Sr. Project Scheduler

Sr. Project Scheduler

Location: Rockville, MD

Job Type: Full Time

Industry: Engineering / Nuclear

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Scheduler to lead the development, maintenance, and analysis of complex, resource-loaded project schedules. This role requires deep expertise in Primavera P6, Earned Value Management (EVM), and schedule health assessments. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project timelines align with technical, contractual, and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed, resource-loaded project schedules using Primavera P6, aligned with industry best practices and project requirements.
• Perform advanced schedule analysis including critical path, float, and 'what-if' scenarios, and generate actionable reports.
• Conduct schedule audits and health checks using standards such as the 14-Point Assessment and GAO guidelines.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) for cost, performance, and risk analysis.
• Maintain schedule baselines and integrate project schedules with broader enterprise-level planning.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical leads, and stakeholders to gather updates and ensure schedule accuracy.
• Analyze schedule impacts related to DOE/DOD and nuclear industry requirements.
• Contribute to technical proposals, including WBS development, cost/resource projections, and schedule inputs.
• Provide mentorship to junior schedulers and support internal training initiatives.
• Potential to grow into a leadership or management role.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or a related technical field.
• 15+ years of experience in project scheduling, project controls, or related disciplines.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and familiarity with Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of EVM principles and schedule risk analysis.
• Demonstrated experience managing schedules for complex engineering or government projects.
• Familiarity with DOE/DOD or nuclear fleet environments is highly desirable.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with schedule integration across multiple projects or programs.
• Knowledge of project management frameworks and tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Work Environment

• Office-based with opportunities for hybrid work depending on project needs.
• Collaborative, growth-oriented culture with clear pathways to leadership roles.

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 Sep 5, 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.

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.

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