Project Scheduler at Luster National, Inc. in Newark, New Jersey

Job Description:

About the Position

We are seeking a skilled Sr. Scheduler to join our team supporting large-scale transportation infrastructure projects. In this role, 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 transportation projects.

This is a long term, full-time, onsite position located in Newark, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Independently develops new project schedules for moderately complex projects using scheduling software. Maintains project schedule including progress updates. Revises forecasts and evaluates impact of delay. Communicates status of schedule and key risk areas to members of project management team.
• Performs schedule analysis to include critical activities, risk areas, key milestones and significant changes to schedule.
• Assists project team in planning the work, including developing Work-Breakdown Structure (WBS), estimating durations, and sequencing the work (hard restraints and soft restraints).
• Performs claims related analysis using contractor claims, delay cost estimates, time impacts.
• Prepares reporting from schedules including EVA analysis, integration of cost and schedule.
• Performs detailed review of contractor schedule submittals, including baseline and progress updates.
• Research project documentation relating to claim data, including project correspondence and inspection diaries.
• Analyzes contract documents/construction documents (plans and specifications) to translate scope of work, milestones, contract time, and/or construction phasing and sequencing into the schedule.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of experience with construction scheduling for large scale transportation projects.
• Experience with industry standard scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, TILOS, MS Project, Bluebeam, etc.)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Work, Excel, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 15+ years of experience with construction scheduling for large scale transportation projects.
• AACE Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) or equivalent.

Compensation Details

The salary range listed for this role is $175k-200k. 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
• Free Personalized Meal Planning & Nutrition Support with a Registered Dietitian
• Free Personal 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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