Project Scheduler

Duties

• Independently interprets and reads detailed construction drawings (Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Civil, etc.) and develops a clear understanding of work scope
• Reviews Contractor P6 initial Baseline Construction Schedules and identifies any missing scope, logic or milestones, analyzes the critical path, reviews the required cost loading, and provides written technical schedule review comments based on LAUSD's structured review templates
• Reviews multiple Contractor P6 Monthly schedule updates and provides written schedule review comments documenting milestone schedule slippage, critical path activity slippage, and overall schedule analysis based on LAUSD's structured review templates
• Performs Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) on contractor schedule submittals for conformance with the contract
• Creates Earned Value Curves based on LAUSD EVA template guidelines
• Maintains and monitors monthly construction progress, assists in identifying problem areas, and helps address schedule impacts to look for opportunities to advance the schedule
• Analyzes Key Performance Indicators from P6 Primavera Schedules and Excel Earned Value Curves based on LAUSD structured templates, produces Contract Variance reports with root causes and mitigation schedules, and investigates recovery investigations with recommendations
• Develops or reviews Suggested Preliminary Construction Schedules based on available Plans and Specifications
• Performs schedule Time Impact Analysis using the method of Windows Analysis, incorporating contemporaneous and/or forensic schedule parameters in a detailed write-up
• Determines if work is in or out of scope by reading contract drawings and understanding terms and conditions to assess any compensable or non-compensable time extensions
• Communicates with the project team regarding any schedule/progress-related issues or concerns during regular schedule meetings
• Prepares status updates for Program Schedules/Master Schedules on a regular basis
• Ensures proper use of Program-level standard codes, layouts, and reports to maintain data integrity
• Prepares reports as needed and directed by Senior Management
• Visits construction sites and attends meetings, as needed, and checks the Contractor's monthly schedule progress

Requirements

• 6 years full-time paid professional experience in Construction Scheduling for an Owner or General Contractor, preferably in an educational facility or public works projects
• Proficiency in Primavera (P6 v19) and MS Office Suite

Education

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
• Or, graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in any course, but with additional two (2) years of experience in Construction Scheduling to compensate for the required education

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior organizational and planning skills
• Ability to build efficient working relationships with project teams and department staff
• Understanding of theories, principles, and practices of cost engineering, scheduling, and schedule forensics

Benefits

• Salary: $159,000 to $164,000
• Medical, Vision, & Dental - 100% covered for the employee
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued)
• 6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately)
• 10 days of Holiday pay (9 Holidays, 1 Personal Day)
• 3% Non-Match (After 1 year of service)
• Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone
• Laptop for work purposes