Scheduler/Project Controls Manager

Job Description

We are looking for an outstanding Scheduler located in California with the ability to travel to client meetings as needed in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have experience providing critical path method scheduling support using Primavera P6 and developing cost-loaded resource schedules on a wide array of transit infrastructure including rails, roadway, and tunnel work as well as other public agency work spanning water and utility civil infrastructure. Experience with water and wastewater infrastructure projects is idea. Candidate must possess a current Project Management Institute - Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification.

Daily Duties 

• Lead the development of baseline schedules as well as regularly updating, reviewing and analyzing CPM schedules for each project.
• Create and maintain separate schedules.
• Assist in the creation and publication of executive level reports for review of schedule, budget status and potential changes; support implementation of agency policies and procedures; check that procedures are followed for data collection, input, and reports.
• Assist in implementing the specific project requisite coding structures, and establish the appropriate cost accounts for various capital programs and associated capital projects.
• Work with agency staff in maintaining project cost accounts and provide hands-on training of non-Controls staff as detailed in the Infrastructure Division procedures.
• Maintain and control project schedules and budgets using the Primavera-based Program Control System.
• Assist in implementing Cost Control Procedures including Change Control/Management and Forecasting.
• Review cost estimates to determine if the necessary information is being generated to support the Cost Control effort.
• Develop and produce Cost Reports as required (at a minimum, on a monthly basis).
• May assume other duties as required/needed

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of scheduling experience with transit infrastructure and/or water and wastewater infrastructure construction projects for agencies in California. 
• Current Project Management Institute - Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification is required
• Mastery of Primavera P6 Version 8.3 or higher required, with CERTIFICATION by Primavera
• Demonstrated experience completing forensic schedule analyses of the design and construction of large-scale, complex heavy civil projects, particularly for assessment of delay claims and potential owner’s liabilities
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is required
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat is required
• Demonstrated experience scheduling the design and construction of large-scale, complex projects; including developing and managing a progress reporting methodology for a complicated design effort
• Experience with various delivery methods such as Design- Build, CM/GC, and Public Private Partnership delivery methods is desirable
• Demonstrated ability to understand technical and complicated construction program and the ability to communicate progress to both technical and management-level personnel
• Capable to assume additional responsibilities
• Strong oral and written communications
• Proven accuracy, reliability and completeness in job accomplishment

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred

Featured Benefits

401(k), Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 100% employer-paid premiums

Additional Information

For over 50 years, Leland Saylor Associates (LSA) has been a nationally recognized construction consulting firm providing expertise in the areas of estimating, scheduling, value engineering, and construction management. Saylor is a great place to work where your opinion matters, where you can grow with a supportive staff and make a difference in our project outcomes. We are proud to be an adviser on some of the largest, most technically complex projects in the nation.

We seek like-minded professionals who have a passion for estimating, drive to achieve results, creative problem-solving ability, and a dedication to client service and relationship management. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Come join us and partner with our world class team and do your best work.

Saylor is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.