J.S. Held LLC is looking for a Construction Scheduling Consultant to join our Consulting group in California. In this role, you will provide scheduling support to clients, investigate construction-related issues, and analyze time impacts across public and private sector projects. You’ll need a strong grasp of construction scheduling, flexibility, and strategic thinking.
What You'll Do
- Interface directly with clients, project representatives, owners, contractors, and other professionals.
- Develop, update, and maintain project CPM schedules using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
- Prepare and evaluate schedule impacts, time extensions, and delay analyses.
- Investigate construction-related issues, time impacts, and contributing factors to delays or disruptions.
- Review and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, schedules, and other project documents.
- Perform project assessments and conduct site visits as required.
- Assist with project evaluations, including cost-to-complete assessments.
- Communicate findings, analyses, and recommendations clearly to clients and internal teams.
- Maintain quality standards, project documentation, and deliverables.
- Support the preparation of construction delay or disruption claims (as applicable).
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 5 years of field experience in vertical construction and CPM scheduling.
- Strong understanding of construction processes of commercial construction projects.
- Must reside in Southern California.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be proficient with Oracle Primavera P6.
- Ability to interpret construction documents (plans, specifications, contracts, schedules) and clearly communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
- Strong analysis, critical thinking skills and detail oriented.
- Ability to communicate and work within a team setting.
- Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments concurrently.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, construction management, or a construction-related field.
- Delay, impact, productivity and extra work claim preparation and analysis experience.
- Cost Estimating experience.
- Construction management and/or civil engineering related degrees, credentials, or certifications such as PSP, PMP, PE, EIT and/or other relevant certifications.
- Experience with construction delay and disruption claims.
Technical Stack
- Oracle Primavera P6
Team & Environment
Part of the Consulting group located in the California area.
Benefits & Compensation
- Flexible work environment allowing employees to work remotely, when needed
- Flexible Time Off policy
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k Match
- Commuter Benefit
- Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000
Work Mode
This role is remote but requires candidates to be located in Southern California.
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
