Scheduler

About the role

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. This role involves leading planning and scheduling activities for a high-speed rail project in California—an 800-mile rail network with 119 miles currently under construction in the Central Valley. The initial operation is targeted between 2030 and 2033, with total costs estimated between $88–$128 billion.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and scheduling activities, applying advanced methods, techniques, and tools to optimize delivery.
• Provide expertise in project controls, Earned Value Management, and program methodologies to support successful outcomes.
• Communicate analysis and corrective measures clearly to clients, teams, and stakeholders, influencing complex requirements.
• Manage and develop professional teams delivering planning and schedule management services.
• Build strong client relationships, influencing acceptance of proposals and recommendations that drive value.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to embed sustainability, carbon reduction, and net-zero transition into program delivery.
• Champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, ensuring compliance with local health and safety regulations.
• Lead cost management services, including estimating, procurement, and cost planning, while owning deliverable quality and strategic outcomes.
• Mentor, coach, and develop teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Professional membership (APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA) or equivalent demonstrable development.
• Extensive experience in planning and successful delivery of projects and programs.
• Strong commercial, financial, and stakeholder management expertise with proven leadership of diverse teams.
• Knowledge of sustainability, carbon reduction, and digital innovation shaping project outcomes.

Pay

Estimated salary for this position is $125,000–$155,000 USD. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.