Scheduler

Plant Construction Company, LP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading construction firm in San Francisco seeks an experienced Scheduler to support project planning and execution. This role focuses on developing and maintaining schedules, collaborating with project teams, and ensuring timely project completion. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 years of experience in the construction industry, proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite, and strong communication skills. This in-house position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in the construction industry as a Scheduler.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior organizational and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules.
• Coordinate with project managers and field teams.
• Track progress and identify delays.
• Conduct Critical Path Method (CPM) analyses.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office Suite

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Plant Construction Company, L.P. is an award‑winning general contractor headquartered in San Francisco with an annual volume of approximately $400M. For over 75 years, Plant has been a leader in the construction industry providing preconstruction, construction management, and general contracting services for a wide range of project types including seismic renovation, infrastructure, life sciences, education, office, mixed-use developments, historic structures, hospitality and residential. We are known to consistently deliver quality construction, detailed and accurate estimates, and “high touch” client services for the most complex projects. As a firm of approximately 350 people, Plant is recognized for consistently meeting the standard set by the slogan “The Finest Construction Services, Efficiently Performed, Delivered on Schedule.”

We would like to add an experienced Scheduler to our team to work within the established culture and guidelines of the Company. Qualified candidates will support project planning and execution. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, coordinating with project managers and field teams, tracking progress, and identifying delays to keep projects operating on time and on budget.

Position Title: Scheduler

Reports To: Operations Manager

Status: Exempt

Required Experience: 6+ years

Salary Range: $150,000 – 175,000+

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Collaborate with project teams to manage preconstruction planning, design development, and bid/buy‑out schedules
• Partner with Marketing to create high level proposal schedules and visualizations.
• Review prime contracts and project specifications to ensure schedules comply with all applicable Contract Documents.
• Develop, prepare, update, and maintain baseline schedules, preconstruction schedules, proposal schedules, and month‑end schedule updates.
• Conduct Critical Path Method (CPM) analyses, Earned Value analyses, and forecasting.
• Prepare and validate schedule narratives, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractor schedule inputs and integrate their perspectives into the overall schedule.
• Facilitate collaborative planning sessions with project teams, designers, subcontractors, and stakeholders for sequencing, manpower planning, and milestone development.
• Alert project teams and owners to potential risks or deviations from plan; assist with mitigation strategies, recovery plans, and variance analysis.
• Provide risk‑management input for key schedule milestones.
• Prepare time impact analyses (TIA) to support schedule extensions and delay claims
• Create visual diagrams, graphics, and variance reports to communicate schedule status and conflicts.
• Conduct forensic schedule analysis for delay claims, cause‑effect analysis, disruption, and acceleration impacts.
• Develop project-specific recovery/acceleration plans as required under contract.
• Collect accurate and timely schedule updates from project teams; perform QA/QC on all schedule data.
• Review, develop, and report KPIs, data analytics, labor metrics, financial metrics, and scheduling metrics.
• Oversee P6 database management, including activity coding, cost loading, and resource loading.
• Assist in developing and conducting scheduling trainings, including Primavera P6 and hands‑on schedule-building workshops.
• Mentor project teams in scheduling best practices, including change orders and productivity tracking.
• Help teams with vertical alignment between P6 schedules and detailed tracking tools such as procurement logs, level 4/5 tools, and commitment‑based planning systems.
• Partner with estimating, safety, and project teams during planning phases.
• Complete additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in the construction industry as a Scheduler or in project controls.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior organizational and planning abilities.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with project teams and staff.
• Full comprehension of construction sequencing.
• Understanding of scheduling-related notices, contractual scheduling requirements, and financial projections.
• Ability to perform cost and resource loading in P6 on a project basis.

Plant Construction Company L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offers a competitive salary and benefits package and has an excellent record of employee retention. We promote professional development and career advancement opportunities. Please note that this is an in-house position and will NOT be worked remotely or outsourced.