Sr. Program Scheduler - Luster National
Sacramento, CA
About the Job
Who is Luster National?
Luster National, Inc. (Luster) is a strategic consulting firm, headquartered in Mill Valley, CA, with offices nationwide, that specializes in management consulting services and program, project, and construction management activities. For over 34 years, we have led projects across the US focusing on various sectors including roads and bridges, transit, aviation, and select vertical work. Our values, refined over decades, highlight client focus, professional integrity, and social responsibility.
We're proud to share that our firm and its management systems are ISO 9001:2015 certified! We have a successful track record spanning a broad spectrum of professional services, including:
- Strategic Consulting and Planning Services
- Program, Project, Construction and Facilities Management
- Environmental Consulting
- Quality and Risk Management
- Stakeholder Alignment
- Program Controls and Document Management
- Utility and ROW
- Construction Management Related Services
- Public/Community Outreach
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Workforce Development
Why Luster?
At Luster, we believe that our employees are the heart of our success. We recognize that each team member is not only a professional but a person with diverse roles and responsibilities both within and outside the workplace. Our culture reflects this understanding, fostering an environment where individuals are supported holistically—personally, professionally, and creatively. We understand that our success is directly tied to the well-being and development of our people. This is why we are committed to creating a workplace that values the whole person—embracing who they are, what they bring, and how they can grow. By doing so, we ensure that our team members are not just employees, but empowered individuals who contribute to the collective success of our company and the communities we serve.
About the Position
We are seeking an experienced and successful Sr. Program Scheduler (Civil Engineering/Rail Transit) who will be responsible for the development and maintenance of program schedules, the review and analysis of contractor schedules, and the oversight of third-party consulting firms' schedule management efforts, including development of what-if analyses and maintenance of schedules.
This is a full-time, onsite position located in Sacramento, CA.
Responsibilities
- Provide schedule development, maintenance of schedule data and reporting.
- Identify/develop/correlate program schedule activities with associated design plans.
- Provide detail for schedule activities based on design plans to reflect the duration and the basis of the duration for construction of element activities. Update schedule data and durations as necessary and as design progresses to identify the basis for construction of element durations.
- Weekly and monthly reporting of schedule analysis and progress; provide periodic updates and documentation to Program/Project Controls.
- Manage progress, schedule duration changes, and duration verification basis.
- Provide schedule assumptions and general basis for schedule development. Identify key items which may not be included in structure schedules, such as utility relocations, environmental and or seasonal restrictions, or procurements.
- Perform review and analysis of current in-progress schedules for correlation with future, planned construction schedules; current construction duration estimates vs. future planned construction duration estimates.
- Perform review and analysis of schedules for reliability, risk identification, risk review, and risk assessments; provide recommendations for increased schedule reliability; and identify longest path and critical schedule items.
Skills and Attributes
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail with excellent follow-through.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and multi-task.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering or related discipline or equivalent combination of education/experience.
- 7+ plus years' experience on large, complex construction projects.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of construction scheduling and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6).
- Program and project schedule development and management experience.
- Working experience with TILOS to produce Time Chainage schedules.
- Knowledge of structures, construction means, methods, staging, procurements, and disciplines. This includes rail and rail systems construction, rail and roadway tunnel construction, rail and roadway bridge construction, retaining wall systems and other systems and structures associated with the operation of a railway.
- Experience developing detailed construction schedules from preliminary and/or conceptual plans.
- Experience identifying and documenting associated schedule risks.
- Experience providing recognizable and understandable work activities and sequences.
- Proven experience meeting required deadlines and deliverable dates.
- Proficiency with TILOS and P6 software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Desired Qualifications
- 10+ years' experience in scheduling.
- Extensive experience in project controls.
- Familiarity with rail and roadway transportation projects and disciplines.
Compensation Details
The salary range listed for this role is $175-197k annually. Luster is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. 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
- We Cover the Costs for Relevant Professional Licensure & Association Memberships
- Wellness Program with Monthly Wellness Stipend
- Company Cell Phone or Cell Phone Plan Reimbursement
- Personalized Meal Planning & Nutrition Support with a Registered Dietitian
- Financial Planning Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus
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, 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. All positions are subject to a drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made, 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.
