Project Scheduler

McKissack & McKissack; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Matching 401k Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

McKissack & McKissack in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Project Scheduler to manage and analyze construction schedules for educational facilities and public works projects. The role requires P6 v19 expertise, strong communication, and collaboration with project teams.

Responsibilities include baseline and monthly schedule reviews, Earned Value analysis, QA/QC of submittals, and KPI reporting. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of full-time scheduling experience on educational or public works projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 v19 and Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field.
• Alternative: BA + 2 years scheduling experience in lieu of degree.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with project teams and staff.
• Understanding of cost engineering, scheduling, and schedule forensics.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and develop project scope understanding from disciplines.
• Review P6 baseline schedules, identify gaps, analyze logic and milestones.
• Assess monthly P6 updates, document slippage and schedule analysis.
• QA/QC contractor schedule submittals for contract conformance.
• Create Earned Value curves per LAUSD templates.
• Monitor progress, address impacts, and identify schedule improvements.
• Prepare KPI analyses from P6 and Earned Value data and generate variance reports.
• Develop or review preliminary schedules based on plans/specs.
• Perform Time Impact Analysis with contemporaneous parameters.
• Read drawings to determine scope change and potential extensions.
• Communicate schedule findings in meetings and update master plans regularly.
• Generate reports, visit sites, and support senior management

Skills

Primavera P6 expertise

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Cost scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management/engineering/architecture

Bachelor’s degree in any field + 2 years scheduling experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join McKissack & McKissack's team! Immediate opening for a Project 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

• Interpret and read detailed construction drawings, including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and related disciplines, to develop a clear understanding of project scope.
• Review contractor P6 initial baseline construction schedules, identify missing scope, logic, or milestones, analyze the critical path, review cost loading, and provide written technical schedule review comments using LAUSD structured templates.
• Review contractor P6 monthly schedule updates and provide written comments documenting milestone slippage, critical path activity slippage, and overall schedule analysis using LAUSD structured templates.
• Perform QA/QC on contractor schedule submittals for conformance with contract requirements.
• Create Earned Value Curves based on LAUSD EVA template guidelines.
• Monitor monthly construction progress, identify problem areas, help address schedule impacts, and look for opportunities to advance the schedule.
• Provide and analyze Key Performance Indicators from Primavera P6 schedules and Excel Earned Value Curves, and prepare contract variance reports with root causes, mitigation investigations, and recovery recommendations.
• Develop or review suggested preliminary construction schedules based on available plans and specifications.
• Perform schedule Time Impact Analysis using Windows Analysis and incorporate contemporaneous and/or forensic schedule parameters in detailed written analyses.
• Read contract drawings and understand contract terms and conditions to determine whether work is in or out of scope and whether compensable or non‑compensable time extensions have merit.
• Communicate effectively with project teams regarding schedule and progress‑related issues or concerns during regular schedule meetings.
• Update program and master schedules on a regular basis and ensure proper use of program‑level standard codes, layouts, and reports to maintain data integrity.
• Prepare reports as needed and directed by senior management, visit construction sites, attend meetings as needed, and check contractor monthly schedule progress.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of full‑time paid professional experience in construction scheduling for an owner or general contractor, preferably on educational facility or public works projects.
• Proficiency in the latest version of Primavera P6, specifically P6 v19, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field.
• Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in any course of study, plus an additional two (2) years of construction scheduling experience to compensate for the required education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with superior organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with project teams and department staff.
• Understanding of the theories, principles, and practices of cost engineering, scheduling, and schedule forensics.

Compensation

Salary range: $135,000 to $150,000/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 & McKissack is 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.