Scheduler Contract Role
Location: New Carlisle / South Bend, Indiana
Candidates may be located anywhere in the United States, provided they are highly willing and able to travel to client project sites on a long-term basis.
Client is seeking a highly motivated Scheduler to support major construction and engineering projects in New Carlisle/South Bend, Indiana, with opportunities for candidates anywhere in the U.S. who are willing to travel to client projects on a long-term basis. This is a long term contract position with an estimated 70%+ travel requirement, supporting projects valued at $50M+ across construction, manufacturing, technology, electrical, energy, and infrastructure industries. The role utilizes industry-standard scheduling technologies including Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction Scheduler who wants to take ownership of complex, high-value projects and work directly with owners, general contractors, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, project managers, and superintendents. The ideal candidate will enjoy solving scheduling challenges, analyzing project performance, managing risks and delays, and influencing project outcomes. You'll gain exposure from conceptual planning through engineering and construction, while working in a fast-paced environment where your scheduling expertise can directly impact project success.
Contract Duration: 12-24 months
Required Skills & Experience 5+ years of related project scheduling experience
Experience scheduling $50M+ construction projects
Experience in general construction, electrical construction, manufacturing, technology, infrastructure, utilities, communications, buildings, or energy
Proficiency in gathering, maintaining, reporting, and analyzing schedule data
Strong experience with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
Experience developing and maintaining detailed project schedules
Strong understanding of schedule logic, constraints, activity durations, sequencing, and resource availability
Experience evaluating schedule delays and design changes
Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
Excellent communication skills with cross-functional project teams
Valid U.S. driver's license and passport
Willingness and ability to travel 70%+
Desired Skills & Experience Experience with Bluebeam
Experience working directly with owners, GCs, A/E firms, subcontractors, suppliers, and contractors
Experience presenting schedule updates, metrics, and statistical reports to clients and management
Strong risk-management and problem-solving abilities
Experience with resource-loaded schedules and performance tracking
Experience integrating detailed schedule fragments and adjusting project sequencing
Strong stakeholder engagement and client-facing communication skills
Experience identifying process improvements and implementing innovative scheduling methodologies or technologies
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown 40% Primavera P6
30% Microsoft Project
30% Bluebeam / Project Scheduling & Reporting Tools
Daily Responsibilities 40% Hands On Scheduling & Schedule Analysis
20% Project Planning, Risk & Resource Management
20% Schedule Reporting, Metrics & Performance Monitoring
20% Team Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication
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