Lead Scheduler

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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities.

The Lead Scheduler will support the Southern California Project Controls team by planning, executing, and delivering complex transportation and industrial projects. This role works closely with project managers, engineers, and leadership.

• Assist the Project Manager with planning and monitoring all aspects of major transportation or industrial projects.
• Prepare base schedules, schedule reviews, monthly schedule update analysis, time impact analysis, and investigation of schedule impacts.
• Monitor and document construction progress.
• Identify, track, and assist in resolution of construction issues and conflicts.
• Act as liaison between the client, contractors, or designers concerning construction issues and plan revisions.
• Monitor, review, and report to the Project Manager and/or clients on the status of schedules with regard to construction contract schedule compliance.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Ability to interpret construction schedules.
• Experience supporting infrastructure/ transportation (roadway, bridge, transit) construction projects.
• Cost control background.
• Certifications (one or more): CST, CCT, CMIT, CDT, PSP, EVP, PMI-SP, PMP, CCM, EIT, PE.

• Bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of 10 years Construction Scheduling.
• Proficiency in using Primavera, and/or other scheduling software.
• Experience with cost and resource loaded schedules.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. Compensation range depends on skills, experience, education, and location: {Irvine, Long Beach, and Los Angeles}: $115,357–$189,514;

{San Diego}: $110,341–$181,275.

Primary:
United States-California-Irvine

United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-California-San Diego, United States-California-Riverside

Schedule:

Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Project Controls
Job Posting:
Dec 24, 2025

HDR is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and affirmative action. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of criminal history and other protected characteristics.