Highway Construction Scheduler

About the Role

Consertus is seeking a Construction Scheduler to support Los Angeles Metro  with scheduling services for a major Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) capital project—North Hollywood to Pasadena BRT. This heavy civil infrastructure assignment includes civil construction, utilities, roadway/roadwork, and pavement activities.

• Develop, maintain, and analyze detailed, logic‑driven schedules using PrimaveraP
  6.
• Build schedules from scratch by coordinating with engineering, project management, construction teams, and contractors.
• Cost‑load and resource‑load schedules; develop time‑phased forecasts and cash‑flow curves as required.
• Establish schedule baselines; perform updates and variance analysis against baseline and key milestones.
• Perform Time Impact Analyses (TIA) and support evaluation of schedule changes, delays, and recovery plans.
• Review and analyze contractor‑submitted schedules; provide comments, identify issues, and coordinate corrections.
• Track critical path, near‑critical activities, constraints, and key interfaces across civil, utilities, roadwork, and paving disciplines.
• Prepare schedule narratives, dashboards, and briefings for project leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Support schedule‑related documentation for claims avoidance, change management, and reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in project scheduling for heavy civil or highway projects.
• Proven experience scheduling large‑scale, complex infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera
  
  P6 (v12.0 or higher); ability to load costs and resources.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods for heavy civil/highway projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to present technical information to stakeholders at all levels.
• Track record of accuracy, reliability, and completeness in prior roles.

• BRT or transit project scheduling.
• Supporting CMGC (Construction Manager/General Contractor) delivery or similar alternative delivery methods.
• Cost/resource‑loaded schedules and earned value or progress measurement.
• Experience in project controls environments and working with multi‑party teams (agency, CM/GC, designer).

Hybrid (Los Angeles area; onsite presence required as directed by the project/team). First‑class schedule:
Monday–Friday, Full‑Time / Exempt. Salary range: $176,800–$208,000 annually, with an annual bonus per company program.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage (medical, dental, vision).
• Optional benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, supplemental health plans.
• 401(k) with day‑one eligibility; dollar‑for‑dollar match up to first 3% of contributions, then 50% match for next 2%.
• Time off: 10 paid holidays, 15 days PTO at start, up to 25 days over time.
• Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development.

Consertus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.