Project Controls Analyst - Scheduler

PM2CM • Monterey Park, CA

106d

About The Position

This role focuses on shaping and optimizing schedules across large-scale public education projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery. It is structured as a Scheduler I position with clear advancement opportunities to Senior Scheduler or Project Controls roles. The role emphasizes collaboration, working closely with construction teams, management, and stakeholders, where your insights will drive decisions.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of project scheduling experience (preferably in construction, public works, or educational projects) on sizable initiatives.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 (or equivalent) and Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Solid understanding of cost engineering, scheduling theory, CPM, and EVM.
• Excellent communication skills—clear, concise, persuasive.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related; or equivalent experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Flexibility to work across multiple project sites; comfortable in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience reviewing contract schedules for compliance.
• Familiarity with cost-loaded scheduling and financial forecast tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to lead schedule analysis and present findings to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Craft and maintain detailed project and program schedules aligned with overarching master programs.
• Update and validate monthly master schedules with the Project Team.
• Review and validate contractor schedules against contractual norms and industry standards.
• Evaluate weekly/monthly schedule updates, draft executive narratives and present insights to leadership.
• Analyze time impacts, assess recovery schedules, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Employ Critical Path Method (CPM) and Earned Value Management (EVM) to monitor performance.
• Deliver monthly Schedule Variance Reports highlighting deviations and recommending corrective actions.
• Identify scheduling risks early—propose innovative, practical solutions.
• Conduct site visits to verify progress and align schedule data with real-world conditions.
• Develop cost-loaded schedules for accurate cash-flow forecasting; monitor actual vs. forecasted costs.
• Partner with the Lead Scheduler, Project Managers, and Engineers to update schedules collaboratively.
• Offer scheduling support across the project team as needed.

Benefits

• 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance – Full medical coverage for employees, giving you peace of mind with zero out-of-pocket premiums.
• 401(k) with 3% Company Match – Invest in your future with a retirement plan that grows alongside your career.
• Profit Sharing Opportunities – When the company succeeds, you share in the rewards.
• Generous PTO & Flex Time – Start with 120 hours of paid time off, giving you the flexibility to recharge, travel, or take care of personal needs.
• Career Growth Pathways – Clear advancement opportunities into senior scheduling and project controls leadership roles.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree