Project Scheduler

DESTINATION ENTERPRISES INC•Los Angeles, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Scheduler will be responsible for interpreting construction drawings, reviewing and analyzing contractor schedules, performing quality assurance and control on schedule submittals, creating earned value curves, monitoring construction progress, and identifying potential schedule impacts. This role involves developing or reviewing preliminary construction schedules, performing time impact analyses, and communicating schedule-related issues to the project team. The scheduler will also prepare reports, visit construction sites, and ensure data integrity through proper use of program-level standards.

Requirements

Six (6) years full time paid professional experience in Construction Scheduling for an Owner or General Contractor, preferably in an educational facility or public works projects.
Proficiency in Primavera Latest Version (P6 v19) and MS Office Suite.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Superior organizational and planning skills.
Ability to build efficient working relationships with project teams and department staff.
Understanding of theories, principles and practices of cost engineering, scheduling and schedule forensics.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an educational facility or public works projects.

Responsibilities

Independently interpret and read detailed construction drawings (Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Civil, etc.) and develop a clear understanding of work scope.
Review Contractor P6 initial Baseline Construction Schedules and identify any missing scope, logic, or milestones, analyze the critical path, review cost loading, and provide written technical schedule review comments based on LAUSD’s structured review templates.
Review multiple Contractor P6 Monthly schedule updates and provide written schedule review comments that document milestone schedule slippage, critical path activity slippage, and provide over-all schedule analysis based on LAUSD’s structured review templates.
Perform QA/QC on contractor schedule submittals for conformance with the contract.
Create Earned Value Curves based on LAUSD EVA template guidelines.
Monitor monthly construction progress and assist in identifying problem areas and help address schedule impacts to look for opportunities to advance the schedule.
Provide and analyze Key Performance Indicators from P6 Primavera Schedules and Excel Earned Value Curves based on LAUSD structured templates. Produce Contract Variance reports with Root Causes and Mitigation Schedule recovery investigations with recommendations.
Develop or review Suggested Preliminary Construction Schedules based on the available Plans and Specifications.
Perform schedule Time Impact Analysis by using the method of Windows Analysis while incorporating either contemporaneous and/or forensic schedule parameters in a detailed write-up.
Read contract drawings to determine if work is in or out of scope, and understand terms and conditions of the contract to determine if any compensable or non-compensable time extensions have merit.
Effectively communicate with the project team regarding any schedule/progress related issues or concerns at regular schedule meetings.
Perform status updates for Program Schedules/Master Schedules on a regular basis.
Ensure proper use of Program-level standard codes, layouts and reports necessary to ensure data integrity.
Prepare reports as needed and directed by Senior Management.
Visit construction sites and attend meetings, as needed, and check the Contractor’s monthly schedule progress.