Senior project scheduler- Aviation , Transportation and school construction

UMP | Project Scheduling & Controls; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UMP (United Master Planners) in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area seeks a Senior Project Scheduler to develop, monitor, and update schedules aligned with project goals and timelines.

You will create baseline and milestone schedules, perform critical path analysis, and develop mitigation plans while coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring rigorous document control.

Experience in public sector/heavy construction and proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with critical path analysis, recovery/mitigation schedules, and scenario planning.
• Experience in construction project scheduling for public or heavy construction sectors.
• Ability to analyze performance indicators vs baseline schedules and report findings.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update project schedules to align with goals and timelines.
• Create detailed baseline and milestone schedules and perform critical path analysis.
• Generate mitigation or recovery plans and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Maintain rigorous document control and provide regular schedule updates for decision-making.

Skills

Critical path analysis

Recovery/mitigation schedules

What-if scenario planning

Stakeholder collaboration

LAUSD familiarity

Public sector scheduling

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

UMP (United Master Planners) is a specialized construction management firm with over two decades of expertise in project controls, scheduling, cost controls, and construction claims management within the public sector, particularly in the heavy construction industry. As an approved partner of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), UMP excels in developing tailored scheduling solutions to meet specific project requirements. Our services include tender schedules, critical path schedules, milestone tracking, recovery schedules, and integrated master schedules, ensuring streamlined project execution and efficiency. UMP is dedicated to delivering innovative and effective scheduling solutions to enhance project success.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Senior Project Scheduler located in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. The Senior Project Scheduler will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines. Additional responsibilities include creating detailed baseline and milestone schedules, performing critical path analysis, evaluating project progress, generating mitigation or recovery plans, and collaborating with stakeholders to maintain project efficiency. The Senior Project Scheduler will play a key role in document control and provide regular schedule updates for effective communication and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Expertise in critical path analysis, recovery/mitigation schedules, and "what-if" scenario planning
• Strong skills in project management tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent
• Experience in construction project scheduling, particularly in the public or heavy construction sectors
• Ability to analyze and report on performance indicators by comparing current project status to baseline schedules
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders and project teams
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with LAUSD or similar public sector construction projects is a strong advantage
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
• Demonstrated experience with integrated master schedules and multi-project management is a plus.