Construction Scheduler

Actalent; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

PTO / Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Saline, MI is seeking a Construction Scheduler to develop, maintain and update detailed electrical construction schedules. You will collaborate with project managers, superintendents, field leadership, and other stakeholders to track progress and reflect actual conditions.

This on-site, contract-to-hire role features 10-hour days with some Saturdays on a high‑visibility data center project. The pay range is $35.00–$45.00 per hour, and compensation depends on qualifications,

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience with an electrical contractor or scheduling related to electrical installation projects.
• 3+ years of scheduling experience overall.
• Experience communicating with superintendents, project managers, and field teams.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction sequencing beyond scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed schedules for electrical construction activities.
• Coordinate schedule information with field execution to reflect actual project conditions.
• Track progress and credit completed work with percent-complete updates.
• Understand dependencies to determine what work comes next.
• Identify ahead, on, or behind schedule activities and communicate impacts to leadership.
• Assist with short- and long-term planning of upcoming construction activities.

Skills

Electrical sequencing

Scheduling

Project coordination

Electrical construction exp

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Tools

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Title: Construction Scheduler

The individual in this role will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and updating project schedules, while collaborating closely with project management and field leadership to accurately track the progress of electrical construction activities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of electrical construction sequencing, beyond merely scheduling software, to effectively manage project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed schedules for electrical construction activities.
• Work directly with project managers, superintendents, field leadership, and other project stakeholders to understand current construction progress.
• Track electrical activities against the project schedule and accurately credit completed work, updating percent‑complete/progress information.
• Understand the sequence and dependencies of electrical construction activities to determine what work needs to occur next.
• Review progress in the field and identify activities that are ahead of schedule, on schedule, or behind schedule.
• Communicate schedule impacts, upcoming milestones, and potential delays to project and field leadership.
• Evaluate how delays or changes to one activity may impact downstream electrical work.
• Assist the project team with short‑term and long‑term planning of upcoming construction activities.
• Coordinate schedule information with field execution to ensure schedules accurately reflect actual project conditions.
• Participate in schedule and project coordination meetings with field and project teams.
• Help identify schedule risks, constraints, and potential sequencing issues before they negatively impact construction.
• Maintain accurate schedule updates throughout the lifecycle of the project.

Essential Skills

• Strong understanding of electrical construction sequencing.
• Proficiency in scheduling and project coordination.
• Experience with electrical construction, particularly low voltage and data center projects.
• Familiarity with software such as Bluebeam and Navisworks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience working with an electrical contractor or in scheduling related to electrical installation projects.
• 3+ years of scheduling experience overall.
• Experience communicating and working with superintendents, project managers, and field teams.

Work Environment

This is an on‑site position at the company's trailer located at The Barn project in Saline, MI. The Senior Project Manager, BIM, and scheduling team are stationed on‑site, with field teams frequently coming in for meetings and coordination. Workdays are currently 10 hours long, including most Saturdays, totaling 50‑58 hours per week. This environment offers exposure to one of the largest data center projects in the country, within a growing team and division of a family‑owned company.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saline, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saline,MI.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.