Scheduler/Claims Analyst

Ghirardelli Associates

At Ghirardelli Associates we take pride in the accomplishments of our Associates and the environment that we foster. As a Great Place to Work, we strive to provide continuous growth and opportunities for our employees with the best benefits package and competitive wages we can offer. We’re not just an employer, we are family! We are proud to shape the communities we live in, while creating a positive environment for our associates to foster creativity and growth.

Job Description

Job Summary

Our clients put cost and schedule control as top priorities in defining the success of a project. Ghirardelli recognizes that cost control and schedule control go hand in hand. Ghirardelli has been providing an independent analysis along with a detailed review confirming that our client’s and their contractor’s CPM schedules are accurate, and the logic is appropriate for the contract constraints, scope, and type of work. We are seeking a Scheduler/Claims Analyst with experience in transit projects and programs and related sectors to:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Included but not limited to…

• Develop, coordinate, and maintain CPM and EVM cost, and resource loaded schedules for various Ghirardelli clients, programs and contracts.
• Develop work breakdown structures and schedule logic.
• Apply schedule risk to develop risk loaded schedules.
• Monitor schedule progress and prepare periodic reports using Primavera and MS Project and other scheduling and related software.
• Support development of engineers cost estimates, claims analysis and representation.
• Determine critical path method sequencing and monitoring total float values of potentially affected scope(s).
• Determine procurement / construction timelines of deliverables and assure that these timelines are properly sequenced for all parties – contractors, suppliers, subcontractors/ sub suppliers.
• Depending on the order of magnitude, all schedules shall include tasking timelines for Budget, Scope, Safety, Environmental / SWPPP, Cultural and Biological monitoring activities and both acknowledged and anticipated risks and their potential effects on the project.
• Know Client’s definition of “Working Days” in the contract – 5 days minus weekends and holidays, or 7 days per week and verify that other schedules match.
• Be familiar with AACE International Recommended Practice No. 29R-03 Forensic Schedule analysis techniques and be able to apply these to reviews of client contractor schedules and updates.
• Analyze client contractor schedules and baseline updates and develop concise reports that inform our clients and GA PMs of issues and robustness of schedules.
• Because scheduling techniques have legal implications with respect to the contractor’s ability to obtain equitable adjustments in the time and cost of performing the contract work, either through prosecution of change orders or claims, the Scheduler/Claims Analyst must be able to carefully review the scheduling provisions in the contract and report on these compared to the contractor’s schedules and updates.
• Analyze and report on delay claims including Non-Critical Delay – A delay to activities that were never on the critical path and Critical Delay – A delay that extends the project scheduled completion date.
• Perform and report on Time Impact Analysis as necessary.

Position Requirements

Key Qualifications

• A college degree in the organization’s industry, administration or a related field is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working as a client team member and team player.
• Ability to fulfill the GAI and Client standards and values when performing scheduling tasks.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project; with demonstrated proficiency of building schedules in software,
• Have an eye for detail and organization.
• Ability to perform more than one task at a time and solve problems quickly.
• Schedule project timelines in order to predict the finish date, factoring in all known and anticipated variables.
• Understand and analyze how cause and effect of unanticipated events can / may affect the project.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, must be able to withstand the following for up to 8-12 hours per day in all weather conditions: Ability to work any day of the week both night and day; physical agility to perform tasks requiring a full range of body movements including lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, stretching, twisting, reaching, balancing, squatting, climbing, crawling, kneeling, or assuming crouched positions; repetitive arm, hand, finger, wrist, leg or foot motion which may require walking on uneven terrain, bending, ducking, looking up, climbing ladders or stairs, all while wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds; frequently using safety equipment such as a hard hat and safety vest and other PPE; working in areas not well ventilated such as utility vaults; working outdoors or working on uneven ground or floor spaces; working at elevations above ground level. Must be available for after-hour emergency response.

Associate Perks

Work & Life

• Competitive PTO
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Education Allowance
• Bonus Programs
• Company Vehicle (depending on assignment)

Health Benefits

• Medical Insurance – United Healthcare and Kaiser
• Dental Insurance – MetLife
• Vision Plan – VSP
• Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Wellness Rewards Program

Financial Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• 401(k) Plan (employer matching program)

Ghirardelli Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.