Senior P6 Scheduler

About the role

This on‑site, single‑site scheduler will work daily with subcontractors and the owner for a nationally renowned general contractor. The position supports large‑scale turnkey data center projects, leading scheduling efforts, partnering with project teams, subcontractors, and owners, and driving successful execution through planning, forecasting, and schedule management. It supports one of the company’s fastest‑growing business units and offers a key role in repeatable, large‑scale data center developments across the country.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CPM schedules using Primavera P6 from proposal through project completion.
• Analyze project progress, identify risks and delays, and develop recovery plans.
• Support Pull Planning, Lean construction efforts, and schedule impact analysis.
• Collaborate with project managers, field teams, clients, and trade partners to keep projects on track.
• Conduct site visits and provide schedule reporting, forecasting, and change‑management support.
• Mentor junior schedulers and contribute to company scheduling standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction scheduling experience.
• Advanced Primavera P6 proficiency.
• Strong understanding of CPM scheduling, construction sequencing, and project controls.
• Experience with schedule recovery, delay analysis, and change management.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Preferred: Experience supporting data center or mission‑critical projects.
• Preferred: Lean Construction and Pull Planning experience.

Travel

Periodic travel to project sites throughout the U.S. is required, including locations such as Kansas City, Bowling Green, El Paso, Nashville, and Atlanta. Project assignments may span 2–3 years. Travel assistance, per diem support, and reimbursable project‑related expenses are provided based on assignment requirements.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $67.31 – $76.92 per hour. Compensation within this range depends on qualifications, skills, experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other relevant factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for 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

Fully onsite position based in Atlanta, GA.

Application Deadline

Anticipated closing date: September 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many Fortune 500 companies. The firm is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.