Project Controls Analyst - Scheduler

PM2CM

  • Monterey Park, CA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    1–3 years of project scheduling experience (preferably in construction, public works, or educational projects) on sizable initiatives. Impact : Shape and optimize schedules across large-scale public education projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMonterey Park, CA

    Description

    Why This Role Shines

    • Impact: Shape and optimize schedules across large-scale public education projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
    • Growth Path: Structured as a Scheduler I with clear advancement to Senior Scheduler or Project Controls roles.
    • Collaboration: Work closely with construction teams, management, and stakeholders—your insights drive decisions.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Craft and maintain detailed project and program schedules aligned with overarching master programs.
    • Update and validate monthly master schedules with the Project Team.
    • Review and validate contractor schedules against contractual norms and industry standards.
    • Evaluate weekly/monthly schedule updates, draft executive narratives and present insights to leadership.
    • Analyze time impacts, assess recovery schedules, and recommend mitigation strategies.
    • Employ Critical Path Method (CPM) and Earned Value Management (EVM) to monitor performance.
    • Deliver monthly Schedule Variance Reports highlighting deviations and recommending corrective actions.
    • Identify scheduling risks early—propose innovative, practical solutions.
    • Conduct site visits to verify progress and align schedule data with real-world conditions.
    • Develop cost-loaded schedules for accurate cash-flow forecasting; monitor actual vs. forecasted costs.
    • Partner with the Lead Scheduler, Project Managers, and Engineers to update schedules collaboratively.
    • Offer scheduling support across the project team as needed.

    Requirements

    Qualifications

    Required:

    • 1–3 years of project scheduling experience (preferably in construction, public works, or educational projects) on sizable initiatives.
    • Proficiency in Primavera P6 (or equivalent) and Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
    • Solid understanding of cost engineering, scheduling theory, CPM, and EVM.
    • Excellent communication skills—clear, concise, persuasive.
    • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related; or equivalent experience on a year-for-year basis.
    • Flexibility to work across multiple project sites; comfortable in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

    Preferred:

    • Experience reviewing contract schedules for compliance.
    • Familiarity with cost-loaded scheduling and financial forecast tracking.
    • Demonstrated ability to lead schedule analysis and present findings to senior leadership.

    Benefits

    100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance – Full medical coverage for employees, giving you peace of mind with zero out-of-pocket premiums.

    401(k) with 3% Company Match – Invest in your future with a retirement plan that grows alongside your career.

    Profit Sharing Opportunities – When the company succeeds, you share in the rewards.

    Generous PTO & Flex Time – Start with 120 hours of paid time off, giving you the flexibility to recharge, travel, or take care of personal needs.

    Career Growth Pathways – Clear advancement opportunities into senior scheduling and project controls leadership roles.

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