Scheduler

About the role

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, seeks experienced Schedulers with transportation construction management experience for roles throughout Southern California.

Responsibilities

• Create, monitor, and report on the project schedule, ensuring the effectiveness of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Track, analyze, and report on project schedule information, including current status and forecasted changes to the schedule baseline.
• Ensure accuracy of project schedules and provide input on baseline management.
• Cookordination project schedules, tasks, deliverables, updates, and distribute project data and reports effectively.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Functional Team Members to develop and update project baseline schedules per the Client's approved Work Breakdown Structure.
• Support Project Team and Project Control support staff to verify compliance with approved milestone dates of the baseline schedule.
• Aid in planning and scheduling through various phases of project development (initiation, planning, design, right of way, construction, and close-out).
• Retrieve, consolidate, and analyze information from various sources.
• Apply schedule scope changes in alignment with contract requirements.
• Identify schedule delays, impacts, and variances to the baseline and communicate plans and schedules to the Project Manager and Project Team.
• Report on schedule progress in program meetings, forecast reports, and status reports.
• Analyze cost and resource loading in the baseline and monthly schedule updates and run regular cash flow reports.
• Prepare what-if scenario schedules and inform management of possible outcomes.
• Review/analyze time impacts and provide time impact resolution.

Requirements

• Foster and maintain a collaborative work environment.
• Work independently, make effective decisions concerning construction work in progress, and solve field problems.
• Coordinate with various agencies and departments.
• Possess knowledge of civil components such as earthwork, grading, drainage, AC and PCC pavement, traffic control, SWPPP measures, signing and striping, and utility coordination.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of Caltrans construction practices preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining focus and control under pressure.
• Professional approach to developing strong client relations.
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, including scheduling, budgeting, resource management, and project management software.
• Ability to read and understand project workplans, specifications, contracts, and proposal documents.
• Exceptional analytical and planning skills.
• Knowledge of the elements of a WBS and how it is referenced in developing a project workplan.
• Proficiency in the use of Primavera P6 Scheduling Software.
• Minimum qualifications: BS degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. California Professional Engineer's license preferred. A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience desired; contractor experience is a plus. A minimum of 2 years of experience serving as a Resident Engineer, Inspector or Office Engineer.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Proactive and personable with a strong ability to learn quickly.
• Capable of working effectively in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: BS degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• California Professional Engineer's license preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience desired; contractor experience is a plus.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience serving as a Resident Engineer, Inspector or Office Engineer.

Skills

• Foster and maintain a collaborative work environment.
• Work independently, make effective decisions concerning construction work in progress, and solve field problems.
• Coordinate with various agencies and departments.
• Possess knowledge of civil components such as earthwork, grading, drainage, AC and PCC pavement, traffic control, SWPPP measures, signing and striping, and utility coordination.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of Caltrans construction practices preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining focus and control under pressure.
• Professional approach to developing strong client relations.
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, including scheduling, budgeting, resource management, and project management software.
• Ability to read and understand project workplans, specifications, contracts, and proposal documents.
• Exceptional analytical and planning skills.
• Knowledge of the elements of a WBS and how it is referenced in developing a project workplan.
• Proficiency in the use of Primavera P6 Scheduling Software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Proactive and personable with a strong ability to learn quickly.
• Capable of working effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range: $150,000 - $220,000.

Career Development

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.