Scheduler - Construction Advisory

J.S. Held LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Flexible Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k Match

Job summary

J.S. Held LLC in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Project Scheduler to join its growing, high-energy team. You will develop and maintain project schedules, coordinate with PMs, engineers, and subcontractors, and ensure alignment with project objectives.

The role requires proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, familiarity with CPM and EV, and the ability to read drawings. Travel may be required; remote work is available as needed, with a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering is required.
• Experience with CPM and Earned Value Management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of construction workflows, permitting, and inspection timelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling software.
• Sequence tasks, allocate resources, identifying dependencies, durations, and critical path elements to create realistic timelines.
• Monitor progress and update the schedule based on field data, change orders, or delays.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to gather schedule inputs and align with project objectives.
• Identify risks and develop contingency plans for delays, resource shortages, or weather impacts.
• Generate and distribute schedule reports to stakeholders, including progress updates, variance analysis, and mitigation strategies.
• Support claims analysis and recovery planning when delays occur, ensuring compliance with scheduling requirements.
• Collaborate with procurement and staffing to ensure timely availability of materials and labor.

Skills

CPM understanding

Earned Value Management

Reading drawings

Construction workflows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Associate’s degree with relevant experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Job Description

• Develop and maintain project schedulesusing tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling software
• Sequence tasks and allocate resources, identifying dependencies, durations, and critical path elements to create realistic timelines
• Monitor progressagainst the schedule, updating it based on field data, change orders, or unforeseen delays
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractorsto gather schedule inputs and ensure alignment with project objectives
• Identify and manage risks, including potential delays, resource shortages, or weather impacts, and develop contingency plans
• Generate and distribute schedule reportsto internal and external stakeholders, including progress updates, variance analysis, and mitigation strategies
• Support claims analysis and recovery planningwhen delays occur, ensuring compliance with contractual scheduling requirements
• Collaborate with procurement and staffing teamsto ensure timely availability of materials, equipment, and labor.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in scheduling software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, etc.)
• Understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) and Earned Value Management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction workflows, permitting, and inspection timelines.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Clear communication with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Time management and ability to prioritize shifting deadlines.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field; associate’s degree with relevant experience may be considered
• Preferred certifications: Primavera P6 Certification, Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) by AACE International.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to travel for various assignments.

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $100k - $250k.Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limitedto skillset,experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering.

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [emailprotected]. Include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.