The Scheduler selected for this opportunity will gain key public sector experience in scheduling CIP construction and maintenance projects that can effectively position you to pursue and obtain key, sought-after public sector jobs. We are looking for a Project Manager that has 8+ years of experience in schedule management and control to work on-site and full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) in the Santa Ana area. 

As a Scheduler / Project Manager, your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Scheduling duties

• Create and maintain detailed program and project schedules, ensuring alignment with baseline expectations. Regularly update schedules based on project progress.
• Ensure timely communication of schedule status, progress, and delays to internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, departmental representatives, and regulatory agencies.
• Liaison between divisions and sections to ensure comprehensive schedule coordination, identifying potential impacts across projects and adjusting schedules as necessary.
• Review design and construction schedules, update baselines as needed and perform delay impact analysis. Provide recommendations on compensable or non-compensable claims based on schedule changes.
• Identify and manage the critical path for projects, sequencing work to meet deadlines and minimize risks.
• Proactively identify potential schedule risks and delays, providing solutions to minimize impacts on overall project delivery.
• Update schedules based on contract change orders and assess their impact on the project timeline.
• Attend project meetings to provide schedule analysis, offer risk assessments, and set schedule milestones.

Project Management duties

• Develop, implement, and maintain project management plans for various capital improvement and maintenance projects.
• Oversee all project phases, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
• Monitor project budgets, ensuring financial resources are allocated appropriately and projects are completed within the assigned budget.
• Oversee a diverse project team and serve as the primary point of contact between the project management team and stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, and internal divisions.
• Ensure all project activities comply with applicable regulations, standards, and best practices.

As a Scheduler / Project Manager, you will have:

• Required: Minimum of 8 years of project management experience, with a focus on project scheduling, construction management, or public works projects.
• Required: Experience with scheduling software, including Microsoft Project or similar tools.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Ability to work across various teams and manage a high volume of concurrent projects.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, including budget and resource management.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship in the U.S.)
• Valid CA Driver’s License and proof of insurance