Senior Scheduler; Senior Project Controls Specialist

Job Description

The Sr. Scheduler works under the general direction of the Deputy Program Controls Director. The Senior Scheduler is responsible for the review and analysis of Contractor Schedules and oversight of PCM’s Schedule Management efforts, including development of what‑if analysis and maintenance of schedules. The role includes weekly and monthly reporting of schedule analysis and progress. This position works under the Project Controls Office within the Program Controls Scheduling branch.

• Provide schedule development, maintenance of schedule data and reporting for California High Speed Rail (CAHSR) schedules
• Identify, develop, and correlate program schedule activities with associated CHSR design plans
• Provide detail for CHSR schedule activities based on CHSR design plans to reflect the duration and the basis of the construction of element activities
• Update schedule data and durations as necessary and as design progresses to identify the basis for construction of element durations
• Provide periodic updates and documentation to the Program/Project Controls.
• Manage progress, schedule duration changes, and duration verification basis
• Provide schedule assumptions and general basis for schedule development. Identify key items which may not be included in structure schedules (such as utility relocations, environmental and or seasonal restrictions, or procurements)
• Perform review and analysis of current in-progress CHSR schedules for correlation with future, planned CHSR construction schedules (current construction duration estimates vs. future planned construction duration estimates)
• Perform review and analysis of CHSR schedules for reliability, risk identification, risk review, and risk assessments
• Provide recommendations for increased schedule reliability
• Identify longest path and critical schedule items
• Perform review and reporting tasks as required under direction of the Program Schedule Lead
• Other duties as assigned

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and twelve (12) years of work‑related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to sixteen (16) years if non‑degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time‑conscious and time‑effective manner

• At least 8 years of scheduling experience out of the 12 years of required experience
• Ability to develop detailed construction schedules from preliminary and/or conceptual plans, develop and document basis of schedule development. Identify and document associated schedule risks. Provide recognizable and understandable work activities and sequences. Meet required deadlines and deliverable dates. Document and communicate effectively with others
• Program and project schedule development and management experience
• Knowledge of rail and roadway transportation projects and disciplines
• Scheduling and project controls experience
• Ability to identify and document associated schedule risks and provide recognizable and understandable work activities and sequences
• Ability to meet required deadlines and deliverable dates
• Proficiency and knowledge of computer software applications including Primavera P6, Microsoft (MS) Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Quantity Surveying or Engineering
• Experience in developing detailed construction schedules from preliminary and/or conceptual plans, develop and document basis of schedule development
• Knowledge of structures, construction means, methods, staging, procurements, and disciplines
• Experience in rail and rail systems construction, rail and roadway tunnel construction, rail and roadway bridge…