Sr. Scheduler/Risk Manager
About the Position
Are you ready to take on a career-defining challenge where your expertise in scheduling and risk management will directly impact major infrastructure projects? We’re looking for a Senior Scheduler/Risk Manager to join our team—someone who thrives on solving complex scheduling puzzles, mitigating risks before they become roadblocks, and ensuring large-scale programs stay on track. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of project success, leveraging cutting-edge tools like Primavera P6, Monte Carlo analysis, and forensic scheduling techniques to drive efficiency and clarity. If you have a passion for precision, a knack for problem-solving, and the leadership skills to guide stakeholders through the intricacies of project scheduling and risk assessment, we want to hear from you.
This is a full-time, onsite/hybrid position located in the greater NYC area and is anticipated to last 1+ years.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze owner/project manager and contractor prepared CPM schedules, baseline schedules, and monthly schedule updates to identify critical paths, near critical paths, milestone impacts, phasing shifts and potential trends.
- Perform schedule audits on project schedules to ensure data is “risk ready.”
- Analyze schedules for opportunities to reduce schedule critical path duration and recover delays by creating and analyzing what-if schedules.
- Analyze contractor delay claims through the application of forensic scheduling principles for merit, quantity, concurrent delays, excusable versus inexcusable delays, compensable versus non-compensable delays, et cetera.
- Continuous analysis of schedules and provision of alternatives and expected outcomes to avoid any schedule delays.
- Prepare and present schedule analysis presentations.
Skills and Attributes
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Possess excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
- Possess excellent collaboration skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience.
- 10+ years’ experience in risk management with CPM construction scheduling for complex civil infrastructure projects.
- Experience managing large programs (e.g., $500M+) utilizing quality and risk-based thinking.
- Experience working on teams for large, complex infrastructure design-build programs.
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), resource planning, and cashflow management.
- Experience creating and presenting technical presentations in group settings and meetings.
- Experience in risk analysis techniques for CPM schedules (e.g., Monte Carlo analysis).
- Strong forensic CPM scheduling skills regarding analyzing delay claims, including the use of forensic scheduling software (e.g., Acumen Fuse, Schedule Cracker, Project Analyzer, etc.)
- Experience with cost and schedule Monte Carlo software programs (e.g., Primavera Risk).
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera P6 and/or Oracle Primavera Cloud.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Work, Excel, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
- PMP, PMI-SP, and/or AACE PSP certification.
- Expert level forensic scheduling skills, including the use of forensic scheduling software (e.g., Acumen Fuse, Schedule Cracker, Oracle Cloud Analytics, and Project Analyzer).
- Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.
Compensation Details
The salary range listed for this role is $124k-190k/yr. ($60-$95/hr.) The final salary offered is based on multiple factors and is thoughtfully aligned with each candidate’s 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.
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