Project Scheduler Jobs in California
Project Scheduler jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in defense and aerospace, public infrastructure, technology, and commercial construction, with openings at every level from entry-level coordinators through senior program schedulers. The largest hiring metros are Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area, where employers like Northrop Grumman, Bechtel, and Kaiser Permanente maintain deep scheduling teams. The most in-demand specialties are Primavera P6 scheduling for capital projects, integrated master scheduling for defense programs, and construction scheduling for large public works. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We’re building a talent pipeline for future opportunities that occur regularly. While there may not be an immediate opening, we’re excited to connect with motivated candidates.
Join our dedicated team as a Project Controls Analyst (PCA)/Project Scheduler - you’ll partner with key department, project, and program stakeholders to develop and implement controls measures to better manage project financials, mitigating financial losses. You’ll also develop measures to optimize project cost planning analysis, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, managing data, financial performance, accounting protocols, and system integrations.
We are seeking candidates in the Northern California area, specifically Sacramento and the Bay Area to work a hybrid schedule with several work-in-office days per month. This will also include as-necessary travel to client offices and sites.
What You’ll Do:
- Partner with key department, project, and program stakeholders on developing & implementing controls measures to better manage project financials to mitigate financial losses.
- Partner with stakeholders in the development of project schedules to control cost plans, conduct ongoing cost plan analysis, and perform variance & earned value analysis for stakeholders.
- Collaborate with stakeholders on the development of project & annual budgets, budget forecast planning, reporting, performance management, account data requests, and provide financial tracking system management and support.
- Manage orders from inception through completion and all required documentation is entered in current software system
- Maintain scope change, contingency release, change order, and journal entry logs.
- Maintain written and electronic project documentation and records for required aspects of the project: Maintain project files in accordance with established guidelines and requirements
- Document change order requests, project status, key issues, risks and resolution, priority changes and approvals.
- Provide Project Manager with monthly report of project costs and/or schedule information including variance analysis according to an agreed upon level of detail and prioritization.
- Provide Project Team members with current status report containing schedule and cost information. Comply with Utility Operations Policies, Standards and Guidelines.
- Analyze financial results on a monthly basis, providing explanations of significant cost drivers to PM Leadership
- In coordination with Project Manager develop project schedule and cash flow/forecast plans with functional department input.
- Monitor financial progress and maintain Project Manager’s order group.
- Experience with appropriate software tools, e.g., SAP Work Management, P6, Excel, PowerBI
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree – Required
- 2 years or more of Primavera P6 experience
- 4 years or more of project controls experience
- Experience functioning in a project controls capacity where you developed, implemented, and drove project controls measures for large-scale complex projects.
- Experience managing project cost, forecasts, budgets, and conducting financial reporting (developing, creating, analyzing, packaging, and presenting) for large-scale capital projects.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite – Excel (formulas, macros, pivot tables, vlookup, dashboards, etc.), SAP, Power BI, Tableau.
- Must have a valid drivers license without restrictions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working within construction, energy, utilities, engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical), consulting or related space.
Not quite right for you? For a full listing of all our openings, please visit us at: https://entrustsol.com/careers/ (https://entrustsol.com/careers/)
Why Join Us?
At ENTRUST Solutions Group, we are a community of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to our clients and each other. As an ENR Top 100 company, we provide comprehensive engineering, consulting, and automation services to various industries, including gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies. We are a forward-thinking organization dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive success. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
We believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect, where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. If you are passionate about project controls and looking for a place to grow your career, we would love to hear from you!
To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup (https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup)
What We Offer:
- A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
- This position pays between $98,000 and $135,000 annually and is an exempt position. The specific amount within this range will be influenced by the work location and various factors, such as internal equity, professional skills, work experience, and pertinent education or training.
- Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually.
- Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
- May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.
Explore More Opportunities: Not quite the right fit? Check out all our openings at ENTRUST Solutions Group Careers (https://entrustsol.com/careers/).
To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup (https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup)
ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-AF1
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
We’re building a talent pipeline for future opportunities that occur regularly. While there may not be an immediate opening, we’re excited to connect with motivated candidates.
Join our dedicated team as a Project Controls Analyst (PCA)/Project Scheduler - you’ll partner with key department, project, and program stakeholders to develop and implement controls measures to better manage project financials, mitigating financial losses. You’ll also develop measures to optimize project cost planning analysis, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, managing data, financial performance, accounting protocols, and system integrations.
We are seeking candidates in the Northern California area, specifically Sacramento and the Bay Area to work a hybrid schedule with several work-in-office days per month. This will also include as-necessary travel to client offices and sites.
What You’ll Do:
- Partner with key department, project, and program stakeholders on developing & implementing controls measures to better manage project financials to mitigate financial losses.
- Partner with stakeholders in the development of project schedules to control cost plans, conduct ongoing cost plan analysis, and perform variance & earned value analysis for stakeholders.
- Collaborate with stakeholders on the development of project & annual budgets, budget forecast planning, reporting, performance management, account data requests, and provide financial tracking system management and support.
- Manage orders from inception through completion and all required documentation is entered in current software system
- Maintain scope change, contingency release, change order, and journal entry logs.
- Maintain written and electronic project documentation and records for required aspects of the project: Maintain project files in accordance with established guidelines and requirements
- Document change order requests, project status, key issues, risks and resolution, priority changes and approvals.
- Provide Project Manager with monthly report of project costs and/or schedule information including variance analysis according to an agreed upon level of detail and prioritization.
- Provide Project Team members with current status report containing schedule and cost information. Comply with Utility Operations Policies, Standards and Guidelines.
- Analyze financial results on a monthly basis, providing explanations of significant cost drivers to PM Leadership
- In coordination with Project Manager develop project schedule and cash flow/forecast plans with functional department input.
- Monitor financial progress and maintain Project Manager’s order group.
- Experience with appropriate software tools, e.g., SAP Work Management, P6, Excel, PowerBI
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree – Required
- 2 years or more of Primavera P6 experience
- 4 years or more of project controls experience
- Experience functioning in a project controls capacity where you developed, implemented, and drove project controls measures for large-scale complex projects.
- Experience managing project cost, forecasts, budgets, and conducting financial reporting (developing, creating, analyzing, packaging, and presenting) for large-scale capital projects.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite – Excel (formulas, macros, pivot tables, vlookup, dashboards, etc.), SAP, Power BI, Tableau.
- Must have a valid drivers license without restrictions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working within construction, energy, utilities, engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical), consulting or related space.
Not quite right for you? For a full listing of all our openings, please visit us at: https://entrustsol.com/careers/ (https://entrustsol.com/careers/)
Why Join Us?
At ENTRUST Solutions Group, we are a community of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to our clients and each other. As an ENR Top 100 company, we provide comprehensive engineering, consulting, and automation services to various industries, including gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies. We are a forward-thinking organization dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive success. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
We believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect, where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. If you are passionate about project controls and looking for a place to grow your career, we would love to hear from you!
To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup (https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup)
What We Offer:
- A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
- This position pays between $98,000 and $135,000 annually and is an exempt position. The specific amount within this range will be influenced by the work location and various factors, such as internal equity, professional skills, work experience, and pertinent education or training.
- Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually.
- Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
- May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.
Explore More Opportunities: Not quite the right fit? Check out all our openings at ENTRUST Solutions Group Careers (https://entrustsol.com/careers/).
To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup (https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup)
ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-AF1
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Project Scheduler Job Market in California
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project scheduler jobs across California.
- Proficiency with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project scheduling software required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field preferred
- Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) or PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification valued
- Experience developing and maintaining integrated master schedules on complex projects
- Familiarity with earned value management and schedule performance index reporting
- Strong communication skills for coordinating across cross-functional project teams
Project Scheduler Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project scheduler in California?
Most project schedulers in California enter the field through a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline, then build hands-on scheduling experience before pursuing a credential. The most recognized industry credentials are the PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) from the Project Management Institute and the Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) from the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering. California has no state-issued license specific to project schedulers, but defense and public-agency employers often require security clearances or agency-specific qualifications.
How much do project schedulers make in California?
Project schedulers in California earn a median of about $120,910 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,180 for the lowest 10% to over $188,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project schedulers in California?
Employers hiring project schedulers in California right now include CLMI Group, Clark Construction, and STV, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of defense primes, large public utilities, and major infrastructure owners means demand is consistent across both private and public-sector organizations.
Which California cities have the most project scheduler jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Mountain View account for the highest concentration of project scheduler openings in California. Los Angeles anchors demand through its aerospace, entertainment infrastructure, and transit capital programs, San Diego draws heavily from defense contractors and naval facilities, and the Bay Area's technology campuses and hospital construction pipelines sustain steady openings even outside the traditional engineering sectors.
Are there remote project scheduler jobs in California?
Yes, though they are less common than for purely analytical roles because schedulers frequently coordinate directly with field teams and site leads. About 43% of project scheduler openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making partial flexibility more attainable than fully remote work. Schedule development and reporting tasks are most likely to be performed remotely, while site walks, look-ahead meetings, and project turnover phases typically require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a project scheduler in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a project coordinator or project controls analyst role, which many large California employers use as a feeder position for schedulers. Public agencies like Caltrans, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and large hospital systems regularly bring on entry-level project controls staff and provide on-the-job Primavera P6 training. Completing a construction management or engineering degree program in California and pursuing an internship with a public works agency or defense subcontractor gives candidates a measurable edge over those without formal exposure.
Where can I find and apply to project scheduler jobs in California?
You can find and apply to project scheduler jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and target location, and apply directly.
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