Program Master Scheduler
$170k - $225k USD
Are you ready to take on a career-defining challenge where your expertise in scheduling and risk management will directly impact major infrastructure programs? We’re looking for a Program Master Scheduler to steer timelines for large, heavy-civil infrastructure projects, including highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and airport projects delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. Ideally, someone who thrives on solving complex scheduling puzzles, mitigating risks before they become roadblocks, and ensuring large-scale programs stay 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, onsite position located in Sacramento, 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).
- Identify key items which may not be included in structure schedules (such as utility relocations, environmental and or seasonal restrictions, or procurements).
- Perform review and analysis of schedules for reliability, risk identification, risk review, and risk assessments.
- Provide recommendations for increased schedule reliability.
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.
- 15+ years' progressive experience in project scheduling or similar role for heavy civil rail and roadway transportation 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.
- 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
- Master’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, or engineering.
- Active professional certifications such as PSP or PMI-SP (AACE or PMI).
- Demonstrated success in this role as an owner’s representative on large civil infrastructure programs is strongly preferred.
- 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 $170k-$225k/year ($82-$108/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
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