Scheduler

at  PMA Consultants Careers

POSITION SUMMARY

PMA is seeking a Project Scheduler to manage scheduling for large construction projects, ensuring contract compliance and evaluating schedule impacts from change orders and delays. Responsibilities include performing Critical Path and Earned Value analysis, conducting time impact studies, reviewing contractor progress, and preparing cost-loaded schedules to support budget and cash flow projections. The role requires 3-5 years of scheduling experience, proficiency in Primavera and MS Office, strong communication skills, and flexibility to work across multiple sites. A background in architecture, engineering, or construction management is preferred.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of experience in project or program scheduling for large construction programs is required.
• Advanced proficiency in relevant software, including Primavera Scheduling Software and MS Office applications (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), is required.
• Strong expertise in cost engineering and scheduling theories, principles, and practices is essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, business administration, or a related field is preferred; additional qualifying experience may be substituted for educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience with time impact analysis is required.
• Experience handling construction claims and change orders is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is required.
  The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $110,000.
  A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons, including but not limited to the individual’s scope of relevant experience and geographic location.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

• Develop and coordinate project schedules aligned with established execution strategies.
• Review contractor schedules for compliance with contracts and ensure quality assurance.
• Assess contract amendments and change orders for their impact on both budget and schedule.
• Conduct time impact analysis to address potential delays and claims.
• Participate in negotiations regarding change orders.
• Perform Critical Path and Earned Value analyses to monitor project progress.
• Identify and resolve schedule-related issues, recommending corrective actions and innovative solutions.
• Visit construction sites for progress reporting and updates.
• Review contractors’ weekly and monthly schedule progress, draft narratives, and present findings to management.
• Evaluate contractor recovery schedules for feasibility and alignment with project timelines.
• Perform cost analyses to support the design and construction phases of capital projects.
• Compare actual expenditures against budget performance to ensure financial alignment.
• Create cost-loaded schedules to provide detailed cash flow projections.
• Interpret and apply contracts, policies, and procedures in accordance with Build LACCD guidelines.