Construction Scheduler / Project Scheduler in Los Angeles

Energy Jobline ZR; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 120 hours/year

8 paid holidays per year

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) matching up to 3%

Professional development up to $1,000

Parking up to $100/month

Job summary

PMCS Group, Inc. is seeking a Construction Scheduler / Project Scheduler to support construction projects in Los Angeles, CA. This onsite role requires strong scheduling, schedule analysis, and reporting experience to help address schedule issues and support informed decision-making.

You will work with project teams, review Primavera P6 schedules, develop Earned Value curves, and produce management reports. A bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering and six years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Six years of full-time paid professional experience in construction scheduling.
• Experience with educational facilities or public works projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Review contractor P6 baseline construction schedules and monthly updates.
• Identify missing scope, logic gaps, milestones, and critical path issues.
• Provide written schedule review comments using LAUSD templates.
• Perform QA/QC on contractor schedule submittals for contract compliance.
• Create Earned Value Curves using LAUSD EVA template guidelines.
• Monitor monthly construction progress and identify potential problem areas.
• Analyze KPIs from Primavera P6 schedules and Excel Earned Value Curves.
• Produce contract variance reports, root cause findings, and schedule recovery recommendations.
• Develop or review preliminary construction schedules from plans and specifications.
• Perform Time Impact Analysis using Windows Analysis methods.
• Read contract drawings to assess scope and review time extension requests.
• Update Program Schedules and Master Schedules regularly.
• Prepare reports for senior management.

Skills

Scheduling

Communication

Organization

Cost engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office Suite

Job description

Construction Scheduler / Project Scheduler-$171K to $191K

The role

PMCS Group, Inc. isseeking aConstruction Scheduler / Project Scheduler to support construction projects inLos Angeles, CA. This is an onsite role suited to a highly organized professional with strong construction scheduling, schedule analysis, and reporting experience.You will work closely with project teams and department staff to help address schedule issues and support informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Review contractor P6 baseline construction schedules and monthly updates.
• Identify missing scope, logic gaps, milestones, and critical path issues.
• Provide written technical schedule review comments using LAUSD templates.
• Perform QA/QC on contractor schedule submittals for contract compliance.
• Create Earned Value Curves using LAUSD EVA template guidelines.
• Monitor monthly construction progress and identify potential problem areas.
• Analyze Key Performance Indicators from Primavera P6 schedules and Excel Earned Value Curves.
• Produce contract variance reports, root cause findings, and schedule recovery recommendations.
• Develop or review preliminary construction schedules from plans and specifications.
• Perform Time Impact Analysis using Windows Analysis methods.
• Read contract drawings to assess scope and review time extension requests.
• Update Program Schedules and Master Schedules on a regular basis.
• Maintain proper use of standard codes, layouts, and reports to protect data integrity.
• Prepare reports for senior management as needed.
• Visit construction sites, attend meetings, and check contractor schedule progress.

The Benefits

• PTO:120 hours annually (vacation/sick time), accrual starts on day one, available after 30 days.
• Holidays:8 paid holidays per year, including New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Insurance:100% coverage for employee’s Medical, Dental, and Vision, with additional costs for dependents and enhanced plans (Kaiser and Anthem Blue Cross options).
• 401(k) Savings Plan:100% match up to 3%, plus 50% of the next 2% (fully vested immediately).
• Professional Development:Up to $1,000 annually for license/certification renewals and qualifying education.
• Parking:Parking provided, up to $100/month if applicable

The person

You will needsix years of full-time paid professional experiencein construction scheduling for an Owner or General Contractor. Experience with educational facilities or public works projects is .

You will also need:

• Proficiency in Primavera P6, latest version, including P6 v19.
• Strong MS Office Suite skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Understanding of cost engineering, scheduling, and schedule forensics.

A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field is required. A bachelor’s degree in another subject may be accepted with two additional years of construction scheduling experience.