Senior Scheduler

PADCOM Design and Construction Management; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PADCOM Design and Construction Management seeks a Senior Regional Construction Scheduler to lead scheduling and project controls on complex multi-project programs in Southern California.

You will develop CPM schedules, perform TIA and earned value analyses, review contractor schedules, conduct site visits, and translate technical findings for program leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project or program scheduling on large-scale construction programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project and MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated experience with Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and CPM scheduling.
• Experience with construction claims, change orders, and schedule-related impacts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work across multiple sites in a fast-paced program environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation and maintenance of detailed project schedules based on defined execution strategies.
• Perform contractor schedule reviews to ensure contract compliance, quality, and accuracy.
• Conduct CPM and Earned Value analyses to assess progress and cost.
• Perform Time Impact Analysis (TIA) to evaluate delays and mitigation.
• Review and evaluate change orders and amendments for schedule and cost impacts.
• Analyze contractor recovery schedules and recommend corrective actions.
• Identify schedule-related risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare schedule narratives, reports, and presentations for management decisions.
• Conduct site visits to validate progress and schedule alignment.
• Support cost analysis and development of cost-loaded schedules for cash flow projections.
• Analyze budget performance against actual expenditures.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Time Impact Analysis

Earned Value

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Cross-site coordination

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerPoint

Job description

PADCOM is seeking a highly experienced Senior Regional Construction Scheduler

This role is responsible for providing advanced scheduling and project controls expertise on complex, multi-project construction programs. The individual hired will lead schedule development, analysis, and oversight efforts, ensuring alignment with program objectives, contractual requirements, and established execution strategies.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in CPM scheduling, time impact analysis, and contractor schedule review, with the ability to translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights for program leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation and maintenance of detailed project schedules based on defined execution strategies
• Perform contractor schedule reviews to ensure contract compliance, quality, and accuracy
• Conduct Critical Path Method (CPM) and Earned Value analyses
• Perform Time Impact Analysis (TIA) to evaluate delays and support claims mitigation
• Review and evaluate change orders and contract amendments for schedule and cost impacts
• Analyze contractor recovery schedules and recommend corrective actions
• Identify schedule-related risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Prepare schedule narratives, reports, and presentations for management decision-making
• Conduct site visits to validate project progress and schedule alignment
• Support cost analysis and development of cost-loaded schedules for cash flow projections
• Analyze budget performance against actual expenditures

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project or program scheduling on large-scale construction programs
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or related field
• (Additional experience may substitute for education)
• Advanced proficiency in:
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Time Impact Analysis (TIA)
• Construction claims and change order evaluation
• Cost engineering and scheduling principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work across multiple sites and in a fast-paced program environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on public sector or large institutional programs (e.g., education, aviation, infrastructure)
• Proven ability to support dispute resolution and claims analysis
• Experience interfacing with contractors, project managers, and executive stakeholders