Project Scheduler - Los Angeles, CA

CMTS LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health benefits

401k program

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Job summary

CMTS LLC is seeking a Project Scheduler to support large-scale capital construction programs in Los Angeles, CA. This role develops and analyzes construction schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with project scope, contract requirements, and program controls.

You will work closely with project teams to monitor progress, evaluate schedule performance, and provide critical insights through schedule analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) years of full-time professional experience in construction scheduling.
• Experience with public works or educational facility projects preferred.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 (latest version).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and define project scope for scheduling.
• Review baseline schedules in Primavera P6 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 (TIA) 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.

Skills

Scheduling expertise

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Planning abilities

Education

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

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

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Scheduler – Los Angeles, CA

Project Scheduler – Los Angeles, CA

Full-Time | On-Site | Los Angeles, CA

Why CMTS?

Every day at CMTS, our team delivers infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. With over 42 years of industry experience, CMTS has built a strong foundation for continued success, providing project and construction management services to public and private clients nationwide.

We value our employees by fostering a culture of learning, professional development, and collaboration. CMTS is committed to maintaining a work environment that emphasizes safety, integrity, and accountability while supporting work-life balance and employee well-being. Our teams are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact through the projects we deliver.

About Your Role

CMTS is seeking a highly motivated Project Scheduler to support large-scale capital construction programs in Los Angeles, CA. This role is responsible for developing, reviewing, and analyzing construction schedules using Primavera P6 while ensuring alignment with project scope, contract requirements, and program-level controls. The Project Scheduler will work closely with project teams to monitor progress, evaluate schedule performance, and provide critical insights through schedule analysis, earned value metrics, and reporting.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in any field with an additional two (2) years of construction scheduling experience

What You’ll Need to Get the Job Done

• Minimum six (6) 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)
• 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

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Project Management Professional (PMP) – Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) – AACE International
• Certified Cost Professional (CCP) – AACE International
• Primavera P6 Professional Certification – Oracle
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification – OSHA

What You’ll Do

• Interpret construction drawings and define project scope for scheduling purposes
• Review contractor baseline schedules in Primavera P6 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 (TIA) 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

What You Can Expect from CMTS

• Opportunities to work on high-impact infrastructure projects across the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands
• Collaborative and growth-focused team environment
• Competitive compensation
• CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for the employee
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities

Salary Requirements

$184,000 – $195,000 annually

Equal Employment Opportunity

CMTS LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. CMTS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws