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Sr. Construction Scheduler (Level III)

Pacific Pros

Los Angeles, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adobe Acrobat, Analysis Skills, Aviation Industry, Backhoe Loader, Baseline Schedule, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Contracts, Construction Design, Construction Engineering, Construction Inspection, Construction Management, Construction Planning, Construction Projects, Construction Schedule, Construction Support, Critical Path Method, Dental Insurance, Document Control, Driver's License, Electricity, Environmental Work, Establish Priorities, Financial Reporting, Financial Risk, Forecasting, Graphical Presentations, Health Insurance, Licensing Compliance, Management Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Oracle, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primavera, Problem Solving Skills, Program Control, Program Planning, Progress Reports, Project Control, Project Design, Project Evaluation, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Prolog Manager, Quality Control, Quality Monitoring, Reporting Skills, Risk, Risk Management, Schedule Development, Status Reports, Strategic Planning, System Operations, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Trend Analysis, Vision Plan, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Pacific Pros is seeking Construction Scheduler III for Construction Projects to be a representative for Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA) shall be ultimately responsible for developing and maintaining detailed construction planning schedules for new construction and renovation work, as required for the Terminal Development & Improvement Program.  These schedules may incorporate several scenarios used to finalize construction sequencing and contracting plans.  These projects may include but are not limited to: Airline Terminal Improvement projects, Airport Service Improvement projects, Terminal Development projects and Asset Renewal.


Note: Construction Schedulers with less experience may be needed in the near future. Candidates are welcome to contact Pacific Pros for consideration for the upcoming opportunities.


Work Location: LAWA has required the candidates be local for this position.


Region: Los Angeles, CA


Status: Full-time on-site.


Opening: Winter 2024, Immediate


Position Description Summary
Participate as integral member of an owner’s program and project controls team, being directly responsible for scheduling multiple, interdependent projects of a large scale ($100m+ in value).  Work collaboratively with other elements of the owner’s team, including project managers, construction managers, other controls discipline leads, and claims staff to monitor, report on, and negotiate issues on assigned projects.  Review designer and contractor submitted schedules and perform analysis as needed.


Provide owner with objective assessments of schedule delays (using Time Impact Analysis or other means), present summary and detailed findings to owner and/or third parties as needed. Engage in direct discussions with contractor, as needed, to understand basis of delay claims and support owner’s understanding of potential liabilities for the negotiation of appropriate settlements.


Essential Job Duties for this position


The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Review Contractor’s Baseline Construction Schedule for conformance with the Plans and Specification to ensuring proper WBS breakdown, sequencing, critical path and logic ties, and inclusion of all activities, resource loading, etc. necessary for approval. 
    • Perform and coordinate constructability review on Contractor’s Baseline Schedule submittal and identify any missing activities, float sequestering or suppression techniques/issues or any other conflicts or shortcomings.
    • Ensure that project WBS are properly coded and resource loaded.
    • Provide written evaluation, comments and responses on Baseline Schedule submittal.
  • Review Contractor’s Monthly Schedule updates in conformance with the plans and specification and identifying any logic changes or inaccurate progress reporting, critical path changes or other pertinent items necessary.
    • Identify variations from the plan and analyses and report on the cause of the variations.
    • Review construction progress and inspection reports and maintain an accurate “as built” schedule for use during construction and for evaluation of Contractor’s Monthly Schedule updates and any Time Impact Analysis (TIA) submittal.
    • Attend weekly construction meeting and monitor 3 Week Look Ahead Schedules for accuracy and identify any inconsistency with Baseline/Schedule updates. Promptly reporting schedule slippage, other unsatisfactory performance or other variances.
    • Identify any critical path changes or near critical path changes that could impact individual phase, milestones or project duration.
    • Provide written response and approval recommendation submittal response.
    • Coordinate schedule comments and corrections with Contractors.
    • Schedule deficiencies.
  • Maintain a Owner shadow Schedule identifying actual construction activities dates from various sources including daily inspection and quality control reports, site visits, etc.  Project and identify potential delays or schedule adjustments based upon Owner Schedule and utilize to assist in evaluating the Contractor’s Monthly Schedule updates.
  • Review Time Impact Analysis (TIA) submitted by the Contractor and provide written responses, evaluation and recommendation for time extension as appropriate.  Identify schedule variances and opportunities and proactively develop mitigation strategies for the Project Management team.
  • Provide LAWA “What if” schedule impacts for contemplated additional work, potential re-sequencing of phases or construction activities. Evaluate, and forecast project status against an established baseline schedule. Assess the impact of project milestones and report status to Management in order to mitigate project overruns and schedule slippage.
  • Provides direct scheduling related support on multiple projects on reporting to multiple Project Managers.
  • May require monthly support for projects in Planning or Design along with supporting Construction projects within a Master Program Schedule Plan and would report to the Airside Element Management Team.
  • May be required to maintain master schedule system to track project interfaces for time frame impacts to electrical airfield systems, mechanical systems, airfield operations and other aviation related disciplines and projects.
  • Provides development and analysis of man-hour resources, equipment resources and cost loaded, time-phased schedules.
  • Prepare detailed plans; time scaled charts, diagrams and tracking various quantities to measure construction performance.
  • Maintain simplified logic schedules to highlight status of key interfaces for critical path review.
  • Provide progress reporting documents and briefing materials as required. Develop creative reporting tools to communicate complex project sequencing and/or progress assessments.
  • Participate and review with third-party schedulers to address and provide written comments.
  • Analyze and assess project milestones and reports the fiscal impact and risk to Management.
  • Contribute to the advancement of PDG’s goals through commitment to productive collaboration with all stakeholders and in development of planning and design schedules.
  • Support overlapping project scheduling tasks, issue management, meeting facilitation, document control and monthly status reporting to the Project Management Team.
Hardware/Software Knowledge
  • Mastery of Oracle Primavera P6 Version 8.3 or higher.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite software – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Knowledge of Prolog and other Project Management Systems is preferred.
  • Experience with Adobe Acrobat.
  • Knowledgeable of presenting graphical data as related to scheduling.
  • Use of other related software tools such as Schedule Analyzer, MS Project, Claim Digger, etc.
Required Qualifications
  • US Employment Authorization without needing sponsorship
  • See Education/Training requirements
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • A valid Driver’s License and compliance with PACIFIC’s Vehicle Policy
  • Proficiency with common Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat (PDF files)
  • 3+ References from Clients
  • 10 years or more of scheduling experience with 5+ years in direct support of an active construction project
  • Demonstrated experience scheduling the design and construction of large-scale, complex projects including developing and managing a progress reporting methodology for multi-million-dollar construction projects within the range of $30M – $150M.
  • Requires knowledge and experience of Project Management principles and Project Control Cycles.
  • Must be capable of reporting earned value performance measurement techniques.
  • Understanding of critical path method (CPM) scheduling techniques and principles, including ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects concurrently.
  • Must be able to track field progress weekly in reporting Contractor’s performance.
  • Developed reporting tools to communicate complex project sequencing and/or progress assessments.
  • Worked in a master schedule/sub project system environment including programs in determining progress impacts.
  • Must possess capability to report on all levels of project schedules, quality, monitor project progress, risk and ensure project milestones are met.
  • Demonstrated experience in working and reviewing third-party design and/or construction schedules and addressing comments.
  • Must clearly and concisely be capable of presenting project trends, risks and forecast performance reports to management and to make recommendations on strategies and mitigation measures to resolve project issues is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in progress reporting documents and ability to understand a demanding, technical and complicated construction program plus the ability to communicate progress and issues both verbally and written communications on technical and non-technical matters for various levels of management.
  • Demonstrated success on the job, as evidenced by satisfactory performance, acceptance of responsibility, and growth in previous position(s).
  • Must possess the ability to effectively interact with various departments to maintain open lines of communication.
  • Proven accuracy, reliability and completeness in job accomplishment.
  • Self-starter with results-driven focus and ability to work with others.
Education/Training
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field is preferred.
Registration/Certification
  • Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification is preferred.
Element-Specific Requirements/Notes
  • Aviation experience preferred.
  • May assume other duties as required/needed
  • Maybe required to work past regular work shift
  • Maybe required to work various shifts as needed
  • This position offers a hybrid/telework schedule per LAWA’s current Pilot Telework Policy for details; however, LAWA has required the candidates be local for this position.

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