Construction Scheduler (Multi-Family)

Trueline's client, a growing California general contractor specializing in multifamily construction, is seeking a Construction Scheduler to support projects across Northern and Southern California. This is a high-impact opportunity to become the company's scheduling subject matter expert, build consistent scheduling standards, and partner closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and construction leadership across a growing portfolio.What You'll Do as the Construction Scheduler:Build detailed baseline construction schedules from project kickoff through completionDevelop and maintain schedules using Microsoft ProjectPartner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Operations leaders to establish realistic project sequencing and milestonesReview schedules for accuracy, constructability, logic, and trade sequencingSupport monthly schedule updates throughout the construction lifecycleIncorporate actual project progress and field conditions into schedule revisionsIdentify schedule risks, delays, and critical path concernsRecommend recovery plans and sequencing adjustments when projects fall behindSupport planning across multiple active multifamily developmentsHelp project teams translate schedules into practical field execution plansEstablish consistent scheduling procedures, templates, and best practicesServe as the internal scheduling resource for Project Managers and SuperintendentsTrain and coach project teams on Microsoft Project and effective schedule managementPartner with construction leadership to improve planning and execution across the organizationHelp evaluate and implement additional scheduling tools when they can improve project performanceTravel periodically between Northern and Southern California project locationsMust-Haves as the Construction Scheduler:Hands-on experience developing and maintaining construction schedulesStrong proficiency with Microsoft ProjectExperience building baseline schedules from project startupStrong understanding of construction sequencing and project planningAbility to evaluate schedule logic, durations, milestones, and dependenciesExperience supporting schedule updates throughout active constructionAbility to collaborate effectively with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teamsStrong communication skillsAbility to explain scheduling concepts to construction professionals with different levels of scheduling experienceStrong organization and attention to detailAbility to support multiple projects simultaneouslySelf-directed approach and interest in improving processesWillingness to travel periodically between Northern and Southern CaliforniaNice-to-Haves as the Construction Scheduler:Multifamily construction experienceLarge-scale residential construction experienceExperience supporting multiple projects or business unitsBackground as a Project Controls EngineerPrevious Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Superintendent experience with significant scheduling responsibilityExperience building company-wide scheduling standardsExperience training field teams on scheduling softwareFamiliarity with additional construction scheduling or project controls platformsExperience developing recovery schedulesExperience supporting look-ahead planning and milestone developmentExperience working across both Northern and Southern California construction marketsOur Client Offers:Base salary of $100,000-$130,000, depending on experienceHybrid role with flexibility to be based in Northern or Southern CaliforniaOpportunity to build the company's first dedicated in-house scheduling functionDirect exposure to executive leadership and Directors of ConstructionStrong pipeline of multifamily construction projects throughout CaliforniaSignificant ownership over scheduling standards, processes, and trainingOpportunity to influence project planning across the organizationCollaborative environment with close interaction between office and field teamsLong-term career advancement within a growing contractorHigh-visibility role with measurable impact on project executionTrueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.