Junior Scheduler

McKissack & McKissack; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

EAP

Tuition Assistance

Disability Insurance

Marketplace Perks-at-Work

Job summary

McKissack & McKissack in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Junior Scheduler to join our team on transformative construction projects. The role supports senior schedulers, prepares schedule reviews, and contributes to Excel and Primavera P6 reporting.

We value diversity, collaboration, mentorship, and opportunities to grow in program and construction management, architecture, and interior design. We offer comprehensive benefits and a path to professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• One year of full-time paid professional scheduling experience for owner or general contractor.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 (P6 v19) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction schedule review comments for baseline schedules and monthly updates using LAUSD templates.
• Create and populate schedule-related reports in Excel and Primavera P6.
• Create Earned Value Curves following LAUSD EVA template guidelines.
• Perform QA/QC on contractors’ schedule submittals for conformance with contract scope.
• Analyze schedules for proper codes, layouts, and reports to maintain data integrity.
• Update the master schedule with as-built dates and coordinate forecasted dates with Facilities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join McKissack & McKissack's team! Immediate opening for a Junior Scheduler in the Los Angeles, CA area.

McKissack & McKissack offers opportunities to grow your career while working on transformative projects in program and construction management, architecture, and interior design. We combine technical expertise and creative vision to deliver exceptional results. Our culture values diversity, professional development, and performance. We seek team players who are humble, hungry, and smart, with strong academic or professional experience, integrity, and a client-focused mindset. Join a team that invests in your success and rewards ambition, integrity, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of Senior Schedulers and Project Schedulers to provide construction schedule review comments for contractor-generated baseline schedules and monthly schedule updates using LAUSD review templates.
• Assist the scheduling team in creating and populating schedule-related reports in Excel and Primavera P6 software.
• Create Earned Value Curves based on LAUSD EVA template guidelines.
• Perform QA/QC on contractors’ schedule submittals for conformance with contract scope and requirements.
• Analyze schedules for proper use of program-level standard codes, layouts, and reports necessary to maintain data integrity.
• Perform QA/QC on P6 program schedules and validate logic ties to ensure conformance with scheduling guidelines for various project types.
• Update the master program schedule with as-built start and finish dates while coordinating input from Facilities teams on projected and forecasted sequential start and finish dates.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of full-time paid professional experience responsible for scheduling for an owner or general contractor, preferably on multiple educational facilities or public works projects.
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Proficiency in the latest version of Primavera P6, specifically P6 v19, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with project teams and department staff.
• Superior organizational and planning skills.

Compensation

Salary range: $90,000 to $110,000/yearly (dependent on years of experience, competency, travel requirements)

Employee Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Assistance
• Adoption Assistance
• Matching 401k Plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid-Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Marketplace Perks-at-Work

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement-McKissack & McKissackis committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, and local laws. This statement applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination. Salary ranges will be disclosed where required by law (e.g., CA, CO, NY, MA). Applicants needing reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact [e-mail]. Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.