Senior Scheduler (Pomona, CA)

Location: Pomona, CA (Hybrid — Monday & Tuesday onsite)

Duration: 18-month contract

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Pay Rate: $49.00 - $53.00/hr










Position Summary

Our client is seeking a Senior Scheduler to join their team in Pomona, CA on a contract basis. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated project schedules in support of complex utility transmission and substation programs. The successful candidate will bring advanced hands-on expertise in Primavera P6 and a strong ability to communicate data-driven schedule insights to cross-functional stakeholders.










Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in Primavera P6
• Build schedules from the ground up using scope, engineering, and construction inputs
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and forecasting
• Conduct Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and assess the impact of schedule changes
• Manage schedule baselines, updates, and variance analysis
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) and contribute to progress reporting
• Prepare and present monthly schedule reports covering delays, risks, and recovery plans
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering, and Construction teams to maintain schedule alignment
• Identify schedule risks and propose actionable mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with project controls standards and governance requirements

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 7–8 years of hands-on Primavera P6 scheduling experience on complex, multi-disciplinary programs
• Demonstrated track record as a schedule builder — not solely a reviewer

Knowledge & Skills

Required:

• Advanced to expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6 (non-negotiable)
• Proven ability to develop and manage complex, multi-disciplinary project schedules
• Strong working knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM), schedule logic and sequencing, Time Impact Analysis (TIA), and baseline and variance analysis
• Ability to clearly communicate schedule risks, delays, and mitigation actions to diverse stakeholders
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams spanning engineering, construction, and PMO functions
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Desired:

• Background in utility, substation, or transmission project environments
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost integration principles
• Familiarity with data and reporting tools including Power BI, Excel analytics, and AI-assisted reporting
• Strong understanding of project controls frameworks and project lifecycle management

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