Scheduler

Position Summary

PMA is seeking a Project Scheduler to manage scheduling for large construction projects, ensuring contract compliance and evaluating schedule impacts from change orders and delays. Responsibilities include performing Critical Path and Earned Value analysis, conducting time impact studies, reviewing contractor progress, and preparing cost-loaded schedules to support budget and cash flow projections. The role requires 3-5 years of scheduling experience, proficiency in Primavera and MS Office, strong communication skills, and flexibility to work across multiple sites. A background in architecture, engineering, or construction management is preferred.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Develop and coordinate project schedules aligned with established execution strategies.
• Review contractor schedules for compliance with contracts and ensure quality assurance.
• Assess contract amendments and change orders for their impact on both budget and schedule.
• Conduct time impact analysis to address potential delays and claims.
• Participate in negotiations regarding change orders.
• Perform Critical Path and Earned Value analyses to monitor project progress.
• Identify and resolve schedule-related issues, recommending corrective actions and innovative solutions.
• Visit construction sites for progress reporting and updates.
• Review contractors’ weekly and monthly schedule progress, draft narratives, and present findings to management.
• Evaluate contractor recovery schedules for feasibility and alignment with project timelines.
• Perform cost analyses to support the design and construction phases of capital projects.
• Compare actual expenditures against budget performance to ensure financial alignment.
• Create cost-loaded schedules to provide detailed cash flow projections.
• Interpret and apply contracts, policies, and procedures in accordance with Build LACCD guidelines.

Position Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in project or program scheduling for large construction programs is required.
• Advanced proficiency in relevant software, including Primavera Scheduling Software and MS Office applications (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), is required.
• Strong expertise in cost engineering and scheduling theories, principles, and practices is essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, business administration, or a related field is preferred; additional qualifying experience may be substituted for educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience with time impact analysis is required.
• Experience handling construction claims and change orders is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is required.

Additional Requirements

Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

About PMA

At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.

We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.

We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.

As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.” 

PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

VEVRAA federal contractor.