Project Scheduler - Los Angeles, CA
About The Position
CMTS is seeking a Project Scheduler to support large-scale capital construction programs in Los Angeles, California. The role develops, reviews, and analyzes construction schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with project scope, contract requirements, and program-level controls. The scheduler works with project teams to monitor progress, evaluate schedule performance, and provide insights through schedule analysis, earned value metrics, and reporting. The position involves reviewing contractor schedules and schedule updates, assessing critical paths and delays, analyzing time-extension entitlement, and maintaining program or master schedules. The scheduler also produces performance reports and recommendations, supports schedule risk mitigation, and may attend project meetings and conduct site visits as needed. The role is full-time and on-site.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in any field with an additional two years of construction scheduling experience.
- At least six years of full-time professional experience in construction scheduling for an Owner or General Contractor.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 (latest version).
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and planning abilities.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with project teams.
- Understanding of cost engineering principles, scheduling methodologies, and schedule forensics.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting public works or educational facility projects.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
- Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification from AACE International.
- Certified Cost Professional (CCP) certification from AACE International.
- Primavera P6 Professional Certification from Oracle.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
Responsibilities
- Interpret construction drawings and define project scope for scheduling purposes.
- Review contractor baseline schedules in Primavera P6 for completeness, logic, and critical path accuracy.
- Analyze schedule updates and identify milestone and critical path delays.
- Perform QA/QC reviews of contractor schedule submittals.
- Develop Earned Value curves and perform EVA analysis.
- Monitor construction progress and identify schedule risks and mitigation strategies.
- Generate KPI reports, variance reports, and recovery recommendations.
- Conduct Time Impact Analysis (TIA) using windows analysis methodologies.
- Evaluate contract scope and assess entitlement for time extensions.
- Provide schedule updates to program/master schedules.
- Maintain data integrity through standardized coding, layouts, and reporting.
- Attend project meetings and conduct site visits as needed.
- Prepare detailed reports for senior management.
Benefits
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee.
- 100% company-paid 401(k) coverage for the employee.
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage for the employee.
- 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance coverage for the employee.
- Competitive compensation.
- Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborative and growth-focused team environment.
- Opportunities to work on high-impact infrastructure projects across the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
