Scheduler at Actalent — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob Description Job Title: Project Scheduler Job Description Actalent's client is looking for an experienced construction scheduler the opportunity to lead and maintain complex, resource-loaded schedules on a large industrial project. You will work fully on site , closely with field teams, to manage civil and mechanical scopes, provide weekly reports, analyze delays and impacts, and submit Time Impact Analyses. The position is ideal for someone who can hit the ground running in a dynamic construction environment and is interested in a long-term opportunity with potential for conversion to a permanent role. Responsibilities Develop, build, and maintain large, resource-loaded construction schedules with 10,000+ activity lines for a major industrial project. Start by managing the civil construction scope and transition to the mechanical scope as the project progresses. Provide weekly schedule reports to the client, clearly communicating progress, delays, changes, and impacts. Perform ongoing schedule updates in real time, working directly with field teams to capture changes as they occur. Identify, track, and analyze delays and schedule impacts, and prepare and submit Time Impact Analyses (TIAs). Collaborate closely with site superintendents and internal stakeholders to ensure the schedule reflects actual field conditions. Lead schedule-related discussions in the field, challenge unrealistic timelines, and protect the integrity of the project schedule. Use project controls principles to monitor schedule performance and support proactive decision-making. Manipulate and analyze schedule-related data using MS Office and Excel to support reporting and forecasting. Support both general contractor and owner-side requirements for schedule management on a large industrial construction site. Contribute to continuous improvement of scheduling practices and tools throughout the life of the project. Essential Skills 10+ years of scheduling experience, primarily within construction site environments. Strong site-based experience working directly on active construction projects, rather than office-only or shutdown-only experience. Proven experience building and maintaining large, resource-loaded schedules with 10,000+ activity lines. Demonstrated ability to update schedules live in the field and work directly with field teams to capture changes. Experience supporting large-scale industrial construction projects in either a general contractor or owner-side capacity. Proficiency with scheduling software (project scheduling tools), including building, updating, and analyzing detailed schedules. Strong proficiency with MS Office and Excel, including data manipulation and preparation of schedule-related reports. Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead discussions and clearly explain schedule issues to field and office stakeholders. High level of assertiveness and confidence to challenge timelines and protect the project schedule when necessary. Proven ability to work effectively in a field-based, construction site environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience performing schedule risk analysis, including the use of Monte Carlo simulation software. Background in delays and impacts analysis beyond baseline scheduling, including preparation of supporting documentation. Interest in long-term opportunities and potential conversion from contract to a permanent role. Demonstrated ability to push back constructively on superintendents and internal stakeholders to keep the project on track and avoid delays. Strong interpersonal skills to build trust with field teams while maintaining schedule discipline. Experience working on large industrial projects with civil and mechanical scopes is an asset. Work Environment This is a fully site-based role at a major industrial facility in Fort Saskatchewan. You will work on a large, long-term project with an expected duration of approximately two to four years. The schedule is Monday to Friday. The environment is entirely field-focused, requiring regular interaction with construction crews, superintendents, and project stakeholders. The role operates within a general contractor setting on a large industrial site, where safety, collaboration, and effective communication are essential. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Edmonton, AB. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $85.00/hr. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Edmonton,AB. À propos d'Actalent Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services d’ingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives d’ingénierie et de science grâce à l’accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent l’échelle, l’innovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, l’Asie et l’Europe, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’être l’une des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de l’Engineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® tant pour le service client que pour les talents. Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement. Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels. Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA. 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. 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. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.