Project Scheduler - Construction

CLMI Group is hiring a Project Scheduler to support the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Facilities Services Division on a portfolio of K–12 capital improvement projects. This is an on-site role in Los Angeles, CA, on the Owner's Representative side of the program.

Responsibilities

• 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, missing logic or milestones, analyze the critical path, review the required cost loading, and 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 overall schedule analysis based on LAUSD’s structured review templates.
• Perform QA/QC on contractor schedule submittals for conformance with the contract.
• Create Earned Value Curves based on LAUSD EVA template guidelines.
• Monitor monthly construction progress and assist in identifying problem areas and addressing schedule impacts to find 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.
• Perform schedule Time Impact Analysis by using the method of Windows Analysis while incorporating contemporaneous and/or forensic schedule parameters in a detailed write-up.
• Read contract drawings to determine if work is in or out of scope, and understand 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.
• Perform status updates for Program Schedules/Master Schedules on a regular basis.
• Ensure proper use of Program‑level standard codes, layouts and reports necessary to ensure data integrity.
• Prepare reports as needed and directed by Senior Management.
• Visit construction sites and attend meetings, as needed, and check the Contractor’s monthly schedule progress.

Qualifications

• 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.

Education Requirements

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

Additional 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.

CLMI Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $160,000 - $165,000
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• 401k Matching
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term / Long Term Disability / Life