Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Construction Project Scheduler– K-12, ANS

Accenture; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Construction Scheduler to join their dynamic team. This role involves developing and maintaining comprehensive schedules for K-12 construction projects, ensuring timelines are realistic and achievable. You will interpret detailed construction drawings, perform quality assurance on contractor submissions, and conduct critical path analysis to ensure project success. Join a forward-thinking company that leverages technology and human ingenuity to redefine how capital projects are executed, delivering better outcomes for clients while cultivating strong relationships with stakeholders. If you have a passion for construction and scheduling, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in Construction Scheduling required.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive program schedules for construction projects.
• Perform quality assurance on contractor schedule submittals and ensure compliance.
• Conduct critical path and earned value analysis to keep projects on track.

Skills

Construction Scheduling

Quality Assurance and Control

Critical Path Analysis

Time Impact Analysis

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Additional 2 years experience in Construction Scheduling

Tools

Primavera

MS Office Suite

Job description

As Accenture continues to grow, we have an increasing number of career opportunities available to you. Depending on the job and location, you may be directed to apply with Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects LLP or one of the following Legal entities:

1. Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC
2. Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc.

Please note that benefits can vary by country and role. Please check with your recruiter for more information.

WHO WE ARE:

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects. We are reinventing how capital projects are planned, designed, managed and executed. We help our clients efficiently and sustainably build and upgrade the factories, plants, networks, grids, transport and public infrastructure we need to live and work. Local knowledge backed by global capabilities and experience. That’s how we deliver better outcomes for our clients. Our experienced program and project managers work on the ground, hand in hand with our industry experts, strategists, technologists and ecosystem partners to help us improve project performance and outcomes. We balance the need to make improvements immediately with the desire to transform the way projects are delivered in the future.

From inception to completion, we use deep "hands on" design and construction experience coupled with data, technology and AI to help bring projects in on time and on budget. While helping to execute today, we focus on building a digital backbone to improve collaboration between stakeholders, reduce risk and use resources more efficiently. We digitally enable the workforce to help them predict issues, work more effectively and ensure their safety. Together with our clients we are using technology and human ingenuity to reinvent the way our built world is created, operated and maintained. Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/services/infrastructure-capital-projects)

THE WORK:

1. You’ll develop and maintain comprehensive program schedules, identify relationships, logic, milestones, and constraints for K-12 construction projects of various types, ensuring all timelines are realistic and achievable.
2. You’ll independently interpret detailed construction drawings (including Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Civil, etc.), and develop a clear understanding of the work scope to accurately integrate into project schedules.
3. You’ll review contractor baseline schedule submissions to verify that all work scope is properly identified and logically sequenced. Provides detailed written comments and feedback to ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines.
4. You’ll perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) on contractor schedule submittals, ensure conformance with the contract. Review critical path, cost loading, resource loading (man-hours), schedule content, recovery schedules, logic relationships, lags, constraints, and milestones for accuracy and completeness.
5. You’ll perform time impact analysis for any change orders that affect the construction schedule and conduct negotiations with the Owner's Authorized Representative (OAR) and contractors to resolve delay time settlements and mitigate schedule impacts.
6. You’ll read construction drawings and contracts to determine whether work is in or out of scope. Understand terms and conditions to assess whether any compensable or non-compensable time extensions are justified, ensuring proper documentation of schedule changes.
7. You’ll conduct critical path analysis and earned value analysis regularly to ensure that construction projects remain on track and meet time and budget requirements. Provides reports to identify potential issues and corrective actions.
8. You’ll visit construction sites as necessary to monitor the contractor’s weekly/monthly schedule progress. Provides updates and progress reports to the OAR and upper management, ensuring alignment with established milestones.
9. You’ll maintain open and effective communication with contractors regarding all schedule and progress-related matters. Participates in weekly status meetings and other schedule-related meetings to address concerns and keep the project on track.
10. You’ll regularly perform QA/QC reviews on program schedules and master schedules to ensure accuracy and compliance with program standards. Ensures proper use of program-level standard codes, layouts, and reports to maintain data integrity.
11. Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.

$145,000 - $160,000 a year

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Massachusetts, Illinois, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York or Washington as set forth below.

We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

1. Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management OR
2. Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in any course, with an additional two (2) years of experience in Construction Scheduling
3. Minimum of 5 (five) years full time paid professional experience in Construction Scheduling for an Owner or General Contractor

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

1. Experience in an educational facility or public works projects
2. Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification or related certificates
3. Proficiency in Primavera Latest Version and MS Office Suite
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
5. Superior organizational and planning skills
6. Ability to build efficient working relationships with project teams and department staff
7. Understanding of theories, principles and practices of cost engineering, scheduling and schedule forensics