Senior Scheduler at Luster National, Inc. – Oakland, California
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About the Position
Were seeking a Senior Project Scheduler to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure projects in highways, roads, and bridges, transit (bus and rail), aviation (international airports), and water sectors delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. Youll craft logic-driven CPM schedules, fold in procurement and third-party dependencies, and convert field data into clear progress updates and forecasts. By surfacing critical-path risks early, shaping recovery strategies, and keeping stakeholders aligned, youll help every project advance safely, efficiently, and on time.
This is a long-term, full-time, hybrid (3 days/wk on-site) position located in Oakland, CA.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following
- Build and maintain an integrated CPM schedule that covers design through turnover, with logically linked activities, resource or cost loading, and clear coding for cost-control alignment.
- Collect field progress data, update status weekly or monthly, and produce look-aheads, variance reports, and earned-value forecasts.
- Run critical path and what-if analyses to test sequencing options, recovery plans, and alternative delivery scenarios.
- Perform schedule-risk assessmentsidentify drivers, quantify exposure with tools such as Monte Carlo simulations, recommend contingencies, and track mitigation actions.
- Support change orders and claims by preparing Time Impact Analyses that tie delays to cost and contractual entitlement.
- Integrate third-party interfaces, permitting, utility relocations, and long-lead procurement items, so the plan reflects all external dependencies.
- Generate concise narrative reports, Gantt charts, S-curves, and KPI dashboards for project managers, field teams, and executive stakeholders.
- Enforce schedule governance standards, maintain data integrity in scheduling tools, and mentor junior schedulers to raise overall planning maturity.
- Support PMIS Integrated Services which may include learning of new systems, tools, and technology.
- Utilize tools for scheduling like Primavera P6, MS Project, and Oracle Primavera Cloud Schedule.
- Support Cost Analytics when needed as relates to Client Enterprise Portfolio delivery and additional software tools.
Attributes
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
- Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
- Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in engineering, construction management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years of hands-on scheduling experience for large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects.
- Experience working on projects delivered through traditional and alternative methods (e.g., DBB, DB, CM/GC, and P3).
- Experience with full CPM baseline schedule development, resource or cost loading, and progress updating.
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), resource planning, and cashflow management.
- Experience applying risk analysis techniques to CPM schedules, including identification of schedule threats and mitigation strategies (e.g., Monte Carlo analysis).
- Experience conducting forensic CPM scheduling to analyze and resolve project delay claims.
- Experience creating and presenting technical presentations in group settings and meetings.
- Proficiency with risk software (e.g. Primavera Risk, @Risk, etc.).
- Proficiency with forensic scheduling software (e.g., Acumen Fuse, Schedule Cracker, Project Analyzer, etc.).
- Proficiency with industry standard project and construction management software (e.g., Primavera P6, TILOS, MS Project, Bluebeam, RSMeans, etc.).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in engineering or construction management.
- Active professional certifications such as PSP (AACE), PMI-SP or PMP (PMI), and/or CCM (CMAA).
- Experience with large projects in the following sectors: highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), airports, and/or water.
- Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms for building interactive dashboards and KPI visualizations.
Compensation Details
Expected Salary: $125k-$190k/year ($60-$91/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidates level of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, etc. Luster reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!
- Unlimited Flexible Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent/Elder Care)
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
- 401(k) Plan with Guaranteed Employer Contribution
- Formal Career Planning and Development Program
- $2,500 Annually Towards Professional Development
- Wellness Program with Monthly Wellness Stipend
- Company Cell Phone or Cell Phone Plan Reimbursement
- Free Personalized Meal Planning & Nutrition Support With a Registered Dietitian
- Free Personal Financial Planning Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus
Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer. #IN-LNJS
Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.
This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
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