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Job Title: Project Scheduler Principal

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Project Scheduler Principal to coordinate team activities and support Project Managers using P6. The ideal candidate will have minimal supervision, perform as a scheduler and/or commodity tracker for major projects, and develop and analyze complex schedules. You will work closely with site execution teams, contractors, and management to ensure effective project execution.

Responsibilities

• Define activities, durations, work sequences, and relationship logic to develop and implement the scope of work plan and milestones.

• Ensure all logic and activities support the required level of detail and meet internal department standards.

• Develop fully integrated system schedules, including resource loading and leveling, using critical path methodology.

• Mentor junior schedulers and assist in organizing schedule review meetings with stakeholders.

• Communicate schedule status to project stakeholders and guide the administration of project management standards.

• Adhere to guidance and standards set by the Project Management Governance Committee.

• Assign security profiles and roles for new users, and diagnose and resolve issues with schedules.

• Mentor and train junior schedulers on various scheduling techniques and analyses.

• Perform schedule and cost integration, including SPI/CPI processes, and provide risk assessments with mitigation actions.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Primavera and Primavera P6.

• Strong project management and project scheduling skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Ability to manage time effectively and demonstrate organizational skills.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and the ability to develop complex spreadsheets.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Qualified degrees in related fields such as Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or Project Management.

• 10 years of qualified experience with a High School Diploma or GED.

• 8 years of qualified experience with an Associate's degree.

• 6 years of qualified experience with a Bachelor's degree.

• Professional or trade certification such as CCMP, CETa, IQCP, PMP, or RMP is required for candidates with a high school diploma or non-qualified degree; preferred otherwise.

• Experience in utility-specific operations, project management, cost tracking, analysis, forecasting, and working with accounting principles.

Work Environment

This position requires on-site work with some overtime. Travel, including overnight stays, may be necessary. The work environment supports policies, values, principles, and behaviors aligned with organizational standards.

Please direct any questions or inquiries to '[email protected]'

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

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 Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2025.

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.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.