Lead Scheduler

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Scheduler to join our growing Southern California Project Controls team in support of our expanding business needs. This role is critical to the successful planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects and will work closely with project managers, engineers, and leadership.

• Assist the Project Manager with planning and monitoring all aspects of major transportation or industrial projects, with high energy and great attention to detail
• Prepare base schedules, schedule reviews, monthly schedule update analysis, time impact analysis, and investigation and analysis of schedule impacts
• Monitor and document construction progress
• Identify, track and assist in resolution of construction issues/conflicts
• Act as liaison between the client, contractors or designers concerning construction issues/conflicts and plan revisions
• Monitor, review and report to the Project Manager and/or clients on the status of schedules with regard to construction contract schedule compliance with the construction contract specifications, and review and provide written summary progress reports stating acceptability or unacceptability of the schedules
• Perform other duties as needed

• Ability to interpret construction schedules
• Experience supporting infrastructure/ transportation (roadway, bridge, transit) construction projects
• Cost control background
• Certifications (one or more): CST, CCT, CMIT, CDT, PSP, EVP, PMI-SP, PMP, CCM, EIT, PE

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 10 years Construction Scheduling
• Proficiency in using Primavera, and/or other scheduling software
• Experience with cost and resource loaded schedules required
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

United States-California-Irvine

• United States-California-Los Angeles
• United States-California-Long Beach
• United States-California-San Diego
• United States-California-Riverside

Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Full‑time

Regular

Project Controls

Dec 24 2025

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Irvine, Long Beach and Los Angeles}: $115,357–$189,514 {San Diego}: $110,341–$181,275

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.