Project Controls Analyst - Scheduler

PM2CM; Monterey Park (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance

401(k) with 3% Company Match

Profit Sharing Opportunities

Generous PTO & Flex Time

Job summary

A public works consulting firm in Monterey Park seeks a Scheduler I to shape and optimize schedules for large-scale public education projects. This role offers clear paths for advancement to Senior Scheduler positions and includes responsibilities such as maintaining detailed project schedules, updating contractor schedules, and conducting site visits. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in scheduling software are essential. Benefits include 100% employer-paid health insurance, 401(k) matching, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of project scheduling experience, preferably in construction or educational projects.
• Solid understanding of CPM and EVM methodologies.
• Flexibility to work across multiple project sites.

Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed project schedules aligned with master programs.
• Evaluate weekly/monthly schedule updates and draft executive narratives.
• Conduct site visits to verify progress and align schedule data.

Skills

Project scheduling experience

Proficiency in Primavera P6

Cost engineering understanding

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Why This Role Shines

• Impact: Shape and optimize schedules across large-scale public education projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Growth Path: Structured as a Scheduler I with clear advancement to Senior Scheduler or Project Controls roles.
• Collaboration: Work closely with construction teams, management, and stakeholders—your insights drive decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Craft and maintain detailed project and program schedules aligned with overarching master programs.
• Update and validate monthly master schedules with the Project Team.
• Review and validate contractor schedules against contractual norms and industry standards.
• Evaluate weekly/monthly schedule updates, draft executive narratives and present insights to leadership.
• Analyze time impacts, assess recovery schedules, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Employ Critical Path Method (CPM) and Earned Value Management (EVM) to monitor performance.
• Deliver monthly Schedule Variance Reports highlighting deviations and recommending corrective actions.
• Identify scheduling risks early—propose innovative, practical solutions.
• Conduct site visits to verify progress and align schedule data with real-world conditions.
• Develop cost-loaded schedules for accurate cash-flow forecasting; monitor actual vs. forecasted costs.
• Partner with the Lead Scheduler, Project Managers, and Engineers to update schedules collaboratively.
• Offer scheduling support across the project team as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• 1–3 years of project scheduling experience (preferably in construction, public works, or educational projects) on sizable initiatives.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 (or equivalent) and Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Solid understanding of cost engineering, scheduling theory, CPM, and EVM.
• Excellent communication skills—clear, concise, persuasive.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related; or equivalent experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Flexibility to work across multiple project sites; comfortable in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Preferred:

• Experience reviewing contract schedules for compliance.
• Familiarity with cost-loaded scheduling and financial forecast tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to lead schedule analysis and present findings to senior leadership.

100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance – Full medical coverage for employees, giving you peace of mind with zero out-of-pocket premiums.

401(k) with 3% Company Match – Invest in your future with a retirement plan that grows alongside your career.

Profit Sharing Opportunities – When the company succeeds, you share in the rewards.

Generous PTO & Flex Time – Start with 120 hours of paid time off, giving you the flexibility to recharge, travel, or take care of personal needs.

Career Growth Pathways – Clear advancement opportunities into senior scheduling and project controls leadership roles.