Luster National · 14 hours ago
Program Master Scheduler
Sacramento, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $225K/yr
15+ years expLusternational is looking for a Program Master Scheduler to lead timelines for large, heavy-civil infrastructure projects. The role involves analyzing and managing project schedules, mitigating risks, and ensuring that programs remain on track.
ConstructionManagement ConsultingProject Management
Responsibilities
Review and analyze owner/project manager and contractor prepared CPM schedules, baseline schedules, and monthly schedule updates to identify critical paths, near critical paths, milestone impacts, phasing shifts and potential trends
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 assessments—identify drivers, quantify exposure with tools such as Monte Carlo simulations, recommend contingencies, and track mitigation actions
Analyze schedules for opportunities to reduce schedule risk, critical path duration, and recover delays by creating and analyzing what-if schedules
Perform schedule audits on project schedules to ensure data is 'risk ready.'
Support change orders and claims by preparing Time Impact Analyses that tie delays to cost and contractual entitlement
Analyze contractor delay claims including owner risk through the application of forensic scheduling principles
Continuous analysis of schedules and provision of alternatives and expected outcomes to avoid any schedule delays
Apply Earned Value Management techniques to schedules for purposes of reporting key performance indicators (KPIs)
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 schedules for reliability, risk identification, risk review, and risk assessments
Provide recommendations for increased schedule reliability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience
15+ 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
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 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
Experience creating and presenting technical presentations in group settings and meetings
Forensic CPM scheduling skills regarding analyzing delay claims, including the use of forensic scheduling software (e.g., Acumen Fuse, Schedule Cracker, Project Analyzer, etc.)
Proficiency with schedule risk analysis tools (e.g. Primavera Risk, Deltek Acumen Fuse, @Risk, etc.)
Experience with Primavera P6
Experience with TILOS and linear scheduling
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
Adaptability to technological advancements in scheduling, software tools, project management systems, which may require 'out of the box' thinking and application
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
Preferred
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
Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms for building interactive schedule dashboards and KPI visualizations
Benefits
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
Company
Luster National
Luster National is a professional services company specializing in the management of capital improvement projects.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Emily Luster
Director of Structure, Governance and Risk
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