Project Scheduler Sr

Job Description

We are seeking a Project Scheduler to coordinate team activities and support Project Managers (PMs) with minimal supervision. The role involves scheduling and commodity tracking for major projects, and developing, analyzing, and maintaining complex work schedules using Primavera P6. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, a good communicator, and team-focused, with a minimum of three years of current Primavera P6 experience. This position requires a hybrid work schedule, with Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in the office and Mondays and Fridays remote. Only local candidates to Columbus, OH or New Albany and surrounding areas will be considered.

ResponsibilitiesDefine activities, durations, work sequences, and relationship logic to develop the plan and milestones representing key decisions and deliverables.Develop fully integrated system schedules, including resource loading and leveling for complex and intermediate scope work execution teams, utilizing critical path methodology.Organize and lead schedule review meetings with all stakeholders, ensuring clear minutes and action items.Engage team and stakeholders to create schedules, provide schedule analysis updates, and communicate schedule status to project stakeholders.Administer project management organizational standards and assist in managing projects to those standards.Assign security profiles and roles for new users in collaboration with the Administrator.Update progress, acquire information, baseline schedules, maintain schedules, develop commodity curves, track metrics, and support project/outage teams on a routine basis.Provide periodic summary level status reports and prepare and analyze metrics reports or KPIs.Perform and coordinate schedule and cost integration, including SPI/CPI, and maintain associated data systems and processes.Essential SkillsMinimum of 3 years of current Primavera P6 experience.Qualified Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience or an Associate's degree with 6 years of experience.Experience in Transmission Substation Construction or Engineering preferred.Utility-specific operations knowledge with a good understanding of work processes and procedures.Experience in design operations, planning, project management, cost tracking, analysis, forecasting, and project budgets.Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, particularly in developing complex spreadsheets.Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or Project Management.Strong organizational and planning skills with an aptitude for accuracy and attention to detail.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently and under general supervision.Understanding and support of company policies, values, principles, and structure.Work Environment

The work schedule is Monday to Friday, with possible overtime as needed. The role follows a hybrid work schedule, with Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in the office, and Mondays and Fridays working remotely. Local candidates only to Columbus, OH, or New Albany and surrounding areas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00

• 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 hybrid position in Johnstown,OH.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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