Position: Program Scheduler, Senior - LAWA                 

Function: Program Scheduling

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Salary Range: $100k - $130k

Remote Work Option: NO – on-site in office (located in Irvine, CA) and/or LAX

Security Requirements

Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years. Public Trust cannot be granted without meeting the residency requirement.

Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance (moderate risk), including a soft credit check and criminal background check. Please refer to the criteria listed in 5 CFR 731.202 to understand the Public Trust suitability requirements.

Culture

Cobec is consistently breaking the current mold for delivering services to our government clients. What does that mean? That means believing in a “people first” mentality, building high performance teams and empowering people to make informed decisions without going through a large bureaucratic system. Cobec values the well-being of employees and bestows tremendous trust in those people to negotiate work and non-work obligations. Cobec is where someone can bring their whole self to work and be themselves, never having to compromise their authenticity just to fit in. Lastly, we believe in the work we do, the goals and missions of our customers and the interpersonal relationships we have with clients, stakeholders and our people.

Values and Expectations

The successful candidate for this role embodies the same values as Cobec. We realize experience is important, however; Cobec believes a person’s abilities and skills that align with our values (Relationships, Leadership, Passion, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, Quality, Teamwork, Diversity, Commitment, & Respect) are the most important drivers for success in this role.

In addition to exhibiting our values, a successful candidate for this role is expected to be a high performer, organized, dynamic, and have a positive attitude.

Job Summary

The Program Scheduler shall report to the TDIP Project Controls Manager. The TDIP Scheduler shall be ultimately responsible to develop and maintain detailed construction planning schedules for new construction and renovation work, as required for the Terminal Development & Improvement Program.These projects may include, but are not limited to: Airline Terminal Improvement projects, Airport Service Improvement projects, Terminal Development projects and Asset Renewal.

Years of Relevant Experience

The position requires 10+ years of relevant Program Scheduling experience, with 5 plus years in direct support of an active construction project

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this position.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related, and/or a logical assignment for this position.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

·      Proficient in Microsoft Project (MSP) and/or Primavera 6 (P6) to create resources loaded schedules based on input from project managers and design layouts, filters, and reports within the tool

·      Review project schedule submittals by Design and Contractor Teams

·      Direct forensic scheduling experience to support claims analysis on large-scale, complex heavy civil, vertical and horizontal projects (projects of at least $200M value and 3-years or greater duration) particularly for assessment of delay claims and potential owner’s liabilities

·      Demonstrated ability to understand technical and complicated construction program, contract and the ability to communicate progress and findings to both technical and management-level personnel

·      Implement consistent planning, scheduling, and resource management processes to meet varying project sizes, scope, and needs

·      Experience in preparing, maintaining and progressing a schedule using the critical path methodology

·      Identify, monitor, and status project control milestones

·      Develop what-if scenarios and identify schedule risks and the potential impact to the project's/portfolio’s objectives

·      Apply project scheduling fundamentals like critical path analysis and resource analysis

·      Demonstrated experience scheduling for multiple concurrent and interrelated projects

·      Develop and apply data analysis reports and present schedule performance information to stakeholders

·      Experience in working with the business defining schedule process improvements and translating needs into schedule requirements and long-term Project Plans.

·      Experience working in a collaborative team environment with analysts, engineers, management consultants, and other schedulers

·      Document and control changes and revisions to the schedule

·      Prepare presentation charts and reports and participate in project reviews

·      Understand schedule data conversion concepts for porting MSP and Excel project plans to Primavera P6 projects

·      Compliance with all relevant GAO-16-89G, Schedule Assessment Guide: Best Practices for Project Schedules

·      Occasional travel required as needed by client/s and/or company 

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or other related technical field required.

Master’s degree is a plus and may count as additional years of experience

Skills Requirements

·      Requires advanced use of Oracle Primavera software (mastery of Primavera Project Planner Version 6.0 or higher required), along with related software tools such as Schedule Analyzer, Microsoft Project, Claims Digger, etc

·      Demonstrated experience in leading project planning efforts.

·      Experience working in a team environment, empowering team members, and working collaboratively to collect schedule data for project updates.

·      Experience working with project cost teams preferred.

·      Understanding of how to apply risk to project schedules.

·      Experience in IT or software project scheduling preferred.

·      Strong analytical, computer and good interpersonal skills.

·      Experience in project schedule analysis software, such as Steelray Project Analyzer, Oracle Risk / Pertmaster, or similar tools is desired.

·      Experience with, or understanding of, at least one Earned Value Management engine (such as Deltek Cobra) is desired.

·      Understanding all relevant GAO-16-89G, Schedule Assessment Guide: Best Practices for Project Schedules

·      Experience with various delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR and Design/Build

·      Must be willing to work in a fast-paced work environment and be flexible to work on more than one program.

·      Prior experience in aviation and large transportation projects, is highly desirable

·      Relevant Professional Licensure & Certifications are strongly preferred

Security Requirements

Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years. Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance.

Travel

Occasional travel required as needed by client/s and/or company