Senior Scheduler (00517) - San Francisco - PMA Consultants

Description

Senior Scheduler

The Senior Scheduler is a recognized expert and technical authority in project scheduling, leading the development, execution, and oversight of complex schedules for major programs, key accounts, and enterprise-level initiatives. Operating with a high degree of independence, this individual advises executive stakeholders, enforces scheduling governance, and drives strategic improvements across multiple project teams. This role requires mastery in Critical Path Method (CPM) and Graphical Path Method (GPM), advanced knowledge of Primavera P6, and deep experience in schedule forensics and delay analysis. The Senior Scheduler plays a critical leadership role in advancing PMA's scheduling practices and ensuring excellence across all schedule deliverables.

The Senior Scheduler will support construction infrastructure projects, including water and wastewater treatment, within large capital improvement programs. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing project schedules, evaluating change orders for budget and schedule impact, and performing time impact and earned value analyses. The role involves identifying schedule risks, recommending solutions, conducting site visits, and reporting on progress. Additional duties include reviewing contractor recovery schedules, supporting cost analysis, and preparing cost-loaded schedules for cash flow projections.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Develop and manage complex project schedules independently using Primavera P6.
• Lead schedule development for large capital programs or multi-project portfolios.
• Oversee integration of contract requirements and deliverables into baseline schedules.
• Facilitate interactive planning sessions with diverse, cross-functional stakeholders.
• Establish schedule standards, SOPs, and governance models for broader team adoption.
• Perform high-level progress updates, forecasting, and earned value analysis.
• Analyze schedule variances, identify root causes, and provide mitigation strategies.
• Lead review and quality control of schedule submittals across multiple projects.
• Enforce disciplined use of baselines, updates, and revisions in line with PMA standards.
• Perform or oversee what-if scenario planning and delay/time impact analysis.
• Evaluate entitlement claims, prepare defensible analysis, and provide expert recommendations.
• Interpret and communicate complex delay issues to clients and stakeholders in clear written and verbal formats.
• Select and apply appropriate delay analysis methodologies based on scenario context.
• Lead the development of executive-level schedule reports, dashboards, and narratives.
• Communicate schedule insights and recommendations to non-schedulers and executives.
• Identify critical path deviations, risk factors, and performance drivers for leadership review.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align schedule reporting with project and business objectives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor for junior schedulers.
• Provide technical leadership across project teams and support internal training efforts.
• Promote the adoption of PMA scheduling best practices across accounts and regions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive scheduling/project controls experience, with expertise in large-scale and complex capital improvement projects.
• Experience with water/wastewater treatment construction projects, or a related field, is preferred.
• Mastery in Primavera P6, CPM, GPM theory, and schedule forensics.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Deep understanding of earned value, construction workflows, and industry standards.
• Experience in developing standards, training materials, and continuous improvement strategies.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered in lieu of stated minimum qualifications.

The salary range for this position is $149,833 to $176,054. A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons, including but not limited to the individual's scope of relevant experience and geographic location.

Location and Commitments

Overtime work may be required occasionally to ensure certain deliverables are completed on time

Weekend work is rare but occasionally may be necessary

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please note that physical requirements may vary based on client needs.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office environment including the use of stairs.

Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.

Must communicate frequently with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing.

May need to lift and carry up to 15 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or overhead.

Additional Requirements

Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

About PMA

At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.

We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.

We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.

As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a "Best Place to Work."

PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

VEVRAA federal contractor.