Project Scheduler

Job Title: Project Scheduler

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Job Description

Lead, manage, and oversee project scheduling activities for multiple construction projects of varying size and complexity, supervising scheduling engineers, project staff, and consultants. Develop, maintain, and monitor Critical Path Method (CPM) baseline schedules throughout the project lifecycle, from RFP and project initiation through final turnover.

Responsibilities

• Track project progress, analyze performance against baseline schedules and forecasts, and proactively identify schedule risks and mitigation strategies.

• Prepare and maintain detailed master schedules, milestone schedules, look-ahead schedules, and monthly schedule updates with supporting narratives.

• Collaborate with Preconstruction, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, and other project teams to develop integrated project schedules.

• Partner with VDC teams to incorporate BIM, 4D scheduling, and logistics planning into project execution strategies.

• Implement and support Last Planner System (LPS) methodologies to enhance schedule reliability and project delivery.

• Develop and maintain resource-loaded and cost-loaded schedules to support project planning and performance tracking.

• Facilitate schedule review meetings with project leadership, trade partners, and stakeholders, providing scheduling metrics, dashboard reporting, and operational performance updates.

• Communicate project execution plans and scheduling objectives while driving alignment across project teams and stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• 8+ years in the construction industry, primarily within scheduling.

• Experience working on large-scale construction projects greater than $100M, with a preference for data center experience.

• Proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in data center construction.

• Ability to use Primavera and other scheduling tools effectively.

Work Environment

This role is based on site at a data center. The typical schedule is 10 days on followed by 3 days off for individuals traveling in.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Buckeye Lake, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $90.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Buckeye Lake,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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