Project Scheduler at KDG Construction Consulting – Sun Valley, California

KDG Construction Consulting is seeking a detail-oriented Project Scheduler with experience in transmission line and utility infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules to ensure successful planning and execution of transmission and distribution (T&D) projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain baseline and detailed project schedules for transmission line and substation projects
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, and Field Teams to define scope, sequencing, and durations
• Monitor project progress and update schedules to reflect actual performance vs. planned timelines
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and critical path impacts, and recommend mitigation strategies
• Perform schedule analysis, including float analysis, what-if scenarios, and resource loading
• Support project reporting, including schedule status updates, dashboards, and executive summaries
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on milestones, outages, and construction sequencing
• Ensure compliance with client standards, contract requirements, and scheduling best practices
• Maintain proper documentation of schedule changes, assumptions, and constraints

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–7+ years of scheduling experience, preferably in transmission line, utility, or infrastructure projects
• Strong experience with Primavera P6 (preferred) or Microsoft Project
• Solid understanding of critical path method (CPM) scheduling
• Experience supporting T&D projects (overhead/underground transmission lines, substations)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, plans, and specifications
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with utility companies or EPC contractors
• Familiarity with outage coordination and work sequencing in live utility environments
• Knowledge of resource loading and cost-loaded schedules
• PMP or PSP certification is a plus

Anticipated Hourly Range: $65.00 - $80.00 per hour

About KDG: KDG Construction Consulting is a leading provider of program, project, and construction management services. The firm serves clients in a broad range of markets throughout Southern California, including aviation, transportation, and infrastructure. KDG provides a full spectrum of management and technical services spanning the entire lifecycle of a construction project.

Employment with KDG: KDG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.