Project Controls - Scheduler (Scheduler III)

Position Description Summary

Participate as integral 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 control 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 assessment 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 and support owner's understanding of potential liabilities for the negotiation of appropriate settlements.

Key Identifiers for the Position

• Representing an owner, direct experience scheduling multiple, interdependent projects
• Direct forensic scheduling experience to support claims analysis on large complex projects (projects of at least $200M value and 3-years or greater duration)
• Demonstrate understanding of design and construction methodologies and project life-cycles.

Essential Job Duties:

• Review projects schedule submittals by Design and Contractors Teams
• Perform independent analysis of submitted schedules for Owner, ensuring all schedule submittal meet or exceed the requirements set forth by the contracts. These independent analyses include, but are not limited to the review of:
  • Preliminary schedules
  • Baseline schedules
  • Four week look ahead schedules
  • Monthly schedule updates and corresponding recovery schedules/time impact analysis/time/extension request (as applicable)
• Facilitate coordination on interface issues between multiple projects
• Ensure submitted schedules follow company's project code and activity code structure
• Identify, understand and apply the relevant sections of the contract to each claim
• Assist with change order and claims disputes
• Complete analyses of contractor's delay claims and related time impact analyses within context of the contract documents and industry practice; examine the claim and actual schedule for later or earlier completion; identify related disruption, acceleration and recovery opportunities; and accordance with applicable, accepted practices, such as AACE International Issued Recommended Practice No. 29 Forensic Schedule Analysis (RP 29)
• Provide reports of analyses and briefing materials as required. Develop reports that effectively communicate complex project sequencing and/or forensic assessments
• As applicable to particular claims, provide observations on potential delay mitigation, and related schedule issues, communicate to the team and recommend alternatives, if any
• Contribute to the advancement of the company's goals through a commitment to productive collaboration with all stakeholders

Hardware/Software Knowledge:

• Requires advanced use of Oracle Primavera software (mastery of Primavera Project Planner Version 6.0 or higher required), along with related software tools such as Schedule Analyzer, Microsoft Project, Claims Digger, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam

Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications:

• 10 years or more of scheduling experience with 5 plus years in direct support of an active construction project
• Direct forensic scheduling experience to support claims analysis on large-scale, complex heavy civil, vertical and horizontal projects (projects of at least $200M value and 3-years or greater duration) particularly for assessment of delay claims and potential owner's liabilities.
• Experience with various delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR and Design/Build
• Demonstrated experience scheduling for multiple concurrent and interrelated projects
• Ability to effectively communicate technical and schedule related information in oral and written form to non-expert audiences
• Ability to work collaboratively with other subjects matter experts and resources to support owner's evaluation of claims
• Demonstrated ability to understand technical and complicated construction program, and contract and the ability to communicate progress and findings to both technical and management-level-personnel
• Prior experience in aviation and large transportation projects, is highly desirable
• Proven accuracy, reliability and completeness in job accomplishment.

Education/Training:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or other related technical field required
• Relevant Professional Licensure and Certifications are strongly preferred

Elements-Specific Requirements/Notes:

• May assume other duties as required/needed
• Maybe required to work past regular work shift
• Maybe required to work various shifts as needed
• The company will provide a desktop computer that can be VPN'd into
• Consultant MUST have a company-provided laptop computer. This is required for company business and to VPN into the company's system when away from the office as necessary
• Cellphone provided by the consultant is required
• This is NOT a work-from-home position
• This is a salaried position based on 40 hours per week at the applicable all-in labor rate
• After-hours or weekend work may be required to perform the duties of the position. This shall be considered part of the salary.
• Transportation to/from LAX worksite is the responsibility of the consultant.