Project Scheduler Jobs
Project Scheduler jobs are open across construction, defense, energy, healthcare, and IT, from entry-level coordinators to senior planners and program schedulers, with specializations in critical path analysis, cost-loaded schedules, and baseline development. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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- Develop, manage, and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to support project planning and execution
- Coordinate and communicate IMS activities across functional disciplines within the Program Management Office (PMO) while delivering technical scheduling products such as Gantt charts and network diagrams
- Provide integrated schedule management support, ensuring alignment with system acquisition processes and incorporating key schedule requirements to drive mission success
- Assist in requirements development, planning efforts, and evaluating project feasibility to achieve program objectives
- Clearly communicate schedule objectives, plans, and status updates to stakeholders, including customers, project teams, and leadership
- Identify and implement corrective actions as needed to keep the project on track
- Utilize advanced scheduling tools, including Microsoft Project, to develop and manage complex project schedules
- Conduct risk assessments of government and stakeholder schedules, providing Earned Value Management (EVM) indicators to highlight potential schedule risks and inform decision-making
Minimum Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of complex Integrated Master Schedules
- Experience working on multiple programs
- Strong task/resource management skillset
- Team player mindset
- Ability to work with all levels of leadership
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Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
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- Develop, manage, and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to support project planning and execution
- Coordinate and communicate IMS activities across functional disciplines within the Program Management Office (PMO) while delivering technical scheduling products such as Gantt charts and network diagrams
- Provide integrated schedule management support, ensuring alignment with system acquisition processes and incorporating key schedule requirements to drive mission success
- Assist in requirements development, planning efforts, and evaluating project feasibility to achieve program objectives
- Clearly communicate schedule objectives, plans, and status updates to stakeholders, including customers, project teams, and leadership
- Identify and implement corrective actions as needed to keep the project on track
- Utilize advanced scheduling tools, including Microsoft Project, to develop and manage complex project schedules
- Conduct risk assessments of government and stakeholder schedules, providing Earned Value Management (EVM) indicators to highlight potential schedule risks and inform decision-making
Minimum Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of complex Integrated Master Schedules
- Experience working on multiple programs
- Strong task/resource management skillset
- Team player mindset
- Ability to work with all levels of leadership
#LI-RB1
Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.
Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
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Who's Hiring
- Primoris Services Corporation10
- Connico9
- ARCHKEY SOLUTIONS7
- Rinvio6
- Sargent & Lundy6
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate33
- Consulting & Professional Services26
- Technology & Software8
- Energy7
- Staffing & Recruiting4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project scheduler jobs.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for schedule development and maintenance
- Experience building and maintaining critical path method schedules on multi-phase projects
- Ability to develop cost-loaded and resource-loaded schedules with progress reporting
- Familiarity with Earned Value Management System principles and schedule performance metrics
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- PMI Scheduling Professional or equivalent scheduling certification preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Project Scheduler Job Search
Tailor your resume to scheduling software
List every scheduling tool you've used, including Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Asta Powerproject, with the specific context: industry, project size, and whether you built or maintained the schedule. Hiring managers scan for tool names before reading anything else.
Highlight your baseline and update process
Employers want to know you can set a baseline and maintain schedule integrity through changes. Describe how you handled scope changes, re-sequenced activities, or recovered float on a delayed project rather than just stating you 'updated schedules.'
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project scheduler openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by contract type and sector
Project scheduler roles differ substantially between government contracts, EPC projects, and commercial IT. Target openings where your sector experience matches, since schedule formats, reporting cadences, and compliance requirements are not interchangeable across industries.
Prepare to walk through a real schedule live
Interviewers commonly ask you to open a sample P6 or MS Project file and explain your logic. Practice narrating your critical path rationale, float decisions, and how you communicate schedule risk to non-schedulers before any technical screen.
Negotiate using certification and tool depth
A PMI Scheduling Professional credential or demonstrated experience with EVMS and DCMA 14-point analysis gives you a concrete basis to negotiate above the midpoint. Cite the specific gap between your skills and what the role requires rather than making a general experience argument.
Project Scheduler Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project schedulers?
The companies hiring the most project schedulers right now include Primoris Services Corporation, Connico, and ARCHKEY SOLUTIONS, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Defense contractors, large EPC firms, and healthcare systems consistently post the highest volumes of project scheduler openings nationwide.
How many project scheduler jobs are remote?
About 41% of project scheduler openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote work more common in IT and software project scheduling than in construction, energy, or defense, where site presence and contractor coordination typically require at least partial on-site availability.
How do you become a project scheduler?
Start by building proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project through coursework or self-study, then pursue entry-level roles with titles like scheduling coordinator or project controls assistant. Earning a PMI Scheduling Professional credential strengthens your candidacy. Practical experience maintaining an active schedule through scope changes and delays is what advances you from junior to senior roles.
Can you get a project scheduler job with little experience?
Yes, you can break into project scheduling without direct experience by targeting scheduling coordinator or project controls assistant titles, which are designed as entry points. Demonstrating hands-on knowledge of P6 or MS Project, even through a personal or academic project, signals readiness. Construction and IT firms are the most consistent entry-level hiring sectors for candidates still building their schedule history.
What does the project scheduler interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on tools and industry experience, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a real or sample schedule, explain your critical path logic, and discuss how you handled delays or scope changes. Final rounds often involve a hiring manager conversation about stakeholder communication and a practical scheduling exercise or case study.
Where can I find and apply to project scheduler jobs?
You can find and apply to project scheduler jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and preferred industry, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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