What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scheduling Associate position at YA Group?
Company Overview
YA is a professional services platform providing consulting, engineering, and related services to clients around the world. Since its inception, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, and now has over 700 professionals dedicated to excellence, teamwork, and driving for innovation.
We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team in the dynamic and growing field of construction scheduling. The ideal candidate is driven, teachable, and quick to learn, with a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive both independently and within a collaborative team environment. We value individuals who are hungry for growth, humble in their approach, and possess strong communication skills. Candidates who are inquisitive and eager to learn via on-the-job training will prosper as a successful member of our team.
Through our Scheduling opportunities, we offer the opportunity to gain valuable project management experience and to develop a specialized skill set in construction scheduling using Oracle Primavera P6 and ASTA Powerproject—two highly respected tools in the industry. We believe in selecting and retaining the right people to foster growth through challenging experiences, supportive coaching, and recognizing excellence at every level. We work to ensure hard work is acknowledged and recognized, skills are developed across all roles, and a culture of continuous learning and collaboration are actively promoted.
Key Responsibilities
Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat-based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment or conduct interviews solely via text message.
All official email communications regarding your application will come from no-reply@ats.rippling.com or directly from a member of our talent team using an @yagroup.com domain name.
If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at careers@yagroup.com.
YA is a professional services platform providing consulting, engineering, and related services to clients around the world. Since its inception, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, and now has over 700 professionals dedicated to excellence, teamwork, and driving for innovation.
- Candidates must be able to relocate to Los Angeles after the 6-12 month training period. A relocation benefit and compensation adjustment will be offered to support this transition.
We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team in the dynamic and growing field of construction scheduling. The ideal candidate is driven, teachable, and quick to learn, with a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive both independently and within a collaborative team environment. We value individuals who are hungry for growth, humble in their approach, and possess strong communication skills. Candidates who are inquisitive and eager to learn via on-the-job training will prosper as a successful member of our team.
Through our Scheduling opportunities, we offer the opportunity to gain valuable project management experience and to develop a specialized skill set in construction scheduling using Oracle Primavera P6 and ASTA Powerproject—two highly respected tools in the industry. We believe in selecting and retaining the right people to foster growth through challenging experiences, supportive coaching, and recognizing excellence at every level. We work to ensure hard work is acknowledged and recognized, skills are developed across all roles, and a culture of continuous learning and collaboration are actively promoted.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and finalize detailed construction project schedules utilizing Oracle Primavera P6 and ASTA Powerproject software.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with clients to ensure alignment on project scheduling and deliverables.
- Create schedules based on construction plans, project specifications, and client-provided information.
- Monitor project progress, update schedules accordingly, and proactively identify and communicate any potential schedule risks.
- Conduct delay analysis of project schedules, documentation, and costs.
- Review and synthesize relevant information to prepare comprehensive impact reports for project stakeholders.
- Maintain job files, documentation, and other relevant deliverables.
- Additional duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business administration or equivalent experience.
- Prior experience in, or knowledge of, the construction industry is a plus.
- Strong willingness to learn and a curious, teachable mindset; this role involves significant on-the-job training.
- Proficiency in Windows operating systems, including effective use of hotkeys and organized electronic file management.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and overcome challenges while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Strong sense of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to upholding company values and exceeding client expectations.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with a team and share responsibilities towards achieving a common goal.
- Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to understand both specific details and broader project objectives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and team members.
Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat-based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment or conduct interviews solely via text message.
All official email communications regarding your application will come from no-reply@ats.rippling.com or directly from a member of our talent team using an @yagroup.com domain name.
If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at careers@yagroup.com.
