Schedule Manager

Actalent; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Time Off/Leave (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent, based in San Antonio, TX, seeks a Schedule Manager to create and manage dynamic master project schedules from pre-construction through closeout using MS Project. You will ensure timelines are met, identify delays, and work with field teams to develop recovery or acceleration plans.

Responsibilities include leading regular scheduling reviews with PMs and trades, tracking progress, and generating EVM metrics for client reporting. Onsite with ~5% travel and a long-term contract path.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Project for baseline schedule creation.
• Experience in project coordination and schedule management.
• Ability to perform critical path analysis and establish logic and sequencing.
• Skill in conducting delay impact assessments and developing mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Build dynamic, detailed master project schedules from pre-construction to closeout using MS Project.
• Establish accurate activity logic, predecessor/successor relationships, lead/lag times, and WBS.
• Progress-update master schedules by tracking field productivity, milestone achievements, and subcontractor activities.
• Monitor and analyze critical paths to identify bottlenecks before delays impact dates.
• Perform Time Impact Analyses (TIA) and delay reviews for change orders and scope modifications.
• Work with field teams to develop recovery or acceleration schedules when delays occur.
• Lead scheduling review meetings with PMs, Superintendents, and Trade Contractors for look-ahead schedules.
• Generate Earned Value, S-curves, and dashboards for exec updates.

Skills

MS Project proficiency

Project coordination

Critical path analysis

Delay impact assessments

Cross-functional coordination

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

As a Schedule Manager, you will be responsible for creating and managing dynamic, detailed master project schedules from pre-construction through to project closeout using MS Project. Your role will be critical in ensuring project timelines are met and any potential delays are effectively managed.

Job Title: Schedule Manager

As a Schedule Manager, you will be responsible for creating and managing dynamic, detailed master project schedules from pre-construction through to project closeout using MS Project. Your role will be critical in ensuring project timelines are met and any potential delays are effectively managed.

Responsibilities

• Build dynamic, detailed master project schedules from pre-construction to closeout using MS Project.
• Establish accurate activity logic, predecessor/successor relationships, lead/lag times, and work breakdown structures (WBS).
• Progress-update master schedules by tracking field productivity, milestone achievements, and subcontractor site activities.
• Monitor and analyze critical and near-critical paths to identify potential bottlenecks before they impact project completion dates.
• Perform Time Impact Analyses (TIA) and delay forensic reviews to evaluate change orders, claims, and scope modifications.
• Work directly with field teams to develop recovery or acceleration schedules when delays occur.
• Lead regular scheduling review meetings with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Trade Contractors to align on short-term look-ahead schedules.
• Generate Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics, S-curves, and progress dashboards for executive updates and client reporting.
• Analyze resource loading to ensure trade labor availability aligns with site capacity and baseline targets.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in MS Project for baseline schedule creation.
• Experience in project coordination and schedule management.
• Ability to perform critical path analysis and establish logic and sequencing.
• Skill in conducting delay impact assessments and developing mitigation strategies.
• Strong capability in cross-functional coordination and progress tracking.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with project planning and engineering administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook.

Work Environment

This role is based in San Antonio, TX, and involves minimal travel, approximately 5%. The work environment is supportive, with managers offering flexibility with schedules and work/life balance. The position offers stable, long-term contract opportunities with potential for full-time employment. Employees receive 10 PTO days and 9 paid holidays annually, and any hours worked over 40 are compensated at time and a half. Travel expenses for contractors are covered. The role involves a professional and dynamic work environment focused on continuous learning and development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Antonio, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $37.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Antonio, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX.

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

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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.