Construction Planner/Scheduler

Job Description

Job DescriptionConstruction Planner/Scheduler
We are working with a premier developer of luxury apartment communities, specializing in high-end multi-family residential properties across Southern California and Arizona. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and superior resident experiences, we create sophisticated living spaces that blend modern design with unparalleled amenities. Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of luxury living.
Location: Southern California (with travel to Arizona as needed)
Status: Exempt, Full-Time
Travel: Required within Southern California and Arizona regions
Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Construction Planner/Scheduler to plan, develop, and maintain project timelines for our luxury apartment developments, facilities, fire life safety, capital improvements, and related initiatives. This role demands expertise in commercial or multi-residential construction, particularly for high-end apartments, and involves exercising independent judgment to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to our standards of excellence. You'll also support permitting processes and foster strong relationships with city officials to streamline approvals and inspections.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, construction teams, facilities, fire life safety, and capital improvement groups to monitor progress, adjust schedules, and communicate updates to leadership.
• Coordinate timelines and workload distribution across teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on schedule, and within financial parameters.
• Analyze schedules for optimal cost and resource efficiency.
• Generate progress reports and forecasts to track project status.
• Break down large-scale projects into manageable development phases.
• Utilize Microsoft Project and other management tools to establish realistic timeframes.
• Partner with estimators to assess resource needs, and engage with contractors and suppliers to align on deliverables.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential delays, such as material shortages or labor issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Vice President.

QualificationsTo succeed in this role, candidates must demonstrate the ability to perform essential duties effectively. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, construction management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience or training in residential/multi-family construction, ideally with a builder of luxury apartments.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, push, pull, or move up to 20 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, squat, climb/descend stairs, and move about properties, units, rooftops, and construction sites.
• Capable of prolonged activity at construction sites.
• Comfortable with computer work and operating office equipment (e.g., phones, fax, copier, scanner).

Communication Skills

• Strong oral and written communication abilities; professional interaction with management, team members, residents, and vendors.
• Team-oriented with the ability to follow instructions, respond to direction, and use feedback constructively.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Attendance and Punctuality

• Reliable attendance and punctuality; willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Other Competencies

• Energetic, positive, ethical leader with strong interpersonal skills; effective communicator, trainer, and motivator who builds trust and loyalty.
• Business-savvy with a focus on profitability, quality, efficiency, and results; develops strategies and makes sound decisions.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment; adaptable to changing priorities, organized under pressure, and deadline-driven.
• Calmly manages conflict and emotional situations, prioritizing solutions over blame.
• Understands company policies and applicable laws; enforces them appropriately.
• Works independently with minimal supervision; accountable and open to constructive criticism.
• Skilled in planning, budgeting, scheduling staff, and allocating resources.
• Treats others with respect, sensitive to cultural differences; supports a diverse, inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding sensitive company, resident, and customer information.

EEO STATEMENTLead Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
In accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, Lead Staffing will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records after a conditional offer of employment has been made.