Senior Scheduler (00517)

PMA Consultants Careers•San Francisco, CA

14d

About The Position

The Senior Scheduler is a recognized expert and technical authority in project scheduling, leading the development, execution, and oversight of complex schedules for major programs, key accounts, and enterprise-level initiatives. Operating with a high degree of independence, this individual advises executive stakeholders, enforces scheduling governance, and drives strategic improvements across multiple project teams. This role requires mastery in Critical Path Method (CPM) and Graphical Path Method (GPM), advanced knowledge of Primavera P6, and deep experience in schedule forensics and delay analysis. The Senior Scheduler plays a critical leadership role in advancing PMAâs scheduling practices and ensuring excellence across all schedule deliverables. The Senior Scheduler will support construction infrastructure projects, including water and wastewater treatment, within large capital improvement programs. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing project schedules, evaluating change orders for budget and schedule impact, and performing time impact and earned value analyses. The role involves identifying schedule risks, recommending solutions, conducting site visits, and reporting on progress. Additional duties include reviewing contractor recovery schedules, supporting cost analysis, and preparing cost-loaded schedules for cash flow projections.

Requirements

Bachelorâs degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive scheduling/project controls experience, with expertise in large-scale and complex capital improvement projects.
Mastery in Primavera P6, CPM, GPM theory, and schedule forensics.
Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
Deep understanding of earned value, construction workflows, and industry standards.
Experience in developing standards, training materials, and continuous improvement strategies.
An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered in lieu of stated minimum qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with water/wastewater treatment construction projects, or a related field, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage complex project schedules independently using Primavera P6.
Lead schedule development for large capital programs or multi-project portfolios.
Oversee integration of contract requirements and deliverables into baseline schedules.
Facilitate interactive planning sessions with diverse, cross-functional stakeholders.
Establish schedule standards, SOPs, and governance models for broader team adoption.
Perform high-level progress updates, forecasting, and earned value analysis.
Analyze schedule variances, identify root causes, and provide mitigation strategies.
Lead review and quality control of schedule submittals across multiple projects.
Enforce disciplined use of baselines, updates, and revisions in line with PMA standards.
Perform or oversee what-if scenario planning and delay/time impact analysis.
Evaluate entitlement claims, prepare defensible analysis, and provide expert recommendations.
Interpret and communicate complex delay issues to clients and stakeholders in clear written and verbal formats.
Select and apply appropriate delay analysis methodologies based on scenario context.
Lead the development of executive-level schedule reports, dashboards, and narratives.
Communicate schedule insights and recommendations to non-schedulers and executives.
Identify critical path deviations, risk factors, and performance drivers for leadership review.
Collaborate with stakeholders to align schedule reporting with project and business objectives.
Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor for junior schedulers.
Provide technical leadership across project teams and support internal training efforts.
Promote the adoption of PMA scheduling best practices across accounts and regions
Other duties as assigned.