Project Scheduler / Microsoft Project Planner (Certified)

Lofton Staffing Services; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Lofton Staffing Services is seeking a skilled Project Scheduler / Microsoft Project Planner for a temporary 3-6 month assignment in Lafayette, LA. You will own the development, maintenance, and analysis of project schedules, ensuring timelines stay on track and resources are optimized across teams.

This role requires advanced Microsoft Project expertise, MS Project certification, and 2–5 years of hands-on scheduling experience in project controls.

Qualifications

• Active Microsoft Project certification is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• 2–5 years hands-on experience in project planning, scheduling, or project controls.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Sharp attention to detail and ability to solve problems under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed project master schedules, milestones, and task dependencies using Microsoft Project.
• Monitor ongoing project activities, collect progress updates, and keep baselines current.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify scheduling risks; deliver status reports to management.
• Coordinate resource allocation and workload distribution to prevent bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with project managers, stakeholders, and external vendors to align on timelines and adjustments.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Project proficiency

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving under deadlines

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Temporary: 3-6 month assignment

Lafayette, LA

Department: Project Controls / Operations

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Project Scheduler / Microsoft Project Planner to join our Project Controls team. In this role, you will own the development, maintenance, and analysis of project schedules, ensuring timelines stay on track, resources are optimized, and potential risks are identified early. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have advanced Microsoft Project expertise, and enjoy collaborating across teams to drive project success, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed project master schedules, milestones, and task dependencies using Microsoft Project
• Monitor ongoing project activities, collect progress updates from team leads, and keep baseline timelines accurate and current
• Perform critical path analysis, identify scheduling risks or delays, and deliver clear status reports to management
• Coordinate resource allocation and workload distribution to prevent bottlenecks and team burnout
• Collaborate regularly with project managers, stakeholders, and external vendors to align on timeline expectations and necessary adjustments

Required Qualifications

• Active Microsoft Project certification (required)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project and the Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel for data analysis and reporting)
• 2–5 years of hands‑on experience in project planning, scheduling, or project controls
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Sharp attention to detail and proven ability to problem‑solve under tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a related industry such as construction, IT, or engineering
• Background in Helicopter MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) is a strong plus