Data Center Sr. Scheduler

Actalent; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

PTO / Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an on-site Scheduler to lead CPM scheduling for large-scale data center projects across the U.S. The role requires Primavera P6 expertise, collaboration with owners, subcontractors, and project teams, and travel to project sites on a regular basis.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction scheduling, strong CPM knowledge, and a track record in schedule recovery and change management. This full-time contract-to-hire position is based in El Paso, TX.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction scheduling experience.
• Advanced Primavera P6 proficiency.
• Strong understanding of CPM scheduling, construction sequencing, and project controls.
• Experience with schedule recovery, delay analysis, and change management.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CPM schedules using Primavera P6 from proposal through project completion.
• Analyze project progress, identify risks and delays, and develop recovery plans.
• Support Pull Planning, Lean construction efforts, and schedule impact analysis.
• Collaborate with project managers, field teams, clients, and trade partners to keep projects on track.
• Conduct site visits and provide schedule reporting, forecasting, and change management support.
• Mentor junior schedulers and contribute to company scheduling standards and best practices.

Skills

Primavera P6

CPM scheduling

Schedule recovery

Read drawings

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

This role will be an on-site, single-site scheduler working with subcontractors and the owner on a daily basis. This role will travel home twice a month and will work for a nationally renowned general contractor.

This scheduler will support large-scale turnkey data center projects. In this role, you will lead project scheduling efforts, partner with project teams, subcontractors, and owners, and help drive successful project execution through planning, forecasting, and schedule management. This position supports one of the company's fastest-growing business units and offers the opportunity to play a key role in repeatable, large-scale data center developments across the country.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain CPM schedules using Primavera P6 from proposal through project completion.

• Analyze project progress, identify risks and delays, and develop recovery plans.

• Support Pull Planning, Lean construction efforts, and schedule impact analysis.

• Collaborate with project managers, field teams, clients, and trade partners to keep projects on track.

• Conduct site visits and provide schedule reporting, forecasting, and change management support.

• Mentor junior schedulers and contribute to company scheduling standards and best practices.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of construction scheduling experience.

• Advanced Primavera P6 proficiency.

• Strong understanding of CPM scheduling, construction sequencing, and project controls.

• Experience with schedule recovery, delay analysis, and change management.

• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.

• Experience supporting data center or mission‑critical projects.

• Lean Construction and Pull Planning experience.

Travel:

This role requires periodic travel to project sites throughout the U.S., including locations such as Kansas City, Bowling Green, El Paso, Nashville, and Atlanta. Project assignments may support long‑duration construction programs lasting 2 to 3 years. Travel assistance, per diem support, and reimbursable project‑related expenses are provided based on assignment requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Paso, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $67.31 - $76.92/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 El Paso,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.

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.