Senior Scheduler

Leland Saylor Associates•Walnut Creek, CA

15d•$80 - $100

About The Position

Leland Saylor Associates is a leading national project and cost control firm, with locations throughout California, Arizona, the Midwest, and Washington, D.C. Saylor maintains a strong reputation as a leading high-quality, customer-centric professional service provider. This has resulted in strong growth since Saylor’s inception in 1997. As a result, the company has become a trusted partner to its customers and vendors and has established a proven track record of delivering accurate cost estimates to the construction industry. The company has significant opportunities to develop its existing markets and expand into other geographies and service lines. A Senior Scheduler at Saylor is critical for developing, establishing, and maintaining all aspects of planning and scheduling efforts. Collaborates with project teams to ensure timely development of baseline schedules, provide schedule updates, and manage implementation throughout the life cycle of various project types. May manage more junior level staff.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or related field.
Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of experience including four (4) years of field construction experience on large ground-up projects and a minimum of six (6) years in project scheduling.
Experience working on public works and related public facilities/infrastructure projects.
Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of MS office, Bluebeam, and Primavera P6, Primavera Unifier a plus.
Ability to independently create schedules using a planner/builder mindset.
Comprehensive knowledge of building systems, construction techniques, practices and components.

Nice To Haves

Certifications: Scheduling certification by agencies such as AACE (PSP) or PMI strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely development of baseline schedules, provide schedule updates, and manage implementation throughout the life cycle of various project types
Assist project teams to ensure delays are adequately documented.
Develop contingency options with the team to accelerate schedule.
Review contracts for specific scheduling needs and profile critical timelines to ensure project schedules show appropriate detail based upon job site requirements.
Mentor junior Schedulers as needed.