Scheduler IV

Element Consulting, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Consulting, Inc. is seeking a senior scheduler in Los Angeles to coordinate project schedules and review contractor plans. The role requires extensive construction scheduling expertise, time impact analysis, and strong cost awareness.

You will negotiate change orders, analyze earned value, and report findings to management while traveling to multiple project sites as needed. Given the size of capital programs, expect a demanding environment with emphasis on accuracy, schedule integrity,

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in project or program scheduling on large construction programs.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera Scheduling Software and MS Office (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of cost engineering and scheduling principles.
• Experience with time impact analysis and construction claims/change orders.
• Ability to travel to multiple sites as schedules require.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation of project schedules based on defined execution philosophies.
• Perform contractor schedule reviews for conformance and QA.
• Evaluate change orders and amendments for impact on budget and schedule.
• Perform time impact analysis of schedule delays and potential claims.
• Participate in change order negotiations.
• Perform Critical Path and Earned Value analyses.
• Identify schedule problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct site visits for progress reporting.
• Review contractor progress and present findings to management.
• Review recovery schedules and cost loaded schedules for cash flow projections.
• Understand Build LACCD contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Skills

Project scheduling

Time impact analysis

Earned value

Change orders

Contract compliance

Communication

Multi-site travel

Budget performance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management/Business Administration

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Description:

• Coordinate the preparation of project schedules based on defined project execution philosophies


• Perform contractor schedule reviews for contract conformance and quality assurance


• Evaluate contract change orders and amendments for impact on budget and schedule


• Perform time impact analysis of project schedule delays and potential claims


• Participate in change order negotiations


• Perform Critical Path and Earned Value analyses


• Identify schedule related problems which arise during project execution and recommend corrective actions and creative solutions


• Conduct construction/project site visits for progress reporting


• Review contractor’s weekly and monthly schedule progress, prepare narrative of findings, submit and present to management for decision making


• Review and evaluate contractor recovery schedules


• Perform cost analysis in support of design and construction phases of capital projects.


• Analyze actual expenditures versus budget performance


• Prepare cost loaded schedule to support comprehensive cash flow projections


• Understand, interpret and apply contracts, policies and procedures within Build LACCD guidelines.


• Communicate effectively orally and in writing


• Excellent oral and written communication


• Flexibility in schedule and transportation to work at multiple sites based on assigned schedule and duties


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range: $155K-$175K

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in project or program scheduling on large construction programs.


• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or other related field. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.


• Advanced proficiency in specified software including, but not limited to, Primavera Scheduling Software, MS Office Applications including Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.


• Knowledge of theories, principles and practices of cost engineering and scheduling.


• Experience with time impact analysis.


• Experience with construction claims and change orders.


• Flexibility in schedule and transportation to work at multiple sites based on assigned schedule and duties.

Why Choose Element Consulting?

Element Consulting is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs, from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo, CA, the firm offers program, project, and construction management services. We invite you to join us in 'Bringing the Right Elements Together for Our Clients' Success'.