Project Scheduler

ITAC serves Process & Industrial clients with integrated engineering and construction services for complex capital projects. We also offer specialty services including power systems services and products, custom machine fabrication, and fall protection services and equipment. Founded in 1988 on a dream and a $5K loan, ITAC is a true success story. From humble beginnings to an ENR-Ranked Top Design Firm with a nationwide footprint and over 500 employees operating from 6 offices in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, we provide Fortune 500 companies with innovative design-build solutions. We specialize in power generation & utilities, chemicals, food & beverage, forest products, advanced manufacturing, and minerals & metals.

ITAC’s purpose is to make life better. For our employees, this means providing them with the resources and flexibility they need to have both a rewarding career and a fulfilling family life. ITAC is 100% employee‑owned. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Direct Stock Ownership, every team member has the unique opportunity to be an owner who shares in the company’s growth and earnings. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family.

We hire passionate and motivated people with an innovative mindset and the desire to grow. If the thought of challenging, fast‑paced projects excites you, then you’ve come to the right place. At ITAC, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that works hard to make life better. For more information, visit itac.us.com.

This is a seconded position, meaning the selected candidate will be employed by ITAC but work full‑time on assignment with one of our clients. While day‑to‑day responsibilities will be managed on‑site with the client, ITAC provides ongoing support, resources, and benefits as your employer. This position is full time contract work anticipated to last 6 months with potential to direct hire with the client. The position will also require the employee work onsite at the client’s West Haven, CT, and/or Piscataway, NJ location.

Overview

We are seeking a Project Scheduler to support a Client’s portfolio of capital projects within an active manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules for capital and operational projects within an active manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting large‑scale industrial projects, coordinating with cross‑functional teams and contractors, identifying schedule risks, and ensuring project milestones are achieved safely, efficiently, and on time.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules for plant transformation and capital improvement projects.
• Create and manage integrated master schedules that align engineering, procurement, construction, and installation activities.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to identify schedule requirements and critical milestones.
• Track project progress and analyze schedule performance against established baselines.
• Identify scheduling conflicts, resource constraints, and project risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and distribute schedule status reports, look‑ahead schedules, and progress updates to project teams and leadership.
• Support forecasting efforts by analyzing schedule trends and evaluating impacts to project timelines.
• Coordinate vendor and contractor activities within the overall project schedule.
• Ensure schedule data is accurate, current, and aligned with project objectives.
• Participate in project planning meetings and provide scheduling expertise throughout the project lifecycle.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field along with 5 years of relevant scheduling experience in a manufacturing, industrial, construction, or engineering environment, OR at least 10 years of relevant project scheduling experience without a degree.
• Relevant experience developing and managing schedules for industrial, manufacturing, capital, or facility improvement projects.
• Experience utilizing project scheduling software such as Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent scheduling platforms.
• Strong understanding of project planning methodologies, critical path analysis, and resource‑loaded scheduling.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Strong industrial manufacturing or heavy industrial project background.
• Experience supporting factory transformation, plant expansion, equipment installation, or facility modernization projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Procore software.
• Knowledge of earned value management (EVM), schedule risk analysis, and project controls principles.
• Experience coordinating schedules across engineering, procurement, and construction teams.

From internships to seasoned professionals, our growing company provides career opportunities for all levels of experience. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. For life’s challenges, we also provide our employees and their immediate families with certified chaplains for around‑the‑clock encouragement and support. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family. ITAC provides benefits such as

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401k & ESOP
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development
• Wellness Program
• Safety Incentive Program
• 24/7 Chaplain Care

The typical base salary range for this position is between $60,000-$110,000