Position – Senior Construction Scheduler

Pacific Pros is seeking Program Scheduler/Senior Construction Scheduler for Construction Projects to be a representative for Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA) shall be ultimately responsible for developing and maintaining detailed construction planning schedules for new construction and renovation work, as required for the Terminal Development & Improvement Program.  These schedules may incorporate several scenarios used to finalize construction sequencing and contracting plans.  These projects may include but are not limited to: Airline Terminal Improvement projects, Airport Service Improvement projects, Terminal Development projects and Asset Renewal.

Note: Construction Schedulers with less experience may be needed in the near future. Candidates are welcome to contact Pacific Pros for consideration for the upcoming opportunities.

Region: Los Angeles, CA

Status: Full-time on-site.

Opening: Fall 2024, Immediate

Position Description Summary

Participate as integral member 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 controls 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 assessments 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 claims and support owner’s understanding of potential liabilities for the negotiation of appropriate settlements.

Key Identifiers for this 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 for this position

The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Oversight of other TDIP Schedulers
  • Review project schedule submittals by Design and Contractor 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 requests (as applicable)
    • As-Built Project Schedules
  • Facilitate coordination on interface issues between multiple projects
  • Ensure submitted schedules follow LAWA 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 recommend apportionment of the delay and/or acceleration and any additional associated costs in 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, related schedule issues, communicate to team and recommend alternatives, if any
  • Develops and implements KPI’s
  • Applies scheduling experience on large complex projects ($500+ million) throughout the project life cycle, including planning, design and construction
  • Contribute to the advancement of LAWA’s goals through 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

Required Qualifications

  • US Employment Authorization without needing sponsorship
  • See Education/Training requirements
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • A valid Driver’s License and compliance with PACIFIC’s Vehicle Policy
  • Proficiency with common Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat (PDF files)
  • Pre-employment drug test. Also, subject to drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment in accordance with PACIFIC’s Drug, Alcohol and Illegal Items Policy
  • 3+ References from Clients
  • 15 years or more of scheduling experience with 10 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 subject matter experts and resources to support owner’s evaluation of claims
  • Demonstrated ability to understand technical and complicated construction program, 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters degree in related field is preferred
  • Relevant Professional Licensure & Certifications are strongly preferred

Element-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
  • LAWA will provide a desktop computer that can be VPN’d into
  • A laptop will be provided for company business and to VPN into LAWA system when away from the office as necessary
  • Cell phone reimbursement is applicable for this position through Pacific Pros Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy
  • This is NOT a work from home position
  • This is a salaried position based on 40 hours per week
  • This is a Monday-Friday full-time position in the office or on the project site at LAX
  • After hours or weekend work may be required to perform the duties of the position. This shall be considered part of the salary.

About PACIFIC

Pacific Pros is a privately-owned company specializing in construction engineering, inspection and project management in public works, focusing on heavy civil construction, transportation, aviation and port projects. PACIFIC offers competitive salary and benefits, including Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, medical, dental, and more. PACIFIC policies, procedures and culture are in line with PACIFIC core values: client focus, excellence and professionalism. PACIFIC gives a high priority to employees’ safety and training. Feel free to visit our Career page for additional information.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in this position with PACIFIC, are welcome to submit resumes to [email protected]. Recruiters should refer to Careers page for unsolicited information.

In an introductory email or cover letter indicate the following items:

  1. Status of your work authorization without the need for sponsorship
  2. Total years of professional experience and direct relevant experience to this position
  3. A brief paragraph that you meet all the qualifications. If you do not meet some qualifications mention them with an explanation why you are a good candidate although you do not meet that qualification. With articulate justification, some required quals may be waived.