house scheduling function
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and Directors of Construction
• Strong pipeline of multifamily construction projects throughout California
• Significant ownership over scheduling standards, processes, and training
• Opportunity to influence project planning across the organization
• Collaborative environment with close interaction between office and field teams
• Long-term career advancement within a growing contractor
• High-visibility role with measurable impact on project execution

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.