Construction Scheduler

Actalent; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with match

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Construction Scheduler for its Boise, ID operations to develop and maintain CPM schedules for commercial/industrial projects. You will coordinate manpower, materials, and subcontractor activities into cohesive master schedules and provide actionable insights to project teams and leadership.

The role requires 3–5 years of scheduling experience, proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project, and the ability to integrate field progress with accurate sequencing.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of construction scheduling experience in commercial or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of CPM scheduling and its application to construction.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project for timelines.
• Understanding of electrical construction sequencing and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CPM schedules for preconstruction and active projects.
• Integrate manpower loading, materials, submittals, and subcontractor schedules into master schedules.
• Update schedules based on field progress and verify logic and durations.
• Perform QA/QC reviews and schedule health checks for integrity.
• Track milestones and progress against baselines, identifying variances.
• Develop recovery and mitigation plans for delays and inform stakeholders.
• Support short-term planning with look-ahead schedules and progress analysis.
• Incorporate safety considerations and risk mitigation into schedules.
• Communicate with PMs and Superintendents on sequencing and status.
• Participate in planning sessions and coordination meetings.
• Translate scheduling data into visual reports and summaries for teams.
• Assist estimating by identifying schedule risks and opportunities.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Alliances with field teams

Analytical skills

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Independent work

Scheduling coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

The Construction Scheduler develops, maintains, and optimizes detailed CPM schedules for both preconstruction and active projects, ensuring that all activities, resources, and risks are accurately reflected. This role plays a critical part in keeping complex commercial and industrial projects on track by integrating manpower, materials, and subcontractor activities into a cohesive master schedule and by providing clear, actionable insights to project teams and leadership.

Job Title: Construction Scheduler

The Construction Scheduler develops, maintains, and optimizes detailed CPM schedules for both preconstruction and active projects, ensuring that all activities, resources, and risks are accurately reflected. This role plays a critical part in keeping complex commercial and industrial projects on track by integrating manpower, materials, and subcontractor activities into a cohesive master schedule and by providing clear, actionable insights to project teams and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules for preconstruction and active construction projects.


• Integrate manpower loading, material procurement, submittals, prefabrication activities, and subcontractor schedules into master project schedules.


• Update project schedules based on actual field progress and verify logic, durations, and activity sequencing for accuracy.


• Perform schedule quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews and schedule health checks to ensure logic integrity and constructability.


• Track critical milestones and overall project progress against baseline schedules, identifying variances and potential impacts.


• Develop schedule recovery and mitigation plans when projects experience delays, and recommend corrective actions to stakeholders.


• Support short‑term planning efforts, including detailed look‑ahead schedules and progress analysis for field teams.


• Incorporate safety considerations and risk mitigation activities into project schedules to support safe project execution.


• Communicate regularly with Project Managers and Superintendents to confirm activity sequencing, status updates, and schedule impacts.


• Participate in planning sessions, pull planning activities, and coordination meetings to align schedules with project goals.


• Translate complex scheduling data into clear, actionable insights for field teams and leadership, including visual reports and summaries.


• Support project pursuits by developing conceptual and proposal schedules for new opportunities.


• Assist estimating and preconstruction teams by identifying schedule risks, opportunities, and constraints early in the project lifecycle.


• Monitor production tracking and manpower utilization to ensure schedules reflect realistic resource availability and productivity.


• Coordinate and maintain master schedules for electrical construction and industrial projects, aligning them with overall project management plans.

Essential Skills

• 3–5 years of construction scheduling experience in commercial or industrial projects, with electrical construction experience preferred.


• Strong working knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and its application to construction projects.


• Proficiency with Primavera P6 for developing, updating, and analyzing project schedules.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Project for creating and managing project timelines and activities.


• Understanding of electrical construction sequencing, building systems, and construction documents.


• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts to accurately reflect scope and sequencing in the schedule.


• Experience integrating subcontractor schedules and resource/manpower loading into master project schedules.


• Strong analytical skills to evaluate schedule performance, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies.


• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple schedules, priorities, and stakeholder needs simultaneously.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills to convey complex scheduling information clearly to project teams and leadership.


• Ability to work independently while collaborating with and supporting multiple stakeholders across project teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.


• Experience with industrial construction environments and production tracking methodologies.


• Background in electrical construction, including familiarity with building systems and trade sequencing.


• Experience creating conceptual and proposal schedules to support estimating and preconstruction efforts.


• Ability to participate effectively in planning sessions, pull planning, and coordination meetings.


• Capability to incorporate safety and risk mitigation activities into project schedules as part of overall project planning.

Work Environment

The role operates within a family‑owned and organically grown construction company environment where leadership is closely involved in day‑to‑day operations. Team members collaborate with project management, field supervision, and preconstruction staff in a setting that values long‑term growth and stability. The organization offers paid holidays, vacation and sick time, regular performance reviews with potential merit increases, and eligibility for discretionary bonuses. Long‑term direct employment benefits include strong medical coverage, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, and profit sharing through an IRA program. The culture emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and a supportive atmosphere that encourages professional development and ownership of project outcomes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Boise, ID.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/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 Boise,ID. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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.

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