Project Scheduler

Overview:

We are currently hiring an experienced Scheduler for Norfolk, VA. The Project Scheduler supports the project management and planning teams by gathering, analyzing, and preparing data to maintain project management tools. This role is responsible for creating, updating, and managing production schedules to ensure project milestones are met and to provide timely updates to project stakeholders.

Description:

• Collaborate with Superintendents and Project Managers to develop and update job schedules, ensuring weekly progress tracking.
• Oversee all phases of the production schedule; develop, implement, and maintain tools to analyze schedule impacts and recommend adjustments.
• Track project progress and update key metrics such as manpower, budget, and performance.
• Resource-load production schedules based on bid data and build plans.
• Create master schedules to align operation sequences with production forecasts, customer specifications, and project deadlines.
• Maintain and update schedules for steel processing sites, equipment, facility footprint, and overall facility operations.
• Participate in craft planning and schedule reviews.
• Analyze production specifications and capacity data to determine manpower requirements.
• Develop standard and custom graphs and charts for reporting to Project Managers.
• Provide weekly schedule status reports to the Production Manager/Director.
• Assist with bid schedules for estimators as needed.
• Complete tasks independently and ensure factual, timely communication on project statuses.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma.
• 5 years of relevant scheduling experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Primavera P6.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact tactfully with customers, coworkers, and vendors.
• Able to self-prioritize, initiate projects, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Norfolk, VA.

The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $115000.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Norfolk,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2026.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $105,000 - $115,000