Scheduler IV (P6)

About the Role

MAAS Companies is seeking a senior Scheduler IV (P6) to join the BuildLACCD bond program at Los Angeles Southwest College. This is a critical role responsible for managing and defending project schedules at a program level, going beyond simple date tracking. The Scheduler IV will develop project schedules, meticulously review contractor submissions for adherence to contracts, conduct time impact analyses for delays and claims, actively participate in change order negotiations, and present findings to management for informed decision-making. This position involves working across all design and construction phases, performing cost analysis, and creating cost-loaded schedules to support cash flow projections. The role requires collaboration across multiple sites, reporting directly to the PMO.

What You'll Own

• Develop and coordinate project schedules aligned with defined project execution strategies.
• Conduct thorough reviews of contractor schedules to ensure contract compliance and quality.
• Perform time impact analyses to assess project delays and potential claims.
• Execute critical path and earned value analyses.
• Evaluate change orders and amendments for their impact on budget and schedule.
• Engage in change order negotiations with contractors.
• Present weekly and monthly contractor schedule progress reports, including narrative findings, to management.
• Review and assess contractor recovery schedules.
• Conduct cost analysis to support design and construction phases.
• Prepare cost-loaded schedules to aid in cash flow projections.
• Analyze actual expenditures against budget performance.
• Undertake site visits for progress reporting across various campuses.

About MAAS Companies

With nearly 40 years of experience, MAAS Companies has established a strong reputation for managing over $10 billion in projects for more than 50 educational institutions across California. This extensive track record ensures stable, well-funded, and impactful work, allowing employees to focus on project delivery rather than contract acquisition. MAAS is a 100% employee-owned company through an ESOP, providing a valuable retirement benefit at no cost to employees. The company is financially robust, with its share price consistently increasing. Employee ownership grows with tenure, and ESOP participants typically achieve significantly higher retirement savings compared to those in non-ESOP companies. Despite industry norms, MAAS fosters a positive culture, with 96% of employees reporting it as a great place to work and 100% affirming a supportive and caring environment.

Requirements

What You Bring

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in project or program scheduling, specifically on large-scale construction programs. Candidates must clearly list specific programs, project values, and their roles on their resumes. "Large-scale" refers to multi-project capital programs, not individual building projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, including the ability to build schedules from scratch, conduct critical path analysis, perform time impact analyses, and generate reports suitable for claims environments.
• Demonstrated experience in performing time impact analyses on actual claims within a disputed context, understanding the financial consequences, methodology, documentation requirements, and defense of the analysis.
• Experience with change orders and claims, including participation in negotiations with contractors and supporting owner positions with schedule data, quantifying delay, and assessing the validity of contractor TIAs.
• Knowledge of cost engineering principles, including earned value management, cost-loaded schedules, and cash flow projections.
• A Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered on a year-for-year basis.