Senior Scheduler (CBTC)

The role

The Senior Scheduler will work on large, complex heavy civil rail transit projects using Communications Based Train Controls expertise. This person will develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules and provide analytical insight to support decision-making and risk mitigation.

What you will do

• Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules for multiple concurrent design and construction projects.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend approval of contractor-submitted baseline and updated CPM schedules.
• Develop baseline schedules and perform detailed schedule analyses including critical path and resource loading.
• Monitor project progress against approved baseline schedules and validate contractor-reported progress.
• Perform schedule change management activities including review of change orders and schedule revisions.
• Conduct Time Impact Analyses, schedule delay analyses, and what-if scenario modeling.
• Perform earned value management (EVM) analyses and support Quantitative Schedule Risk Assessments (QSRA).
• Identify schedule risks, critical path activities, and potential delays.
• Prepare and present weekly, monthly, and ad hoc schedule reports and executive briefings.
• Develop and maintain short-term look-ahead schedules.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years’ progressive experience in construction scheduling on large, complex heavy civil infrastructure programs, including commuter rail, heavy rail, light rail, or subway projects.
• Experience scheduling Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) projects, including delay and claim analysis, Time Impact Analyses (TIA), and Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA).
• Experience collaborating with signaling contractors such as Siemens, Hitachi Rail, Alstom, or similar rail systems contractors.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and analyzing CPM schedules using Primavera P6.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing contractor schedule submittals.
• Experience performing Extension of Time (EOT) evaluations, change order schedule analyses, and schedule impact assessments.
• Experience with schedule analysis techniques, including critical path methodology, resource loading, cost loading, earned value management (EVM), Monte Carlo simulation, and schedule risk modeling.
• Experience developing project reports, technical documentation, and executive presentations.
• Strong proficiency with Primavera P6.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in engineering or construction management.
• Active professional certifications such as PSP (AACE), PMI-SP or PMP (PMI), and/or CCM (CMAA).
• Experience in design build project delivery.
• Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms for building interactive dashboards and KPI visualizations.

Benefits

• Unlimited flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
• Formal career planning and development program
• $2,500 annually toward professional development
• Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend

Before you apply

• All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made.

About the company

Luster is an employer that participates in E-Verify and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce.