Project Scheduler

Padcomdcm; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A construction management firm in Los Angeles seeks a Project Scheduler to support construction scheduling across LAUSD facilities projects. Candidates should have at least 6 years of scheduling experience and a relevant degree, plus proficiency in Primavera P6. This onsite position will involve monitoring project progress, analyzing schedules, and preparing reports. The firm offers competitive salary and benefits including medical and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in construction scheduling.
• Experience working for an owner, consultant, or general contractor.
• Experience on public works or educational facility projects is preferred.
• Experience with owner, consultant, or general contractor environments
• Experience on public works or educational facility projects preferred

Responsibilities

• Independently review contractor schedules and perform schedule analysis.
• Monitor construction progress and identify schedule risks.
• Prepare reports and presentations for project leadership.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of schedule submittals for contract compliance.
• Develop Earned Value Analysis curves based on program guidelines.
• Monitor progress and identify schedule risks and recovery opportunities.
• Generate and analyze KPIs and variance reports with root-cause analysis and mitigation.
• Develop or review preliminary schedules based on plans and specs.
• Evaluate entitlement to time extensions.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate schedule issues with teams.
• Maintain and update program and master schedules.
• Ensure proper use of scheduling standards, coding, and reporting formats.
• Conduct site visits to verify progress and schedule alignment.
• Prepare reports and presentations for project leadership

Skills

Proficiency in Primavera P6 (latest version)

Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Understanding of cost engineering, scheduling principles, and schedule forensics

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and planning abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in any field with two years of relevant scheduling experience

Tools

Primavera P6 (latest version)

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Cost engineering

Scheduling principles

Schedule forensics

Job description

PADCOM is deeply invested in our employees; we look at our team as a family.

Project Scheduler

About the Role

PADCOM Design & Construction Management Services is seeking a Project Scheduler to support construction scheduling and program controls across LAUSD facilities projects.

This role is responsible for independently reviewing contractor schedules, performing schedule analysis, and supporting program-level reporting and forecasting. The position plays a critical role in monitoring project progress, identifying risks, and ensuring schedules align with contract requirements and program objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Interpret construction drawings across disciplines (architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil) to understand full project scope.

Review contractor baseline schedules in Primavera P6 and identify missing scope, logic, milestones, and critical path activities.

Analyze contractor monthly schedule updates and document schedule delays, slippage, and impacts.

Perform QA/QC reviews of schedule submittals for compliance with contract requirements.

Develop Earned Value Analysis (EVA) curves based on program guidelines.

Monitor construction progress and identify schedule risks and recovery opportunities.

Generate and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and variance reports, including root cause analysis and mitigation recommendations.

Develop or review preliminary construction schedules based on plans and specifications.

Evaluate contract documents to determine entitlement to time extensions.

Participate in project meetings and communicate schedule issues with project teams.

Maintain and update program and master schedules.

Ensure proper use of scheduling standards, coding structures, and reporting formats.

Conduct site visits to verify construction progress and schedule alignment.

Prepare reports and presentations for project leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
OR

Bachelor’s degree in any field with additional two (2) years of relevant scheduling experience

Experience

Minimum 6 years of professional experience in construction scheduling

Experience working for an owner, consultant, or general contractor

Experience on public works or educational facility projects preferred

Skills & Knowledge

Proficiency in Primavera P6 (latest version)

Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Understanding of cost engineering, scheduling principles, and schedule forensics

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and planning abilities

Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders

Work Conditions & Requirements

Onsite position supporting active construction projects

May require site visits and coordination with multiple project teams

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: Competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Schedule: Full-Time

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, and professional development opportunities

How to Apply

Submit the following through the PADCOM careers portal:

Certifications or training (if applicable)