Scheduling Consultant (Oregon)

Colonial Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-focused culture

Work-life balance

Remote & Hybrid opportunities

Flexible vacation

Paid holidays

Paid family care/sick leave

Parental leave

Comprehensive benefits

401k w/match

Job summary

YA Planning and Construction Advisory Services seeks a Scheduling Consultant to develop and maintain CPM schedules using Primavera P6, linked to cost and resource loading for large-scale projects.

The role collaborates with PMs, superintendents, subcontractors, and owners’ reps to ensure schedule integrity and delivery, with on-site work five days a week and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of scheduling experience, including large-scale projects.
• Advanced Primavera P6 proficiency and strong MS Office skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Experience with CPM techniques and schedule risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collect and validate schedule updates from project teams and align with baseline.
• Build and maintain CPM schedules with cost and resource loading.
• Produce monthly reports and KPI summaries for management.
• Perform what-if analyses to assess risks and delays.
• Lead schedule coordination meetings with internal teams and contractors.

Skills

Primavera P6

CPM scheduling

MS Office

Schedule risk analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ASTA Powerproject

Job description

Summary:

We’re seeking a full‑time, onsite Scheduling Consultant to support large‑scale construction projects. This role requires scheduling expertise with Primavera P6 to develop, maintain, and analyze cost- and resource‑loaded Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules. The Scheduler will provide accurate planning, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring alignment across design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.

The position involves close collaboration with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and owners’ representatives to maintain schedule integrity and drive project success. We value individuals who are hungry for growth, humble in their approach, and possess strong communication skills. Candidates who are inquisitive and eager to learn via on‑the‑job training will prosper as a successful member of our team.

Through our Scheduling opportunities, we offer the opportunity to gain valuable project management experience and to develop a specialized skill set in construction scheduling using Oracle Primavera P6 and ASTA Powerproject—two highly respected tools in the industry. We believe in selecting and retaining the right people to foster growth through challenging experiences, supportive coaching, and recognizing excellence at every level. We work to ensure hard work is acknowledged and recognized, skills are developed across all roles, and a culture of continuous learning and collaboration are actively promoted.

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 800 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.

Work Location

• Outside of Portland, OR
• Work will be performed in both office and active construction environments, requiring regular field walks and coordination with project teams and contractors. The position requires schedulers to be on‑site five days a week. Specific project location details will be provided during the interview process.
• Relocation assistance may be provided to qualified applicants.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and validate schedule update data from project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and owners’ representatives, and incorporate approved updates into the schedule.
• Establish and maintain project schedule baselines in compliance with contractual requirements, monitoring performance and identifying variances.
• Build and manage cost‑and resource‑loaded schedules, update actuals to support earned value, and generate standard reports including critical activities, baseline deviations, earned value indices, and cash flow.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages, including narratives and KPI summaries for management and client review.
• Develop detailed CPM schedules from the ground up for proposals and active projects.
• Perform network logic analysis to validate sequencing, float accuracy, and critical path alignment.
• Conduct “what‑if” and time‑impact analyses to evaluate risks, delays, and recovery options.
• Facilitate schedule coordination meetings with internal teams, contractors, and clients to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Support planning sessions such as pull planning to align construction sequencing and commissioning requirements.
• Provide clear, data‑driven schedule insights that support executive decision‑making and project delivery.
• Process complex information, communicating clearly and presenting work confidently to diverse audiences.
• Assess the impact of project changes and schedule delays, effectively communicating findings (e.g. time impact analyses).
• Maintain job files, documentation, and other relevant deliverables.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience required, including scheduling or other relevant filed work
• Experience with Data Centers preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work‑related experience preferred.
• Proven experience scheduling large‑scale data center, mission‑critical, or advanced manufacturing projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of schedule risk analysis, delay analysis, and recovery planning.
• Experience using critical path method (CPM) techniques to analyze construction project schedules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

We Offer

• Employee‑focused culture
• Strong commitment to work‑life balance
• Remote & Hybrid opportunities
• Flexible vacation & Paid holidays
• Paid family care/sick leave
• Parental leave
• Comprehensive benefits
• 401k w/match