Senior Scheduler (00517)

PMA Consultants LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 149,833 - 176,054; Full time

Job summary

PMA Consultants LLC is seeking a Senior Scheduler in San Francisco, California. The role involves leading the development and execution of complex schedules for capital infrastructure projects, specifically in water and wastewater treatment.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience managing large-scale projects, mastery in scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, and strong leadership and communication skills.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $149,833 to $176,054 along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive scheduling/project controls experience with large-scale projects.
• Experience with water/wastewater treatment construction projects is preferred.
• Deep understanding of earned value and construction workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Evaluate change orders for budget and schedule impact.
• Identify schedule risks and recommend solutions.

Skills

Primavera P6

Critical Path Method (CPM)

Graphical Path Method (GPM)

Schedule forensics

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Scheduler is a recognized expert and technical authority in project scheduling, leading the development, execution, and oversight of complex schedules for major programs, key accounts, and enterprise-level initiatives. Operating with a high degree of independence, this individual advises executive stakeholders, enforces scheduling governance, and drives strategic improvements across multiple project teams. This role requires mastery in Critical Path Method (CPM) and Graphical Path Method (GPM), advanced knowledge of Primavera P6, and deep experience in schedule forensics and delay analysis. The Senior Scheduler plays a critical leadership role in advancing PMA's scheduling practices and ensuring excellence across all schedule deliverables.

The Senior Scheduler will support construction infrastructure projects, including water and wastewater treatment, within large capital improvement programs. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing project schedules, evaluating change orders for budget and schedule impact, and performing time impact and earned value analyses. The role involves identifying schedule risks, recommending solutions, conducting site visits, and reporting on progress. Additional duties include reviewing contractor recovery schedules, supporting cost analysis, and preparing cost-loaded schedules for cash flow projections.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Develop and manage complex project schedules independently using Primavera P6.
• Lead schedule development for large capital programs or multi-project portfolios.
• Oversee integration of contract requirements and deliverables into baseline schedules.
• Facilitate interactive planning sessions with diverse, cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Establish schedule standards, SOPs, and governance models for broader team adoption.
• Perform high‑level progress updates, forecasting, and earned value analysis.
• Analyze schedule variances, identify root causes, and provide mitigation strategies.
• Lead review and quality control of schedule submittals across multiple projects.
• Enforce disciplined use of baselines, updates, and revisions in line with PMA standards.
• Perform or oversee what‑if scenario planning and delay/time impact analysis.
• Evaluate entitlement claims, prepare defensible analysis, and provide expert recommendations.
• Interpret and communicate complex delay issues to clients and stakeholders in clear written and verbal formats.
• Select and apply appropriate delay analysis methodologies based on scenario context.
• Lead the development of executive‑level schedule reports, dashboards, and narratives.
• Communicate schedule insights and recommendations to non‑schedulers and executives.
• Identify critical path deviations, risk factors, and performance drivers for leadership review.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align schedule reporting with project and business objectives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor for junior schedulers.
• Provide technical leadership across project teams and support internal training efforts.
• Promote the adoption of PMA scheduling best practices across accounts and regions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related quantitative or technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive scheduling/project controls experience, with expertise in large‑scale and complex capital improvement projects.
• Experience with water/wastewater treatment construction projects, or a related field, is preferred.
• Mastery in Primavera P6, CPM, GPM theory, and schedule forensics.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client‑facing skills.
• Deep understanding of earned value, construction workflows, and industry standards.
• Experience in developing standards, training materials, and continuous improvement strategies.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered in lieu of stated minimum qualifications.

The salary range for this position is $149,833 to $176,054.

Location and Commitments

• Overtime work may be required occasionally to ensure certain deliverables are completed on time.
• Weekend work is rare but occasionally may be necessary.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office environment including the use of stairs.
• Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
• Must communicate frequently with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing.
• May need to lift and carry up to 15 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or overhead.

Additional Requirements

• Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
• Cognitive: Problem‑solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply. EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans. VEVRAA federal contractor.