Project Scheduler

Spencer Ogden; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 89,544 - 93,676; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem at GSA rates

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is looking for a Project Scheduler for a long-term on-site assignment in Virginia. This role requires 5+ years of experience in project scheduling, particularly in the industrial sector, and proficiency with Primavera P6. Responsibilities include developing schedules, conducting analyses, and preparing reports. The position offers competitive pay, onsite working conditions, and the opportunity to contribute to a major infrastructure project through late 2027.

Qualifications

• 5–6+ years of experience in project or construction scheduling.
• Hands-on Primavera P6 experience required.
• Experience in resource-loaded schedules and time impact analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules.
• Review contractor-submitted schedules and integrate updates.
• Conduct critical path analysis and schedule variance analysis.

Skills

Primavera P6 expertise

Critical path analysis

Time impact analysis

Earned value management

Excel proficiency

MS Project proficiency

Construction sequencing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Word

Job description

Associate Delivery Consultant @ Spencer Ogden | Renewables/Infrastructure

We are supporting a large, multi-year capital project within a regulated industrial energy environment and are seeking an experienced Project Scheduler with strong Primavera P6 expertise to join the project team.

This is a long-term on-site assignment in Virginia supporting engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities on a major infrastructure project.

Base pay range

$65.00/hr - $68.00/hr

Position Overview

The Project Scheduler will work closely with engineering, construction, and contractor partners to develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules. This role serves as a key scheduling resource, ensuring milestone alignment, schedule integrity, and accurate progress reporting throughout the life of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases
• Review contractor-submitted schedules and integrate updates into the master schedule
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule variance analysis, and forecasting using Primavera P6
• Track project issues and schedule impacts, supporting change management and time impact analyses
• Conduct field walkdowns to verify schedule progress and confirm construction sequencing
• Develop and maintain project metrics including progress curves, labor histograms, and milestone tracking
• Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly schedule reports for project leadership and site teams
• Serve as a scheduling subject matter expert and escalation point for schedule-related issues

Required Qualifications

• 5–6+ years of experience in project or construction scheduling on large industrial or infrastructure projects
• Hands-on Primavera P6 experience required
• Resource-loaded schedules
• Time impact analysis (TIA)
• Earned value management (EVM) reporting
• Working knowledge of construction and engineering sequencing
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and construction drawings
• Experience converting schedules between platforms (P6 and MS Project)
• Proficiency in Excel, MS Project, and Word
• Willingness to be on-site in Virginia for a long-term (2+ year) assignment
• Minimum High School Diploma required
• Schedule: 5 days per week / 8-hour days (5×8)
• Duration: January start with long-term project runway (through late 2027)
• Work Model: On-site
• Per Diem: Offered at GSA rates for qualified candidates

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting, Electric Power Generation