Construction Scheduler

Actalent; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Construction Scheduler to support a data center project in Columbus, Ohio. The role collaborates with project leadership, engineering teams, superintendents, contractors, and clients to develop and maintain detailed construction schedules through the project lifecycle.

Candidates should have strong Primavera P6 proficiency, track progress, analyze critical paths, and develop recovery plans. This onsite role offers contract-to-hire opportunities in Columbus, OH.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction scheduling experience.
• Experience creating and managing schedules for mission-critical or data center construction projects.
• Strong proficiency with Primavera P6.
• Experience developing baseline schedules, updating progress schedules, critical path analysis, and recovery schedules.
• Experience scheduling projects valued at $50M+.
• Ability to collaborate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and clients.
• Proficient in gathering, maintaining, reporting, and analyzing schedule data.
• Experience conducting schedule risk analysis and evaluating the impact of delays and changes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules from conceptual planning through project completion.
• Create baseline schedules and perform ongoing schedule updates.
• Track project progress and provide schedule performance reporting.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule risks and delays.
• Coordinate scheduling with project managers, engineers, superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Prepare schedule reports, forecasts, and executive updates.
• Ensure proper schedule logic, constraints, sequencing, and resource allocation.
• Support schedule optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Construction scheduling

Data center scheduling

Baseline scheduling

High-value projects

Stakeholder collaboration

Schedule data analysis

Schedule risk analysis

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Title: Construction Scheduler

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Scheduler to support a data center project in Columbus, Ohio. This role involves partnering with project leadership, engineering teams, superintendents, contractors, and clients to develop and maintain detailed construction schedules throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules from conceptual planning through project completion.
• Create baseline schedules and perform ongoing schedule updates throughout execution.
• Track project progress and provide schedule performance reporting.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule risks and delays.
• Evaluate impacts from design changes, procurement challenges, and field delays.
• Coordinate scheduling efforts with project managers, engineers, superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Create short-term and long-term planning schedules.
• Develop recovery plans when milestones are at risk.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate schedule status to stakeholders.
• Prepare schedule reports, forecasts, and executive-level updates.
• Ensure proper schedule logic, constraints, sequencing, and resource allocation.
• Support schedule optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of construction scheduling experience.
• Experience creating and managing schedules for mission-critical or data center construction projects.
• Strong proficiency with Primavera P6.
• Experience developing baseline schedules, updating progress schedules, critical path analysis, and recovery schedules.
• Experience scheduling projects valued at $50M+.
• Ability to collaborate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and clients.
• Proficient in gathering, maintaining, reporting, and analyzing schedule data.
• Experience conducting schedule risk analysis and evaluating the impact of delays and changes.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

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.

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

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.