Senior Scheduling Consultant (Hybrid)

YA Group; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

YA Group in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Senior Scheduling Consultant to coordinate and manage construction schedules across projects. You will inspect sites, analyze documents, relay findings, and update schedules with independent judgment and client-focused insight.

The role is hybrid based in Las Vegas, NV. You will work with Planning and Construction Advisory Services (PCAS) to align scope, schedule, and budget while communicating effectively with clients and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering.
• Minimum of 2+ years' experience managing scheduling projects within the construction or engineering industry.
• Experience using CPM techniques to analyze construction project schedules.
• Experience with builder's risk insurance policies, construction claims management, and managing contractors.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera P6, and ASTA Powerproject.
• Ability to travel as needed to project sites and client offices (approx. 25-35%).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team towards a common purpose.
• Strong communications skills, with the ability to interface with various stakeholders and clients.
• EIT or PE, PMP, and PSP certifications are considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the construction planning & scheduling process, including the development of schedules and ongoing schedule updates.
• Conduct forensic analysis of project schedules, contemporaneous documentation, and construction costs.
• Perform inspections of construction project sites, evaluating project progress.
• Review and organize large amounts of construction project documents and data.
• Perform schedule delay analysis to establish the cause and extent of delays and to resolve construction delay claims.
• Evaluate construction productivity and progress data, extended general conditions, and expediting expenses.
• Assess the impact of project changes and schedule delays, effectively communicating findings.
• Operates on behalf of clients to monitor and manage timelines, expenses, and other factors critical to operational efficiency and cost management during all phases of construction.
• Review and synthesize relevant information to prepare technical project reports.
• Maintain job files, documentation, and other relevant deliverables.
• Interface with other department employees, contractors, and clients on a regular basis
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Scheduling

CPM techniques

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

ASTA Powerproject

Travel readiness

Independent work

Stakeholder communication

PM certifications (PMP/PSP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Oracle Primavera P6

ASTA Powerproject

Job description

Summary

As a Senior Scheduling Consultant, you will be working independently to coordinate and manage construction schedules for various projects. Senior Consultants are responsible for performing inspections of project sites to evaluate project progress, conducting analysis of project documents and data, effectively relaying findings, and updating schedules. Senior Consultants are expected to use a large measure of independent judgement, considering, and weighing alternatives when appropriate, taking into account the financial and operational significance of the services being performed.

This is a hybrid role based in Las Vegas, NV.

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 700 professionals dedicated to excellence, teamwork, and driving for innovation.

Summary

As a Senior Scheduling Consultant, you will be working independently to coordinate and manage construction schedules for various projects. Senior Consultants are responsible for performing inspections of project sites to evaluate project progress, conducting analysis of project documents and data, effectively relaying findings, and updating schedules. Senior Consultants are expected to use a large measure of independent judgement, considering, and weighing alternatives when appropriate, taking into account the financial and operational significance of the services being performed.

This is a hybrid role based in Las Vegas, NV.

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 700 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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the construction planning & scheduling process, including the development of schedules and ongoing schedule updates.
• Conduct forensic analysis of project schedules, contemporaneous documentation, and construction costs.
• Perform inspections of construction project sites, evaluating project progress.
• Review and organize large amounts of construction project documents and data.
• Perform schedule delay analysis to establish the cause and extent of delays and to resolve construction delay claims.
• Evaluate construction productivity and progress data, extended general conditions, and expediting expenses.
• Assess the impact of project changes and schedule delays, effectively communicating findings.
• Operates on behalf of clients to monitor and manage timelines, expenses, and other factors critical to operational efficiency and cost management during all phases of construction.
• Review and synthesize relevant information to prepare technical project reports.
Maintain job files, documentation, and other relevant deliverables.
• Interface with other department employees, contractors, and clients on a regular basis
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering.
• Minimum of 2+ years' experience managing scheduling projects within the construction or engineering industry.
• Experience using critical path method (CPM) techniques to analyze construction project schedules.
• Previous experience with builder's risk insurance policies, construction claims management, and managing contractors.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera 6, and ASTA Powerproject.
• Ability to travel as needed to project sites and client offices (approx. 25-35%).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team towards a common purpose.
• Strong communications skills, with the ability to interface with various stakeholders and clients.
• EIT or PE, PMP, and PSP certifications are considered a plus.

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If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly [e-mail].