Senior Scheduler Walnut Creek

Overview

Leland Saylor Associates is a leading national project and cost control firm, with locations throughout California, Arizona, the Midwest, and Washington, D.C.

Saylor maintains a strong reputation as a leading high-quality, customer-centric professional service provider. This has resulted in strong growth since Saylor’s inception in 1997. As a result, the company has become a trusted partner to its customers and vendors and has established a proven track record of delivering accurate cost estimates to the construction industry. The company has significant opportunities to develop its existing markets and expand into other geographies and service lines.

A Senior Scheduler at Saylor is critical for developing, establishing, and maintaining all aspects of planning and scheduling efforts. Collaborates with project teams to ensure timely development of baseline schedules, provide schedule updates, and manage implementation throughout the life cycle of various project types. May manage more junior level staff.

Senior Scheduler responsibilities include developing and maintaining project schedules, aligning with project goals, and supporting project teams throughout the lifecycle of multiple project types.

• Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely development of baseline schedules, provide schedule updates, and manage implementation throughout the life cycle of various project types
• Assist project teams to ensure delays are adequately documented
• Develop contingency options with the team to accelerate schedule
• Review contracts for specific scheduling needs and profile critical timelines to ensure project schedules show appropriate detail based upon job site requirements
• Mentor junior Schedulers as needed

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or related field
• Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of experience including four (4) years of field construction experience on large ground-up projects and a minimum of six (6) years in project scheduling
• Experience working on public works and related public facilities/infrastructure projects
• Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of MS Office, Bluebeam, and Primavera P6;
  Primavera Unifier a plus
• Ability to independently create schedules using a planner/builder mindset
• Comprehensive knowledge of building systems, construction techniques, practices and components

• Certifications: Scheduling certification by agencies such as AACE (PSP) or PMI strongly preferred

• Schedules are delivered on time, complete, and accurate. No surprises for our client teams
• Schedulers on your team grow under your leadership, taking on more responsibility with confidence
• We consistently execute projects and help our construction management partners deliver great projects
• You're recognized as a trusted partner by leadership, project managers, and clients alike

Your work determines whether a given project moves forward in the construction process. Our clients rely on your advice on how to build cost effective projects, including value analysis that achieves the best result. By delivering accurate, thoughtful estimates, you'll not only serve as an industry subject matter expert but also advance our common goal of helping our clients deliver superior projects.

• 401(k) with immediate vestment
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program