Actalent is hiring: Construction Scheduler in Atlanta

Scheduler

We are seeking a dedicated Scheduler to prepare post-construction as-built schedules and lessons learned reports. The role involves developing and updating summary-level and detailed schedules, as well as creating lists of design, procurement, construction, and post-construction activities. You will identify major milestones, critical approvals, and long lead procurement items. The Scheduler will determine reasonable schedule logic and constraints and develop realistic activity durations based on discussions with task owners or teams. Additionally, you will assign resources, develop cash flow reports, and evaluate critical and near-critical path activity sequences. Assessing actual progress through site inspections will also be a key responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare post-construction as-built schedules and lessons learned reports.
• Develop and update summary level and detailed schedules.
• Create lists of design, procurement, construction, and post-construction activities.
• Identify major milestones, critical approvals, and long lead procurement items.
• Determine schedule logic and constraints.
• Develop realistic activity durations based on available manpower and production rates.
• Assign resources and develop cash flow reports and resource histograms.
• Evaluate critical and near-critical path activity sequences.
• Assess actual progress through site inspections.

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• 5 years of experience as a scheduler in construction projects (General Contracting or EPC).
• Experience with projects ranging from $200k to $1 million+ in budget.
• Experience in the energy sector or construction industry.
• Proficiency in cost control, construction management, and project controls.
• Familiarity with EVMS systems for tracking budget, schedule, and performance.
• Excel Experience.
• Experience with Bluebeam and Procore.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in cost estimation, forecasting, and cost management.
• Ability to work on projects of various sizes and complexity.
• Experience in different divisions such as Commercial, Power & Renewables, Nuclear, Industrial, Transportation, and Water.

Work Environment:

The position requires working from the client office in mid-town Atlanta, Monday to Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays. You will be part of a supportive team with opportunities to work on diverse and complex projects. The manager is based remotely in Fort Lauderdale and visits the Atlanta office once a month. This role offers the opportunity to grow within different teams and divisions, including Project and Program Management, Engineering and Design, Procurement, and Project Controls.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, Georgia.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $62.50/hr.

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)

Workplace Type:

This is a hybrid position in Atlanta,GA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025.