Scheduler @ Actalent

Job Title: SchedulerJob DescriptionThe Scheduler plays a key role in developing, maintaining, and updating project schedules using Primavera P6 for renewable energy construction projects. This position focuses on tracking project progress, identifying delays and risks, and ensuring accurate schedule data is available to support both project-level and portfolio-level reporting. The role is ideal for someone who wants to deepen their expertise in renewable energy while contributing to a growing business with a strong backlog of work.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 for utility-scale and distributed generation renewable energy projects.
• Track project progress, including critical paths, float, and key milestones, to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Identify schedule delays, risks, and variances, and communicate findings to project stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date schedule data to support project reporting and portfolio-level oversight.
• Apply construction scheduling principles and Critical Path Method (CPM) to optimize project timelines and resource allocation.
• Manage multiple concurrent project schedules, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with overall project objectives.
• Coordinate with project management, construction operations, and project controls teams to integrate schedule information with broader project plans.
• Use Excel and construction management platforms such as Procore to support scheduling, reporting, and documentation.
• Support compliance requirements related to federally funded and IRA-related construction projects by providing reliable schedule data.
• Take ownership of scheduling processes and continuously improve tools and methods to enhance project delivery.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of relevant experience in scheduling, project coordination, or construction operations.
• 4+ years of hands-on Primavera P6 experience, including schedule development, updates, and critical path analysis.
• 2+ years of experience working on utility-scale and/or distributed generation renewable energy projects.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling principles and Critical Path Method (CPM).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent project schedules effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with construction management platforms such as Procore.
• Experience in project scheduling, project controls, and project coordination within construction or renewable energy environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in building deeper expertise in renewable energy and long-term project work.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including project management and construction operations.
• Strong analytical skills to identify schedule risks, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Clear communication skills to present schedule information and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Comfort with taking ownership of an important compliance-related function for federally funded and IRA-related projects.
• Adaptability to work in a hybrid environment and adjust to changing project priorities.

Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a brand-new, modern office located in the heart of Chicagos business district, offering a professional and contemporary workspace. The position follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of being in the office 23 days per week and increasing flexibility as the employee becomes established within the team. The Scheduler must be open to driving out to rural job sites in Illinois, with gas reimbursement provided for these trips. The work environment supports a growing renewable energy business with a strong pipeline of projects, providing stability and ongoing opportunities for professional growth.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.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.

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