Project Scheduler

  • Actalent
  • Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
  • Full Time

Project Scheduler

Location: Milwaukee or Madison, WI

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Scheduler to support construction project planning and execution. This role involves developing, maintaining, and monitoring detailed project schedules to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with project managers, field personnel, and stakeholders to identify potential delays, resolve scheduling conflicts, and keep projects on track.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain baseline project schedules.
  • Create detailed project timelines usingPrimavera P6andMicrosoft Project.
  • Break down project scope into tasks and define logical sequencing of activities.
  • Estimate activity durations, resource needs, and perform critical path analysis.
  • Integrate electrical schedules into the general contractor's master schedule.
  • Conduct regular site visits to assess progress and update schedules accordingly.
  • Collect and analyze progress data to identify deviations and risks.
  • Update schedules based on actual progress and communicate changes to stakeholders.
  • Perform schedule impact analysis for change orders.
  • Identify critical path activities and potential bottlenecks.
  • Proactively assess schedule risks and develop contingency plans.
  • Prepare and present schedule reports to project management and stakeholders.
  • Facilitate schedule review meetings and maintain clear communication with all parties.
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and procurement teams.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in construction scheduling software.
  • Hands-on experience with Primavera P6andMicrosoft Project.
  • Strong understanding of project scheduling principles and techniques.
  • Ability to perform critical path analysis and estimate resource requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience integrating electrical schedules into broader project timelines.
  • Skilled in schedule impact analysis for change orders.
  • Strong communication, reporting, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Work Environment

This position is based in either Milwaukee or Madison, WI, with regular travel to project sites. The role involves close collaboration with internal teams and external partners to ensure accurate and timely project execution.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $56.00/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 Menomonee Falls,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 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.

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Job ID: 483471096
Originally Posted on: 6/30/2025

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