Job Title: Lead SchedulerJob Description Position Summary: We connect passion with purpose, supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more. The Lead Scheduler is responsible for leading the project administrative support to the utilities Delivery team activities, including developing, maintaining, and updating project schedules and resources. The Lead Scheduler provides guidance to lower-level team members and works with in-house and client project teams. Responsibilities + Perform advanced-level project administrative support work activities requiring the application of project planning and scheduling knowledge. + Lead the development and maintenance of resource-loaded project schedules by closely working with the Delivery team. + Oversee the utilization of data gathering tools and methods to collect project and resource scheduling information. + Track project scope changes and ensure project status notes are updated. + Perform resource analysis with the Delivery team. + Provide analysis of resources and project schedules to assist Delivery teams with their efforts to complete projects within performance parameters of time, cost, and quality. + Provide various periodic and ad-hoc reports, and lead periodic meetings with Delivery team members utilizing web-based conferencing platforms. + Provide input on the project risk register by closely working with Delivery teams and guiding lower-level team members to do the same. + Work with Delivery and/or Project Controls to ensure that project information and statuses are correct to facilitate timely and accurate invoicing. + Monitor project actuals for correct hours to be billed on correct projects and tasks. + Monitor the accuracy of data to/from billing software and scheduling software. + Participate in the development of project control standards and guidelines. + Coordinate the continuous improvement of processes and procedures with the Operations group. + Coordinate the sharing of best practices with teams across office locations. + Review, evaluate, and provide recommendations as an active participant of Operations and Delivery teams. + Communicate and coordinate with customers and interconnected companies on issues. + Support team members, provide guidance and training, and review and approve related work of other team members as assigned. + Utilize technical interfaces of project scheduling and provide technical support to the team. Essential Skills + Scheduling + Construction + Project Controls + Analysis Additional Skills & Qualifications + Associate’s degree in a related degree program (Bachelor’s Degree is preferred) + Eight years of experience in scheduling or project controls in construction + Eight years of experience interfacing with engineering, construction, planning, and project management Work Environment The office is an engineering office environment that is quiet in nature. The dress code is business casual. Teamwork is highly encouraged and happens frequently. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/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 hybrid position in Columbus,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 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. 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