Scheduler

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!

Kleinfelder a Forbes Top Employer for Engineers in North America is committed to a people-first culture technical excellence and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged make a difference and experience professional growth in your career Kleinfelders Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain Americas infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder Construction Services is seeking full-time experienced Schedulers with transportation construction management experience for opportunities throughout Southern California Southern California (Los Angeles County Orange County Inland Empire).

Key responsibilities:

• Knowledge of Caltrans specifications and requirements for CPM schedules.
• Create monitor and report on the project schedule ensuring the effectiveness of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Track analyze and report on project schedule information including current status and forecasted changes to the schedule baseline.
• Ensure accuracy of project schedules and provide input on baseline management.
• Coordinate project schedules tasks deliverables updates and distribute project data and reports effectively.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Functional Team Members to develop and update project baseline schedules per the Clients approved Work Breakdown Structure.
• Support Project Team and Project Control support staff to verify compliance with approved milestone dates of the baseline schedule.
• Assist in planning and scheduling through various phases of project development (initiation planning design right of way construction and close-out).
• Retrieve consolidate and analyze information from various sources.
• Apply schedule scope changes in alignment with contract requirements.
• Identify schedule delays impacts and variances to the baseline and communicate plans and schedules to the Project Manager and Project Team.
• Report on schedule progress in program meetings forecast reports and status reports.
• Analyze cost and resource loading in the baseline and monthly schedule updates and run regular cash flow reports.
• Prepare what-if scenario schedules and inform management of possible outcomes.
• Review/analyze time impacts and provide time impact resolution.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Foster and maintain a collaborative work environment.
• Work independently make effective decisions concerning construction work in progress and solve field problems.
• Coordinate with various agencies and departments.
• Possess knowledge of civil components such as earthwork grading drainage AC and PCC pavement traffic control SWPPP measures signing and striping and utility coordination.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of Caltrans construction practices preferred.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously maintaining focus and control under pressure.
• Professional approach to developing strong client relations.
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes including scheduling budgeting resource management and project management software.
• Ability to read and understand project workplans specifications contracts and proposal documents.
• Exceptional analytical and planning skills.
• Knowledge of the elements of a WBS and how it is referenced in developing a project workplan.
• Proficiency in the use of Primavera P6 Scheduling Software.

Minimum qualifications:

• BS degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• California Professional Engineers license preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience desired; contractor experience is a plus.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience serving as a Resident Engineer Inspector or Office Engineer
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Proactive and personable with a strong ability to learn quickly.
• Capable of working effectively in a team environment.

Following an offer candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials a motor vehicle report (MVR) and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers scientists and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients transportation water energy and other private infrastructure. As a responsive cross-disciplinary team of bright curious and innovative problem-solvers we are dedicated to doing the right thing every day on every project from over 110 offices in the US Canada and great people to the best work is our purpose together we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity equity and inclusion comes creativity innovation and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including: medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) plan and paid expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range:$150000 - $220000.

Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff offering each employee every opportunity to grow develop and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.