Senior Scheduling Consultant - California

YA Group

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About The Position

As a Senior Scheduling Consultant, you will independently develop, update, and analyze construction schedules across multiple projects. You will assess field progress, evaluate project documentation and schedule data, communicate findings to stakeholders, and support resolution of schedule impacts and delay-related issues. This role requires sound judgment, strong client communication, and comfort working both independently and collaboratively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5-7 years of construction scheduling experience.
• PSP (Planning and Scheduling Professional) certification.
• Experience supporting NAVFAC, USACE, and CBP projects.
• Strong working knowledge of CPM scheduling and schedule analysis methods.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools including Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera P6, and Asta Powerproject.
• Exposure to construction claims management and contractor management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders (clients, contractors, and internal teams).
• Willingness to travel up to 30% - 50% (approximately one week per month to Panama City, FL, plus weekly travel to a military base outside Sacramento).

Nice To Haves

• Federal construction experience (ex., military installations, border infrastructure or similar large-scale programs).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain construction schedules, including regular updates and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform site inspections to evaluate progress and confirm schedule status.
• Conduct forensic review of schedules and contemporaneous project documentation (including costs, productivity data, and relevant records).
• Perform delay analysis to determine the cause, extent, and impact of delays; support resolution of delay claims.
• Assess change impacts, extended general conditions, expediting expenses, and related schedule/cost implications; communicate conclusions clearly.
• Prepare clear technical reports and deliverables for clients and internal teams.
• Maintain organized job files, documentation, and project records.
• Coordinate regularly with internal staff, contractors, and clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level