Project Scheduler

Padcomdcm; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement contributions

Professional development

Job summary

PADCOM is seeking a Project Scheduler to support construction scheduling and program controls across LAUSD facilities projects. The role reviews contractor schedules, performs schedule analysis, and supports program-level reporting and forecasting to monitor progress and mitigate risks.

You will work onsite in Los Angeles, applying Primavera P6, EVA, and KPI tools to ensure schedules align with contract requirements and program objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture or related field.
• Alternative: Bachelor's with 2 years scheduling experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret construction drawings across disciplines to understand project scope.
• Review baseline schedules in Primavera P6 and identify gaps and critical path issues.
• Analyze monthly schedule updates and document delays and impacts.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of schedule submittals for contract compliance.
• Develop Earned Value Analysis curves per program guidelines.
• Monitor progress and identify schedule risks and recovery opportunities.
• Generate KPIs and variance reports with root-cause analysis and mitigation.
• Develop or review preliminary schedules from plans and specs.
• Evaluate contract documents for time extensions.
• Participate in meetings and communicate schedule issues with teams.
• Maintain and update program and master schedules.
• Ensure proper scheduling standards, coding, and reporting formats.
• Conduct site visits to verify progress and alignment.
• Prepare reports and presentations for project leadership.

Skills

Scheduling analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Organization & planning

Team collaboration

Education

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

Bachelor's degree in any field with 2 years scheduling experience

Tools

Primavera P6 (latest version)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

Project SchedulerAbout 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 QualificationsEducation

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