Project Scheduler
Apply NowCompany: Actalent
Location: Rockville, MD 20850
Description:
Job Title: Project Scheduler
Job Description
Create, develop, and maintain detailed resource-loaded schedules, considering industry-known best practices of schedule management, performance work statements (PWSs), technical proposals, work breakdown structures, and directions from project managers and technical leads. Utilize Primavera P6 Scheduling Software for both basic and advanced scheduling functions. Perform Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and tracking/tracing for project cost analysis, project performance, and risk management purposes according to recognized standards in EVM and utilizing EVMS tools. Create, develop, and maintain schedule baselines and create connections and tie-ins between individual project elements and broader enterprise-wide development schedules. Work with all technical engineering and non-technical stakeholders to collect progress and performance updates and keep the schedules up to date. Perform schedule analysis, including critical path and float analysis, near-critical path activities' assessment, "what-if" scenarios/analysis, schedule variances, etc., and create related reports as directed and requested. Perform schedule health-checks/audits considering industry-known best practices/policies and/or the internally developed/adopted evaluation criteria/scorecard. Understanding of schedule impacts for DOE/DOD/nuclear fleet industry elements would be a plus. Perform schedule impact analysis to support risk and issue management and change management processes. Support detailed technical report and proposal-related efforts including, but not limited to, WBS and schedule development and cost and resource analysis/projections. Conduct Schedule Management trainings and brief Schedule management analysis as needed. Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members and potentially evolve to a role to help manage junior team members.
Responsibilities
Office Environment. Opportunity to work within a growing team with potential to move into a management role in the future.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $66.00 - $84.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Rockville,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 2025.
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Job Description
Create, develop, and maintain detailed resource-loaded schedules, considering industry-known best practices of schedule management, performance work statements (PWSs), technical proposals, work breakdown structures, and directions from project managers and technical leads. Utilize Primavera P6 Scheduling Software for both basic and advanced scheduling functions. Perform Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and tracking/tracing for project cost analysis, project performance, and risk management purposes according to recognized standards in EVM and utilizing EVMS tools. Create, develop, and maintain schedule baselines and create connections and tie-ins between individual project elements and broader enterprise-wide development schedules. Work with all technical engineering and non-technical stakeholders to collect progress and performance updates and keep the schedules up to date. Perform schedule analysis, including critical path and float analysis, near-critical path activities' assessment, "what-if" scenarios/analysis, schedule variances, etc., and create related reports as directed and requested. Perform schedule health-checks/audits considering industry-known best practices/policies and/or the internally developed/adopted evaluation criteria/scorecard. Understanding of schedule impacts for DOE/DOD/nuclear fleet industry elements would be a plus. Perform schedule impact analysis to support risk and issue management and change management processes. Support detailed technical report and proposal-related efforts including, but not limited to, WBS and schedule development and cost and resource analysis/projections. Conduct Schedule Management trainings and brief Schedule management analysis as needed. Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members and potentially evolve to a role to help manage junior team members.
Responsibilities
- Create, develop, and maintain detailed resource-loaded schedules.
- Utilize Primavera P6 Scheduling Software for both basic and advanced scheduling functions.
- Perform Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and tracking/tracing.
- Create, develop, and maintain schedule baselines.
- Work with technical and non-technical stakeholders to collect progress and performance updates.
- Perform schedule analysis including critical path and float analysis, near-critical path activities' assessment, "what-if" scenarios/analysis, schedule variances, etc.
- Perform schedule health-checks/audits considering industry-known best practices/policies.
- Understand schedule impacts for DOE/DOD/nuclear fleet industry elements.
- Perform schedule impact analysis to support risk and issue management and change management processes.
- Support detailed technical report and proposal-related efforts.
- Conduct Schedule Management trainings and brief Schedule management analysis as needed.
- Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members, potentially evolving to a role to help manage junior team members.
- Experience with Primavera P6 Scheduling Software.
- Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies, processes, and policies.
- Familiarity with industry-known best practices of scheduling management and schedule health-check/audit processes.
- Ability to perform critical path and float analysis, near-critical path activities' assessment, "what-if" scenarios/analysis, and schedule variances.
- Experience using scheduling management software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
- Bachelor's degree in Management, Business, Engineering, Science or other Technical Degree.
- Typically, fifteen plus years' experience in schedule management or project management or related industry experience.
- Understanding of schedule impacts for DOE/DOD/nuclear fleet industry elements.
Office Environment. Opportunity to work within a growing team with potential to move into a management role in the future.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $66.00 - $84.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Rockville,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 2025.
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.