Lead Scheduler: Data Center Construction (Contract Hire)

Actalent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Scheduler to prepare, build, and maintain detailed project schedules for large construction projects, including mission critical and data center work. This role blends office planning with regular job site visits to reflect field conditions and ensure schedules align with objectives.

You will use Primavera P6, participate in planning across all phases, and train teams on scheduling best practices.

Qualifications

• 35 years of scheduling experience in construction projects.
• Proficiency with scheduling software, including practical working knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Strong understanding of schedule logic, sequencing, and Critical Path Method (CPM) principles.
• Knowledge of construction management means and methods, particularly in complex or mission critical environments.
• Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner under changing project conditions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey schedule information and recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and related tools for reporting and analysis.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to recognize schedule sequencing areas of concern and opportunities for sequencing improvements during job site visits.
• Knowledge of Lean processes and philosophy, and ability to support Lean and Pull Planning practices.
• Ability to import schedules into standard scheduling software and maintain data consistency.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with project teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively collaborate as part of a team, both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, build, and update project schedules collaboratively with project teams, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project objectives.
• Perform schedule reviews to confirm effective and efficient scheduling best practices are used, and communicate review comments diplomatically to project stakeholders.
• Participate in all phases of the construction planning and scheduling process, including creation of proposal schedules, baseline schedules, and ongoing schedule updates.
• Utilize scheduling software, such as Primavera P6, to develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules.
• Visit job sites regularly to review job status, gather field information, and apply construction sequencing knowledge to update project schedules for assigned projects.
• Attend project-related and jobsite-specific meetings where schedule status, risks, and recovery plans are discussed.
• Support Lean and Pull Planning sessions by ensuring the Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule is aligned with pull plan results and field commitments.
• Assist with and deliver training for operations teams on scheduling tools, processes, and best practices, including contributing to training content and course preparation.
• Assist with the development and refinement of best practices for planning and scheduling efforts across projects and regions.
• Support the preparation of a variety of schedule-related reports and analyses as required for assigned projects, including progress updates and forecast reports.
• Add resource loading and cost loading to collaboratively created schedules when required, ensuring that labor and cost data align with project plans.
• Provide planning and scheduling support to operations, marketing, and other internal functions as directed.
• Incorporate market and regional information into project schedules, including seasonal weather patterns, materials markets, labor availability, and other factors that may impact project timelines.
• Participate in pursuit opportunities with business development and project teams by contributing schedule input and analysis for proposals.
• Import schedules into standard scheduling software platforms and maintain data integrity across systems.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external team members to support effective project planning and execution.
• Communicate schedule risks, opportunities, and sequencing improvements identified during job site visits, and work with the team to implement adjustments.
• Ensure all scheduling activities support the overall strategy, vision, and values of the company.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Primavera P6

CPM logic

Construction management

Communication skills

MS Office

Reading drawings

Lean / Pull Planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in construction management or related field

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Actalent in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Scheduler to prepare, build, and maintain detailed project schedules for large construction projects, including mission critical and data center work. This role blends office planning with regular job site visits to reflect field conditions and ensure schedules align with objectives.

You will use Primavera P6, participate in planning across all phases, and train teams on scheduling best practices.