Scheduler, Construction Advisory

J.S. Held is recruiting a Scheduler into its construction advisory practice, based in Los Angeles with remote working available. The posting places the role on developing and maintaining project programmes in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or similar software, sequencing tasks and allocating resources, and identifying dependencies, durations and critical path elements to produce realistic timelines.

Progress is monitored against the programme and updated from field data, change orders and unforeseen delays. The holder works with project managers, engineers and subcontractors to gather schedule inputs, identifies and manages risks including delay, resource shortage and weather impact, and prepares contingency plans. Reporting duties cover progress updates, variance analysis and mitigation strategies for internal and external stakeholders.

The posting also asks the holder to support claims analysis and recovery planning where delay occurs, and to keep contractual scheduling requirements satisfied. The employer asks for proficiency in scheduling software, an understanding of critical path method and earned value management, the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and knowledge of construction workflows, permitting and inspection timelines.

A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or a related field is sought, and an associate's degree with relevant experience may be considered. Primavera P6 certification and the Planning and Scheduling Professional certification are preferred. The employer publishes a salary range of 100,000 to 250,000 US dollars a year and states that the role involves travel.