Project Scheduler

Element Consulting

Los Angeles, CAJob$155–175K/yrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$155–175K/yr

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Element Consulting is hiring a Project Scheduler. Element Consulting is seeking a Project Scheduler to interpret construction drawings, develop work scopes, and review contractor schedules. This role involves identifying missing scope, logic, and milestones, analyzing critical paths, and providing technical schedule review comments. The Project Scheduler will also perform QA/QC on contractor submittals, create Earned Value Curves, and monitor construction progress to address schedule impacts.

Key focus areas include Independently interpret and read detailed construction drawings and develop a clear understanding of work scope., Review Contractor P6 initial Baseline Construction Schedules and identify missing scope, logic, or milestones., and Identify and analyze the critical path, review required cost loading, and provide written technical schedule review comments..

Successful candidates bring Six Years Construction Scheduling, Bachelor's Degree In Construction Management, and Bachelor's Degree Or Two Years Experience. Important skills include Primavera Latest Version (P6 v19), MS Office Suite, Excellent Written Communication, Excellent Verbal Communication, Superior Organizational Skills, and Superior Planning Skills. Preferred (not required): Interpret Detailed Construction Drawings, Review Contractor P6 Initial Baseline Construction Schedules, Identify Missing Scope, and Identify Missing Logic.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Primavera Latest Version (P6 v19)MS Office SuiteExcellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationSuperior Organizational SkillsSuperior Planning SkillsBuild Efficient Working RelationshipsCost EngineeringSchedulingSchedule ForensicsInterpret Detailed Construction DrawingsReview Contractor P6 Initial Baseline Construction SchedulesIdentify Missing ScopeIdentify Missing LogicIdentify Missing MilestonesAnalyze Critical PathReview Required Cost LoadingProvide Written Technical Schedule Review CommentsReview Multiple Contractor P6 Monthly Schedule UpdatesDocument Milestone Schedule SlippageDocument Critical Path Activity SlippageOverall Schedule AnalysisPerform QA/QC on Contractor Schedule SubmittalsCreate Earned Value CurvesMonitor Monthly Construction ProgressAssist in Identifying Problem AreasAddress Schedule ImpactsAnalyze Key Performance Indicators From P6 Primavera SchedulesAnalyze Key Performance Indicators From Excel Earned Value CurvesProduce Contract Variance ReportsRoot Cause AnalysisMitigation Schedule Recovery InvestigationsDevelop Preliminary Construction SchedulesReview Suggested Preliminary Construction SchedulesPerform Schedule Time Impact AnalysisWindows Analysis MethodRead Contract DrawingsUnderstand Contract Terms and ConditionsEffectively Communicate With Project TeamPerform Status Updates for Program SchedulesEnsure Proper Use of Program-Level Standard CodesEnsure Proper Use of LayoutsEnsure Proper Use of ReportsPrepare Reports

Qualifications

6 Years Construction Scheduling ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or Related Field or Bachelor's Degree With 2 Additional Years of Construction Scheduling Experience

Full job description

Minimum Requirements

Required Experience:

Six (6) years full time paid professional experience in Construction Scheduling for an Owner or General Contractor, preferably in an educational facility or public works projects.
Proficiency in Primavera Latest Version (P6 v19) and MS Office Suite.

Required Education:

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture or any related field

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in any course, but with additional two (2) years of experience in Construction Scheduling to compensate for the required education.

Required Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Superior organizational and planning skills
Ability to build efficient working relationships with project teams and department staff
Understanding of theories, principles and practices of cost engineering, scheduling and schedule forensics

Duties:

Independently interprets and reads detailed construction drawings (Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Civil, etc.) and develops a clear understanding of work scope.
Review Contractor P6 initial Baseline Construction Schedules and identify any missing scope, identify any missing logic or milestones, identify and analyze the critical path, review the required cost loading, and be able to provide written technical schedule review comments based on LAUSD’s structured review templates.
Review multiple Contractor P6 Monthly schedule updates and provide written schedule review comments that document milestone schedule slippage, critical path activity slippage, and provide over-all schedule analysis based on LAUSD’s structured review templates.
Performs QA/QC on contractor schedule submittals for conformance with the contract.
Creates Earned Value Curves based on LAUSD EVA template guidelines.
Monitor monthly construction progress and assist in identifying problem areas and help address schedule impacts in order to look for opportunities to advance the schedule.
Provide and analyze Key Performance Indicators from P6 Primavera Schedules and Excel Earned Value Curves based on LAUSD structured templates. Produce Contract Variance reports with Root Causes and Mitigation Schedule recovery investigations with recommendations.
Develop or review Suggested Preliminary Construction Schedules based on the available Plans and Specifications.
Performs schedule Time Impact Analysis by using the method of Windows Analysis while incorporating either contemporaneous and/or forensic schedule parameters in a detailed write-up.
Reads contract drawings to determine if work is in or out of scope, and understands terms and conditions of the contract to determine if any compensable or non-compensable time extensions have merit.
Effectively communicate with the project team regarding any schedule/progress related issues or concerns at regular schedule meetings.
Performs status updates for Program Schedules/Master Schedules on a regular basis.
Ensures proper use of Program-level standard codes, layouts and reports necessary to ensure data integrity
Prepare reports as needed and directed by Senior Management.
Visits construction sites and attends meetings, as needed, and checks the Contractor’s monthly schedule progress.

Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range: $155K-$175K

Why Choose Element Consulting?

Element Consulting is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs, from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo, CA, the firm offers program, project, and construction management services. We invite you to join us in 'Bringing the Right Elements Together for Our Clients' Success.'

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