Project Scheduler

Jobtailor; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned Construction Scheduler to develop and analyze schedules using Primavera P6, align them with project scope and contracts, and review contractor baselines for logic and critical path accuracy. You will perform Time Impact Analysis, EVA, and KPI reporting while guiding progress and risk mitigation on major projects.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in scheduling for Owner/GC roles, strong communication, and familiarity with public works or educational facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or a related degree with additional scheduling experience.
• Minimum six years of full-time professional experience in construction scheduling for an Owner or General Contractor
• Experience supporting public works or educational facility projects preferred
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, latest version
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and planning abilities
• Ability to build effective working relationships with project teams
• Understanding of cost engineering principles, scheduling methodologies, and schedule forensics
• PMP PSP CCP Primavera P6 Prof Certification OSHA 30-Hr listed as differentiators

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and analyze construction schedules using Primavera P6
• Ensure schedules align with project scope, contract requirements, and program-level controls
• Interpret construction drawings and define project scope for scheduling purposes
• Review contractor baseline schedules for completeness, logic, and critical path accuracy
• Analyze schedule updates and identify milestone and critical path delays
• Perform QA/QC reviews of contractor schedule submittals
• Develop Earned Value curves and perform EVA analysis
• Monitor construction progress and identify schedule risks and mitigation strategies
• Generate KPI reports, variance reports, and recovery recommendations
• Conduct Time Impact Analysis using windows analysis methodologies
• Evaluate contract scope and assess entitlement for time extensions
• Provide schedule updates to program/master schedules
• Maintain data integrity through standardized coding, layouts, and reporting
• Attend project meetings and conduct site visits as needed
• Prepare detailed reports for senior management
• Work closely with project teams to monitor progress, evaluate schedule performance, and provide schedule analysis, earned value metrics, and reporting

Skills

Construction Scheduling

Time Impact Analysis

Earned Value Analysis

Schedule Forensics

Data Integrity Management

KPI Reporting

Variance Reporting

Critical Path Analysis

QA/QC

Strong Communication

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Develop, review, and analyze construction schedules using Primavera P6
• Ensure schedules align with project scope, contract requirements, and program-level controls
• Interpret construction drawings and define project scope for scheduling purposes
• Review contractor baseline schedules for completeness, logic, and critical path accuracy
• Analyze schedule updates and identify milestone and critical path delays
• Perform QA/QC reviews of contractor schedule submittals
• Develop Earned Value curves and perform EVA analysis
• Monitor construction progress and identify schedule risks and mitigation strategies
• Generate KPI reports, variance reports, and recovery recommendations
• Conduct Time Impact Analysis using windows analysis methodologies
• Evaluate contract scope and assess entitlement for time extensions
• Provide schedule updates to program/master schedules
• Maintain data integrity through standardized coding, layouts, and reporting
• Attend project meetings and conduct site visits as needed
• Prepare detailed reports for senior management
• Work closely with project teams to monitor progress, evaluate schedule performance, and provide schedule analysis, earned value metrics, and reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or Bachelor’s degree in any field with an additional two years of construction scheduling experience
• Minimum six years of full-time professional experience in construction scheduling for an Owner or General Contractor
• Experience supporting public works or educational facility projects preferred
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, latest version
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and planning abilities
• Ability to build effective working relationships with project teams
• Understanding of cost engineering principles, scheduling methodologies, and schedule forensics
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification listed as a differentiator
• Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification listed as a differentiator
• Certified Cost Professional (CCP) certification listed as a differentiator
• Primavera P6 Professional Certification listed as a differentiator
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification listed as a differentiator

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in construction scheduling, including the use of Primavera P6 for developing and analyzing schedules, conducting Time Impact Analysis, and performing Earned Value Analysis. Strong ability to communicate effectively, build relationships with project teams, and ensure alignment with project scope and contract requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Primavera P6 Proficiency
• Construction Scheduling Experience
• Earned Value Analysis
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Construction Scheduling
• Time Impact Analysis
• Earned Value Analysis
• Schedule Forensics
• Data Integrity Management
• KPI Reporting
• Variance Reporting
• Critical Path Analysis
• Contract Scope Evaluation
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication
• Strong Verbal Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Planning Abilities

Certifications & Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP)
• Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
• Primavera P6 Professional Certification
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification

Industry Keywords

• Construction Management
• Public Works Projects
• Educational Facility Projects
• Contract Requirements
• Project Scope

Tools & Technologies

• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Office Suite