Luster National Inc., a minority-owned small business headquartered in Mill Valley, California, with offices nationwide, and a highly respected Program, Project, Construction and Consulting Management company, is seeking an experienced and successful program Mid-to-Senior Level Scheduler, for a long-term (~12 yrs.), full-time, on-site role located in San Jose, CA.
Why Luster National, Inc.
At Luster, our people are our greatest asset! Each Luster team member is an ambassador to our customers and the communities where they live. We are successful when our people feel safe, secure, and professionally challenged. Our leadership has the privilege of providing each team member with the opportunity to grow in an environment that stimulates individual achievement, teamwork, and a "can-do" attitude.
Responsibilities
Review and analyze contractor prepared CPM schedules in Primavera P6, baseline schedules, using the schedule specifications as a basis of writing a summary report recommending approval, approved-as-noted, or revise-and-resubmit, or reject disposition; similarly with the review and analysis of contractually required monthly update schedules.
Analyze schedules for opportunities to reduce schedule critical path duration and recover delays by creating and analyzing what-if schedules.
Analyze contractor delay claims through the application of forensic scheduling principles for merit, quantity, concurrent delays, excusable versus inexcusable delays, compensable versus non-compensable delays, et cetera.
Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to schedules for purposes of reporting key performance indicators (KPIs).
Apply schedule risk management techniques for risk management purposes.
Prepare and present schedule analysis presentations.
Monthly program schedule progress reporting with key performance indicators (KPIs).
Skills and Attributes
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Effective organizational and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail with excellent follow-through.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and multi-task.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or related field.
4+ years' experience with CPM construction scheduling, preferably in rail transit.
Proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6.
Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office suite.
Experience with schedule reviews and schedule progress reporting.
Physical ability to conduct monthly site visits with personal protective equipment (PPE) for monthly reporting.
Must be able to work 100% full time, on-site (no hybrid, no remote).
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in engineering, construction management, business, etc.
10+ years of CPM scheduling experience.
5+ years of public works infrastructure experience in rail transit.
5+ years' experience with public works infrastructure project or program reporting.
Experience with linear scheduling (e.g., Tilos or similar).
Expert level forensic scheduling skills, including the use of forensic scheduling software.
Experience with Microsoft Power BI, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.
Expert level skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
Compensation Details
The salary range listed for this role is $129-200K annually. The final salary offered is based on multiple factors and is thoughtfully aligned with each candidate's level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications/licenses that have been obtained, etc.
Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!
Unlimited Flexible Time Off
Paid Holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care)
Long Term Disability Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
401(k) Plan with employer contribution
Wellness Program with Wellness Stipend and Access to Personalized Meal Planning and Nutrition Support