Senior Scheduler

Are you ready to take on a career-defining challenge where your expertise in scheduling and risk management will directly impact major infrastructure programs? We’re looking for a Sr Scheduler to steer timelines for large, heavy-civil infrastructure projects, including highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and airport projects delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. Ideally, someone who thrives on solving complex scheduling puzzles, mitigating risks before they become roadblocks, and ensuring large-scale programs stay on track. If you have a passion for precision, a knack for problem-solving, and the leadership skills to guide stakeholders through the intricacies of project scheduling, we want to hear from you.
This is a long-term, full-time, onsite position located in Sacramento, CA .
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to, the following

Provide schedule development, maintenance of schedule data and reporting.
Identify, develop, and correlate program schedule activities with associated design plans.
Provide detail for schedule activities based on design plans to reflect the duration and the basis of the duration for construction of element activities.
Update schedule data and durations as necessary and as design progresses to identify the basis for construction of element durations.
Provide periodic updates and documentation to the Program/Project Controls.
Manage progress, schedule duration changes, and duration verification basis.
Provide schedule assumptions and general basis for schedule development.
Identify key items which may not be included in structure schedules (such as utility relocations, environmental and or seasonal restrictions, or procurements).
Perform review and analysis of current in-progress schedules for correlation with future, planned construction schedules (current construction duration estimates vs. future planned construction duration estimates).
Perform review and analysis of schedules for reliability, risk identification, risk review, and risk assessments.
Provide recommendations for increased schedule reliability.
Identify longest path and critical schedule items.
Skills and Attributes

Ability to work independently with minimal direction, under pressure and successfully prioritize deliverables.
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

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience.
8+ years' progressive experience in project scheduling or similar role for heavy civil rail and roadway transportation projects, including full CPM baseline development, resource or cost loading, and progress updating.
Experience scheduling for large programs (e.g., $500M+) utilizing quality and risk-based thinking.
Ability to Identify and document associated schedule risks and provide recognizable and understandable work activities and sequences
Experience conducting critical path and variance analyses, preparing Time Impact Analyses, and quantifying schedule risk using Monte Carlo or similar methods.
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), resource planning, and cashflow management.
Proficiency with schedule risk analysis tools (e.g. Primavera Risk, Deltek Acumen Fuse, @Risk, etc.)
Experience with Primavera P6.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, or engineering.
Active professional certifications such as PSP or PMI-SP (AACE or PMI).
Demonstrated success in this role as an owner’s representative on large civil infrastructure programs is strongly preferred.
Experience with alternative delivery methods (e.g., DB, CM/GC, P3) to include an understanding of the implications of each for schedule governance and reporting.
Experience in rail and rail systems construction, rail and roadway tunnel construction, rail and roadway bridge construction, retaining wall systems and other systems and structures associated with the operation of a railway.
Experience in developing detailed construction schedules from preliminary and/or conceptual plans, develop and document basis of schedule development
Experience preparing and defending complex Time Impact Analyses, delay claims, and recovery plans before owners, contractors, and dispute boards.
Forensic CPM scheduling skills regarding analyzing delay claims, including the use of forensic scheduling software (e.g., Acumen Fuse, Schedule Cracker, Project Analyzer, etc.)
Experience with TILOS and linear scheduling.
Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms for building interactive schedule dashboards and KPI visualizations.
Compensation Details
Expected Salary: $176k-$240k/year ($85-$115/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidate’s 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 for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer (e.g., percentages of coverage, premium costs, etc.) #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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