Scheduling Consultant (Hybrid)

Socket.dev; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

YA Scheduling Consultant role based in Phoenix offers a hybrid arrangement, focusing on coordinating construction schedules, analyzing project data, and communicating findings to clients. The candidate will perform site inspections, develop and update schedules, and conduct delay analyses to support cost management across project phases.

Ideal candidates are early-career professionals or recent graduates with CPM experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel 25–35% as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or equivalent field.
• Minimum of 2 years in a professional work environment.
• Experience using critical path method (CPM) techniques to analyze construction project schedules.
• Previous experience or exposure to builder’s risk insurance policies, construction claims management, and managing contractors.
• Ability to travel as needed to project sites and client offices (approx. 25-35%).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team towards a common purpose.
• Strong communications skills, with the ability to interface with various stakeholders and clients.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera 6, and ASTA Powerproject.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the construction planning & scheduling process, including the development of schedules and ongoing schedule updates.
• Conduct forensic analysis of project schedules, contemporaneous documentation, and construction costs.
• Perform inspections of construction project sites, evaluating project progress.
• Review and organize large amounts of construction project documents and data.
• Perform schedule delay analysis to establish the cause and extent of delays and to resolve construction delay claims.
• Evaluate construction productivity and progress data, extended general conditions, and expediting expenses.
• Assess the impact of project changes and schedule delays, effectively communicating findings.
• Operates on behalf of clients to monitor and manage timelines, expenses, and other factors critical to operational efficiency and cost management during all phases of construction.
• Review and synthesize relevant information to prepare technical project reports.
• Maintain job files, documentation, and other relevant deliverables.
• Interface with other department employees, contractors, and clients on a regular basis
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPM techniques

Communication

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Oracle Primavera P6

ASTA Powerproject

Job description

Summary:

As a YA Scheduling Consultant, you will be working independently to coordinate and manage construction schedules for various projects. Scheduling Consultants are responsible for performing inspections of project sites to evaluate project progress, conducting analysis of project documents and data, effectively relaying findings, and updating schedules. Scheduling Consultants are expected to use a large measure of independent judgement, considering and weighing alternatives when appropriate, taking into account the financial and operational significance of the services being performed.

This is a great opportunity for recent college graduates or early industry professionals.

This is a hybrid role based in Phoenix. AZ.

Company Overview

YA is a professional services platform providing consulting, engineering, and related services to clients around the world. Since its inception, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, and now has over 700 professionals dedicated to excellence, teamwork, and driving for innovation.

Planning and Construction Advisory Services (PCAS), a Business Unit of YA, specializes in pre-construction and construction consulting, including cost estimating, scheduling, and constructability reviews. Known for accuracy and strategic insight, PCAS helps clients align scope, schedule, and budget from the earliest planning stages through project execution.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Participate in all phases of the construction planning & scheduling process, including the development of schedules and ongoing schedule updates.
• Conduct forensic analysis of project schedules, contemporaneous documentation, and construction costs.
• Perform inspections of construction project sites, evaluating project progress.
• Review and organize large amounts of construction project documents and data.
• Perform schedule delay analysis to establish the cause and extent of delays and to resolve construction delay claims.
• Evaluate construction productivity and progress data, extended general conditions, and expediting expenses.
• Assess the impact of project changes and schedule delays, effectively communicating findings.
• Operates on behalf of clients to monitor and manage timelines, expenses, and other factors critical to operational efficiency and cost management during all phases of construction.
• Review and synthesize relevant information to prepare technical project reports.
• Maintain job files, documentation, and other relevant deliverables.
• Interface with other department employees, contractors, and clients on a regular basis
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or equivalent field.
• Minimum of 2 years in a professional work environment.
• Experience using critical path method (CPM) techniques to analyze construction project schedules.
• Previous experience or exposure to builder’s risk insurance policies, construction claims management, and managing contractors.
• Ability to travel as needed to project sites and client offices (approx. 25-35%).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team towards a common purpose.
• Strong communications skills, with the ability to interface with various stakeholders and clients.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera 6, and ASTA Powerproject.