Scheduler

Location: Pomona, CA 91768 (Hybrid – Monday and Tuesday onsite; flexibility on onsite days required)

Pay Rate: $49.66 /hr on W‑2

Duration: 18 months or longer

Schedule: 1st shift, Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules (IMS) in Primavera P6
• Build schedules from scratch based on scope, engineering, and construction inputs
• Perform critical‑path analysis, schedule risk assessment, and forecasting
• Conduct time‑impact analysis (TIA) and evaluate schedule changes
• Manage schedule baselines, updates, and variance analysis
• Support earned value management (EVM) and progress reporting
• Prepare and present monthly schedule reports, including delays, risks, and recovery plans
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, and Construction teams for schedule alignment
• Identify schedule risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Ensure adherence to project controls standards and governance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or business
• Advanced to expert‑level proficiency in Primavera P6 (non‑negotiable)
• 7–8 years hands‑on P6 scheduling experience managing complex, multi‑disciplinary programs
• Proven experience developing and managing complex project schedules
• Strong expertise in critical path method (CPM), schedule logic and sequencing, time‑impact analysis (TIA), baseline and variance analysis
• Ability to clearly communicate schedule risks, delays, and mitigation actions
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Experience supporting cross‑functional teams (engineering, construction, PMO)
• Excellent structured communication and presentation skills
• Emphasis on being a “hands‑on builder—not just reviewer”

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in utility, substation, or transmission projects
• Knowledge of earned value management (EVM) and cost integration
• Ability to leverage automation or data tools (Power BI, Excel analytics, AI‑assisted reporting)
• Strong understanding of project controls frameworks and lifecycle management

About the client

The client is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States and a longtime leader in renewable energy and energy efficiency, providing electricity to much of Southern California.