Project Scheduler

PADCOM Design and Construction Management; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PADCOM Design and Construction Management is seeking an experienced Construction Scheduler to drive and control project timelines in a dynamic L.A. environment. You will develop and maintain program schedules, assess critical paths, and communicate schedule status to stakeholders.

The role requires strong Primavera skills, a deep understanding of time impact analyses, and experience with owner or GC projects, ideally in complex infrastructure or public works settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of construction scheduling experience.
• Experience on airport, transportation, or public works projects preferred.
• Proficient in Primavera and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain program schedules with logic, milestones, and constraints.
• Review baseline schedule submissions and provide written feedback.
• Perform QA/QC on contractor schedules for contract compliance.
• Conduct Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and participate in schedule negotiations.
• Analyze Critical Path and Earned Value to assess progress and potential delays.
• Coordinate with project teams and leadership to align schedules with program goals.
• Prepare reports and updates for management.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Scheduling theories

Cost engineering

Schedule forensics

Education

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

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years Construction Scheduling experience

Tools

Primavera (latest version)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This individual will be responsible for ensuring that construction projects follow structured timelines, meet deadlines, and adhere to best practices in scheduling and project control. The position requires proficiency in Primavera scheduling software, critical path analysis, and time impact assessments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain program schedules, identifying relationships, logic, milestones, and constraints for various construction projects.
• Review Contractor Baseline Schedule submissions to ensure all work scope is identified and logically sequenced, providing written feedback.
• Perform QA/QC on contractor schedule submittals for compliance with contract requirements, including cost loading, resource allocation, schedule content, and constraints.
• Conduct Time Impact Analysis (TIA) for construction schedule changes and participate in schedule negotiations with contractors and OARs.
• Analyze Critical Path and Earned Value to assess project progress and potential delays.
• Monitor construction sites, reviewing contractor progress and reporting status updates to project teams and upper management.
• Ensure effective communication with contractors regarding schedule-related issues, participating in weekly and status meetings.
• Perform regular QA/QC reviews for Program and Master Schedules to maintain accuracy and consistency.
• Coordinate with project teams and department leadership to align project schedules with overall program goals.
• Prepare reports and updates as directed by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of full-time paid professional experience in Construction Scheduling for an Owner or General Contractor.
• Experience in airport, transportation, or public works projects is preferred.
• Proficiency in Primavera (latest version) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Required Education (One of the Following):

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field, with two additional years of experience in Construction Scheduling to compensate for the required education.

Required Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and planning abilities.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate efficiently with project teams and department staff.
• Understanding of cost engineering, scheduling theories, and schedule forensics.