Project Controls Analyst - Scheduler

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Monterey Park, CA, USA
In-Office
Junior
Professional Services • Consulting • Energy • Utilities
The Role
The Project Controls Analyst - Scheduler optimizes project schedules, conducts analysis, collaborates with teams, and ensures timely, budget-friendly project delivery.
Summary Generated by Built In
Why This Role Shines
  • Impact: Shape and optimize schedules across large-scale public education projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
  • Growth Path: Structured as a Scheduler I with clear advancement to Senior Scheduler or Project Controls roles.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with construction teams, management, and stakeholders—your insights drive decisions.
Key Responsibilities
  • Craft and maintain detailed project and program schedules aligned with overarching master programs.
  • Update and validate monthly master schedules with the Project Team.
  • Review and validate contractor schedules against contractual norms and industry standards.
  • Evaluate weekly/monthly schedule updates, draft executive narratives and present insights to leadership.
  • Analyze time impacts, assess recovery schedules, and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Employ Critical Path Method (CPM) and Earned Value Management (EVM) to monitor performance.
  • Deliver monthly Schedule Variance Reports highlighting deviations and recommending corrective actions.
  • Identify scheduling risks early—propose innovative, practical solutions.
  • Conduct site visits to verify progress and align schedule data with real-world conditions.
  • Develop cost-loaded schedules for accurate cash-flow forecasting; monitor actual vs. forecasted costs.
  • Partner with the Lead Scheduler, Project Managers, and Engineers to update schedules collaboratively.
  • Offer scheduling support across the project team as needed.

RequirementsQualifications

Required:

  • 1–3 years of project scheduling experience (preferably in construction, public works, or educational projects) on sizable initiatives.
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 (or equivalent) and Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
  • Solid understanding of cost engineering, scheduling theory, CPM, and EVM.
  • Excellent communication skills—clear, concise, persuasive.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related; or equivalent experience on a year-for-year basis.
  • Flexibility to work across multiple project sites; comfortable in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Preferred:

  • Experience reviewing contract schedules for compliance.
  • Familiarity with cost-loaded scheduling and financial forecast tracking.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead schedule analysis and present findings to senior leadership.

Benefits

100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance – Full medical coverage for employees, giving you peace of mind with zero out-of-pocket premiums.

401(k) with 3% Company Match – Invest in your future with a retirement plan that grows alongside your career.

Profit Sharing Opportunities – When the company succeeds, you share in the rewards.

Generous PTO & Flex Time – Start with 120 hours of paid time off, giving you the flexibility to recharge, travel, or take care of personal needs.

Career Growth Pathways – Clear advancement opportunities into senior scheduling and project controls leadership roles.

Skills Required

  • 1 - 3 years of project scheduling experience
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
  • Solid understanding of CPM and EVM
  • Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
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The Company
HQ: Torrance, CA
9 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

PM2CM, Inc. is a professional services company dedicated to providing program, project, and construction management, as well as project controls, scheduling, and cost management services.

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