Senior Regional Construction Scheduler

AVSAR Construction Development, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional Growth Opportunities

A Supportive Team Environment

Job summary

Avsar Construction Development, Inc. is seeking a Senior Regional Construction Scheduler to lead scheduling for high-impact projects in Los Angeles. You will drive CPM schedules, QA/QC, and reporting to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with program goals.

We value a data-driven mindset, strong coordination with construction managers, and hands-on experience with Primavera P6 and MS Office. A bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction scheduling experience on owner or general contractor projects.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Sr. Construction Manager for Scheduling and Estimating, preparing reports for upper management.
• Supervise Project Schedulers to ensure timelines are met and review CPM schedules.
• Develop and maintain program schedules with milestones, logic, and constraints.
• Read architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil drawings to understand work scope.
• Review baseline schedule submissions and provide detailed comments.
• Perform QA/QC on contractor submittals and assess critical path and resource loading.
• Conduct Time Impact Analyses for change orders and negotiate delays as needed.
• Conduct regular site visits and report progress to OAR and management.
• Lead weekly status meetings with contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Perform bi-monthly status updates for Master Schedules.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management (or similar, with additional relevant experience)

Job description

At Avsar Construction Development, Inc., we are passionate about delivering high-quality, sustainable construction solutions that create a positive impact on both communities and the environment. Guided by the belief that safe and reliable shelter is a fundamental human need, we approach every project with a focus on innovation, responsibility, and long-term value.

While we are a growing company, our foundation is built on the extensive experience and expertise of seasoned construction professionals. Their diverse industry backgrounds and hands-on knowledge help us deliver the quality, service, and reliability clients expect, while maintaining the flexibility and forward-thinking mindset of a growing organization. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to raising the standard of excellence in construction and building a better future for the communities we serve.

About the Role

Avsar Construction Development, Inc. is seeking a Senior Regional Construction Scheduler to lead, inspire, and elevate our scheduling processes for high-impact construction projects in Los Angeles. This role is perfect for a scheduling expert with deep knowledge of construction timelines and a passion for ensuring projects are executed on time and to the highest standards. Join us to make a meaningful impact on our city’s infrastructure!

Key Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Sr. Construction Manager for Scheduling and Estimating, providing updates and preparing reports for upper management to meet Key Performance Indicators.
• Supervise Project Schedulers to ensure project timelines are met; interfaces with OARs, Senior Project Managers, and other site staff and contractors for reviewing CPM schedules and preparing project scope and budget.
• Projects staffing needs and makes recommendations to executive staff to improve staffing requirements.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, identifying relationships, logic, milestones, and constraints for various types of construction projects.
• Independently interprets and reads detailed construction drawings (Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Civil, etc.) to develop a clear understanding of the work scope.
• Review Contractor’s Baseline schedule submissions, ensuring all work scope is identified and logically sequenced; provides written, detailed schedule review comments.
• Perform QA/QC on contractor schedule submittals to ensure conformance with contract terms; reviews critical path, cost loading, resource loading of man-hours, schedule content, recovery schedules, and use of logic relationships, lags, constraints, and milestones.
• Perform schedule Time Impact Analysis for any change orders affecting the construction schedule; negotiates schedule delays with the OAR and the contractor as needed.
• Read drawings to determine work scope and understands contract terms to assess the merit of compensable or non‑compensable time extensions.
• Conduct Critical Path analysis and Earned Value analysis.
• Conduct site visits as needed to check the contractor’s weekly/monthly schedule progress and provides reports to the project OAR and upper management.
• Communicate effectively with the Contractor on all schedule/progress‑related matters in weekly status meetings and other schedule‑related meetings.
• Perform regular QA/QC reviews on Program Schedules.
• Conduct bi‑monthly status updates for Program Schedules/Master Schedules.
• Prepares reports as needed and directed by management.

Requirements

Required Experience

• Minimum 8 years in construction scheduling for an owner or general contractor, ideally on educational or public works projects.

Required Skills

• Proficient in Primavera P6 and MS Office Suite, with a strong understanding of cost engineering, scheduling principles, and schedule forensics.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management (or similar, with additional relevant experience).

What we Offer

401(k) Retirement Plan

Invest in your future with a retirement savings plan designed to help you achieve your long‑term financial goals.

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Access medical, dental, and vision coverage to support your health and well‑being, both on and off the job.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work with generous paid time off.

Professional Growth Opportunities

Expand your skills, gain valuable industry experience, and advance your career through meaningful project involvement and continuous learning.

A Supportive Team Environment

Work alongside experienced professionals who value collaboration, encourage new ideas, and recognize your contributions.

Join Us

If you're looking for an opportunity to make an impact, grow your career, and be part of a team that is building a better future, we'd love to hear from you. We look forward to welcoming talented and passionate individuals to The Optiminds Inc. team.

$168,400 - $193,600 a year

Equal Opportunity Provider

Avsar Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status, and celebrate the unique contributions of every individual on our team.