Position Summary
The PMA Northern California office delivers high-quality services and encourages team activities and community volunteering. The PMA NorCal team recognizes brilliance and mentors employees throughout their career track in the organization. Team collaboration is built on respect, trust, and innovative approaches to problem-solving. PMA is seeking a Senior Scheduler for construction infrastructure projects on large capital improvement programs. The successful candidate will coordinate project schedule preparation based on defined project execution philosophies; perform contractor schedule reviews for contract conformance and quality assurance; evaluate contract change orders and amendments for impact on budget and schedule; perform time impact analysis on schedule fragments; participate in change order negotiations and perform critical path and earned value analyses.
Other skills include identifying schedule-related problems that arise during project execution and recommending corrective actions and creative solutions; conducting construction/project site visits for progress reporting; reviewing contractor weekly and monthly schedule progress; preparing a narrative of findings and submitting and presenting to management for decision making; reviewing and evaluating contractor recovery schedules; performing cost analysis in support of design and construction phases of capital projects; analyzing actual expenditures versus budget performance; and preparing cost-loaded schedules to support comprehensive cash flow projections.
Position Qualifications
- Minimum 5 plus years of experience in project or program schedule on large capital improvement programs required.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field required. Additional qualifying experience in excess of the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education.
- Advanced experience in software, including, but not limited to, Primavera P6andMS Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required.
- Understanding the theories, principles, and practices of cost engineering and scheduling required.
- Experience with water/wastewater treatment construction projects preferred.
- Skilled in communicating effectively orally and in writing required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment required.
$120,000 - $160,000 a yearThe salary range for this position is $120,000 to $180,000. 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.
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.
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