Project Scheduler

Job#: 3056032 Job Description: Apex Systems is hiring a Project Scheduler to join a growing client in Phoenix, AZ Duration: 12-Month Contract with potential for extension or conversion Location: Phoenix, AZ | Hybrid (1 Day Onsite Per Week) Are you an experienced Primavera P6 Scheduler who enjoys solving complex scheduling challenges and influencing the success of large-scale capital projects? We're seeking a Project Controls Scheduler to support a high-profile portfolio of capital projects. What You'll Be Doing Develop, maintain, and optimize logic-driven project schedules in Primavera P6 Build and manage baseline schedules for a large portfolio of capital projects Perform critical path and schedule health analysis Identify schedule risks, impacts, and recovery opportunities Partner closely with Project Managers and stakeholders to validate schedules and assumptions Lead schedule review meetings and facilitate discussions around project timelines and risks Support schedule forecasting, reporting, and portfolio-level visibility Mentor project teams on scheduling best practices and project controls processes What We're Looking For Required: 3+ years of project scheduling experience Strong hands-on experience with Primavera P6 Experience developing and maintaining complex project schedules Solid understanding of: Critical Path Methodology (CPM) Schedule logic and dependencies Baseline management Schedule forecasting Full project lifecycle planning Strong communication and facilitation skills Ability to work directly with project teams and influence schedule outcomes Preferred: Knowledge of resource loading, cost loading, or Earned Value Management (EVM) Experience working with integrated master schedules and portfolio reporting Power BI and advanced Excel experience Why Consider This Opportunity? Long-term project pipeline with significant growth planned Opportunity to support multiple new capital projects High visibility role with direct interaction with project leadership Influence scheduling standards and best practices across a large organization Hybrid work environment with only one onsite day per week Potential for contract extension and/or conversion to a full-time role If you're passionate about project controls, Primavera P6 scheduling, and helping complex projects stay on time and on track, we'd love to connect. Apply today or email a copy of your resume to Emily Pentico at [email protected] (epentico @ apexsystems.com) Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide. Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. 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We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). 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