Sr. Project Scheduler at Luster National, Inc. in Mill Valley, California

Job Description:

Who is Luster National?

Luster National, Inc. (Luster) is a strategic consulting firm, headquartered in Mill Valley, CA, with offices nationwide, that specializes in management consulting services and program, project, and construction management activities. For over 34 years, we have led projects across the US focusing on various sectors including roads and bridges, transit, aviation, and select vertical work. Our values, refined over decades, highlight client focus, professional integrity, and social responsibility.

We're proud to share that our firm, and its quality management system, is ISO 9001:2015 certified! We have a successful track record spanning a broad spectrum of professional services, including:

• Strategic Consulting and Planning Services
• Program, Project, Construction and Facilities Management
• Environmental Consulting
• Quality and Risk Management
• Stakeholder Alignment
• Program Controls and Document Management
• Utility and ROW
• Construction Management Related Services
• Public/Community Outreach
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
• Workforce Development

Why Luster?

At Luster, we believe that our employees are the heart of our success. We recognize that each team member is not only a professional but a person with diverse roles and responsibilities both within and outside the workplace. Our culture reflects this understanding, fostering an environment where individuals are supported holisticallypersonally, professionally, and creatively. We understand that our success is directly tied to the well-being and development of our people. This is why we are committed to creating a workplace that values the whole personembracing who they are, what they bring, and how they can grow. By doing so, we ensure that our team members are not just employees, but empowered individuals who contribute to the collective success of our company and the communities we serve.

About the Position

We are seeking a skilled Project Scheduler to join our team supporting a range of projects. In this roles, you will be responsible for planning and scheduling activities across various initiatives. This hands-on position provides the opportunity to directly influence project outcomes. By analyzing, monitoring, and maintaining project progress, preparing and evaluating reports, and developing solutions, youll contribute to the successful delivery of our transit projects.

This posting is a long term, full-time, on-site position located in the greater DC area.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze project schedules prepared by contractors, ensuring adherence to established specifications, and prepare summary reports with recommendations for approval or necessary revisions.
• Identify opportunities to optimize project timelines and recover delays by conducting scenario analyses.
• Assess claims related to project delays using established analytical principles, evaluating the merit and impact of various delay factors.
• Utilize performance management techniques to report on key indicators related to project timelines and progress.
• Implement risk management strategies related to scheduling to mitigate potential project risks.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, outlining key relationships, milestones, and constraints across various project types.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on schedule analysis and project performance.

Skills and Attributes

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Possess excellent collaboration skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business etc.
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in scheduling and project management in heavy civil projects.
• Strong knowledge and experience with industry standard scheduling software.
• A strong background in construction scheduling, with the ability to manage complex projects and timelines.
• Proficiency in schedule analysis and variance reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., excel, outlook, teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of public works infrastructure experience.
• Experience in transportation and transit projects.
• Experience with large, heavy civil projects ($500 million+).
• Schedule risk analysis experience (e.g., Monte Carlo Analysis, etc.)
• Expert level forensic scheduling skills, including the use of forensic scheduling software.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

Compensation Details

The salary range listed for this role is $120k-$200k annually. The final salary offered is based on multiple factors and is thoughtfully aligned with each candidates 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/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
• Personalized Meal Planning & Nutrition Support with a Registered Dietitian
• Financial Planning Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus #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.

Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.

Please email hiring@luster.com for accommodations necessary to complete the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans

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