We're seeking a Sr. Project Scheduler to steer timelines for a large, heavy-civil rail transit projects. Ideally, you'll thrive on solving complex scheduling puzzles, mitigating risks before they become roadblocks, and ensuring this very large-scale program stays on track. If you have a passion for precision, a knack for problem-solving, and the leadership skills to guide stakeholders through the intricacies of project scheduling, we want to hear from you. 

This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position located in Fresno, CA.   

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to, the following 

• Review and analyze owner/project manager and contractor prepared CPM schedules, baseline schedules, and monthly schedule updates to identify critical paths, near critical paths, milestone impacts, phasing shifts and potential trends.   
• Collect field progress data, update status weekly or monthly, and produce look-aheads, variance reports, and earned-value forecasts.  
• Run critical path and what-if analyses to test sequencing options, recovery plans, and alternative delivery scenarios.  
• Perform schedule-risk assessments—identify drivers, quantify exposure with tools such as Monte Carlo simulations, recommend contingencies, and track mitigation actions.  
• Analyze schedules for opportunities to reduce schedule risk, critical path duration, and recover delays by creating and analyzing what-if schedules.   
• Perform schedule audits on project schedules to ensure data is “risk ready.” 
• Support change orders and claims by preparing Time Impact Analyses that tie delays to cost and contractual entitlement.  
• Analyze contractor delay claims including owner risk through the application of forensic scheduling principles.   
• Continuous analysis of schedules and provision of alternatives and expected outcomes to avoid any schedule delays.    
• Apply Earned Value Management techniques to schedules for purposes of reporting key performance indicators (KPIs).   
• Integrate third-party interfaces, permitting, utility relocations, and long-lead procurement items so the plan reflects all external dependencies.  
• Generate concise narrative reports and KPI dashboards for project managers, field teams, and executive stakeholders.  
• Apply schedule risk management techniques for risk management purposes; support risk register updates; support risk assessment to prepare for contingencies.   

Skills and Attributes 

• Adaptability to technological advancements in scheduling, software tools, project management systems, which may require “out of the box” thinking and application.  
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction, under pressure and successfully prioritize deliverables. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.   
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.   
• Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.   
• Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience.   
• 10+ years' progressive experience in project scheduling for heavy civil rail transit projects, including full CPM baseline development, resource or cost loading, and progress updating. 
• Experience scheduling for large programs (e.g., $500M+) utilizing quality and risk-based thinking.  
• Demonstrated success in this role as an owner’s representative on large civil infrastructure programs is strongly preferred.  
• Proven ability to interpret design drawings, specifications, BIM models, and work-breakdown structures and translate them into logically sequenced activities. 
• Experience with alternative delivery methods (e.g., DB, CM/GC, P3) to include an understanding of the implications of each for schedule governance and reporting. 
• Experience conducting critical path and variance analyses, preparing Time Impact Analyses, and quantifying schedule risk using Monte Carlo or similar methods.  
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), resource planning, and cashflow management. 
• Experience creating and presenting technical presentations in group settings and meetings.   
• Forensic CPM scheduling skills regarding analyzing delay claims, including the use of forensic scheduling software (e.g., Acumen Fuse, Schedule Cracker, Project Analyzer, etc.) 
• Proficiency with schedule risk analysis tools (e.g. Primavera Risk, Deltek Acumen Fuse, @Risk, etc.)  
• Experience with Primavera P6. 
• Experience with TILOS and linear scheduling. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)  

Preferred Qualifications  

• Active professional certifications such as PSP or PMI-SP (AACE or PMI). 
• PMP (through PMI) or CCM (through CMAA). 
• Experience preparing and defending complex Time Impact Analyses, delay claims, and recovery plans before owners, contractors, and dispute boards. 
• Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms for building interactive schedule dashboards and KPI visualizations. 

Compensation Details 

The salary range listed for this role is $120k-$190k/year ($57-$91/hour). The final salary offered is based on multiple factors and thoughtfully aligned with each candidate’s level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications/licenses that have been obtained, geographic locations, etc. 

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer! 

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off 
• Paid Holidays 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Health Insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent/Elder Care) 
• Long Term Disability Insurance 
• Short Term Disability Insurance 
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy 
• 401(k) Plan with Guaranteed Employer Contribution 
• Formal Career Planning and Development Program 
• $2,500 Annually Towards Professional Development 
• Wellness Program with Monthly Wellness Stipend 
• Company Cell Phone or Cell Phone Plan Reimbursement 
• Free Personalized Meal Planning & Nutrition Support with a Registered Dietitian  
• Free Personal Financial Planning Services 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee Discounts 
• Employee Referral Bonus  

Specific plan details for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer (e.g., percentages of coverage, premium costs, etc.) #IN-LNJS