Scheduler

Talentify; Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Mace is seeking a senior planner with strong project controls to lead planning and scheduling for a California high‑speed rail programme. You’ll apply advanced methods and tools to optimise delivery, manage Earned Value, and guide programme methodologies while collaborating with clients and stakeholders to embed sustainability goals.

You will lead diverse teams, build client relationships, and influence proposals to drive value.

Qualifications

• Membership in a professional body (APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA) or demonstrable development.
• Extensive experience in planning and successful delivery of projects and programmes.
• Strong commercial, financial and stakeholder management expertise with leadership of diverse teams.
• Knowledge of sustainability, carbon reduction and digital innovation shaping project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and scheduling activities, applying advanced methods, techniques and tools to optimise delivery.
• Provide expertise in project controls, Earned Value Management and programme methodologies to support successful outcomes.
• Communicate analysis and corrective measures clearly to clients, teams and stakeholders, influencing complex requirements.
• Manage and develop professional teams delivering planning and schedule management services.
• Build strong client relationships, influencing acceptance of proposals and recommendations that drive value.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to embed sustainability, carbon reduction and net zero transition into programme delivery.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Earned Value Management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Position Status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in July, subject to approval.

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The Project

The project is constructing a high-speed rail 800-mile rail network in California. Currently, 119 miles are under construction in the Central Valley, aiming for initial operation between 2030 and 2033, with total costs estimated between $88–$128 billion.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Lead planning and scheduling activities, applying advanced methods, techniques and tools to optimise delivery.
• Provide expertise in project controls, Earned Value Management and programme methodologies to support successful outcomes.
• Communicate analysis and corrective measures clearly to clients, teams and stakeholders, influencing complex requirements.
• Manage and develop professional teams delivering planning and schedule management services.
• Build strong client relationships, influencing acceptance of proposals and recommendations that drive value.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to embed sustainability, carbon reduction and net zero transition into programme delivery.

You’ll Need To Have

• Professional membership (APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA) or equivalent demonstrable development.
• Extensive experience in planning and successful delivery of projects and programmes.
• Strong commercial, financial and stakeholder management expertise with proven leadership of diverse teams.
• Knowledge of sustainability, carbon reduction and digital innovation shaping project outcomes.

Note

The estimated salary for this position is 125,000 - 155,000 USD. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Our Values

Safety first - Going home safe and well

You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise

You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long term relationships with your clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing

You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel

You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.