Project Scheduler Jobs in Ohio
Project Scheduler jobs in Ohio are consistently in demand, with the strongest activity in construction, manufacturing, defense contracting, and infrastructure development across experience levels from entry-level coordinator to senior planner. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor the market, where major employers such as Nationwide, Procter & Gamble, and Northrop Grumman maintain large Ohio operations that rely on project scheduling talent. Critical path analysis, Primavera P6 proficiency, and construction project scheduling are the specialties Ohio employers ask for most often. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Posting End Date
11-09-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
This role will be responsible for coordinating scope of work for team activities and supporting the Project Managers (PMs).With some supervision, this role will also perform functions of a scheduler and/or commodity tracker for major projects.
Develop, maintain & analyze less complex scope of work schedules using the assigned system.
Develop and analyze scope of work schedules using assigned systems.
Provide integrated cost loaded, resource loaded, and logic driven schedules, as applicable.
Perform schedule maintenance, collecting progress data, developing and implementing scope of work schedule/status reports, and providing consistent, accurate information to the scope of work execution team.
Job Description
What You Will Do:
- Define activities, durations, work sequences, and relationship logic to develop the scope of work plan and develop milestones to represent key decisions and deliverables that take place during execution.
- Ensure all scope and deliverables are accounted for
- Develop, maintain, and analyze scope of work project schedules using the assigned system (Primavera, SmartSheet, etc.).
- Organize and lead schedule review meetings with all stakeholders and incorporate appropriate details.
- Ensure clear minutes and action items, as required.
- Engage team and stakeholders to create schedules and provide schedule analysis updates to team, alerting them to schedule risks and issues that could delay milestones.
- Communicate schedule status to project stakeholders.
- Understand the AEP project management organizational standards and assist in the management of projects to those standards.
- Adhere to the guidance and standards put forth by the AEP Project Management Governance Committee.
- Work with Administrator to assign security, profiles, and roles for new users.
- Learn, use, and refine sound techniques and best practices to update progress, acquire information, baseline schedules, maintain schedules, develop commodity curves, track metrics, and support project/outage teams on a routine basis.
- Provide periodic summary level status reports as requested.
- Prepare and analyze metrics reports or Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
What You Will Need:
- High School Diploma or GED, 5 years' qualified experience*
- Qualified associate's degree, three years' qualified experience*
- Qualified bachelor's degree, one year of qualified experience*
- Qualified degrees must be in a related field from an accredited university or college and could include Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management
- Experience:
- Qualified experience includes utility specific operations knowledge/experience with a good working knowledge of work processes and procedures. Experience should be in design, operations, planning, project management, cost tracking analysis, forecasting, project budgets, working with accounting principles, and/or construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.
Valued Skills:
- Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively and efficiently; show capacity for organizational and planning skills; as well as having an aptitude for accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to achieve goals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Team player with ability to work and collaborate well with others.
- Immediate knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and ability to develop complex spreadsheets.
- Some travel, including overnight, may be required. On rare occasions, temporary relocation might be required to complete work.
- Must be a self-motivated individual and able to work under general supervision, be independent, and competently perform current scheduling techniques and analyses on all scope of work aspects.
- Safely and effectively perform light physical duties at various work sites including home and AEP locations in varying conditions.
- Understand and support the policies, values, principles, structure and behavior of AEP.
- For nuclear positions, work performed at nuclear power sites may involve work in hazardous areas and possible radiation exposure within the limits prescribed by the NRC.
- As applicable based on role and site, duties can involve construction site walkdown on unstable surfaces, climbing ladders, and awareness of hazardous site conditions, as applicable.
What You Will Get:
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting The Customer First, Powers Everything We Do.
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company- we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities.
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-006Compensation Range:
$74,551.00 - $93,188.50The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.Job Posting End Date
11-09-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
This role will be responsible for coordinating scope of work for team activities and supporting the Project Managers (PMs).With some supervision, this role will also perform functions of a scheduler and/or commodity tracker for major projects.
Develop, maintain & analyze less complex scope of work schedules using the assigned system.
Develop and analyze scope of work schedules using assigned systems.
Provide integrated cost loaded, resource loaded, and logic driven schedules, as applicable.
Perform schedule maintenance, collecting progress data, developing and implementing scope of work schedule/status reports, and providing consistent, accurate information to the scope of work execution team.
Job Description
What You Will Do:
- Define activities, durations, work sequences, and relationship logic to develop the scope of work plan and develop milestones to represent key decisions and deliverables that take place during execution.
- Ensure all scope and deliverables are accounted for
- Develop, maintain, and analyze scope of work project schedules using the assigned system (Primavera, SmartSheet, etc.).
- Organize and lead schedule review meetings with all stakeholders and incorporate appropriate details.
- Ensure clear minutes and action items, as required.
- Engage team and stakeholders to create schedules and provide schedule analysis updates to team, alerting them to schedule risks and issues that could delay milestones.
- Communicate schedule status to project stakeholders.
- Understand the AEP project management organizational standards and assist in the management of projects to those standards.
- Adhere to the guidance and standards put forth by the AEP Project Management Governance Committee.
- Work with Administrator to assign security, profiles, and roles for new users.
- Learn, use, and refine sound techniques and best practices to update progress, acquire information, baseline schedules, maintain schedules, develop commodity curves, track metrics, and support project/outage teams on a routine basis.
- Provide periodic summary level status reports as requested.
- Prepare and analyze metrics reports or Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
What You Will Need:
- High School Diploma or GED, 5 years' qualified experience*
- Qualified associate's degree, three years' qualified experience*
- Qualified bachelor's degree, one year of qualified experience*
- Qualified degrees must be in a related field from an accredited university or college and could include Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management
- Experience:
- Qualified experience includes utility specific operations knowledge/experience with a good working knowledge of work processes and procedures. Experience should be in design, operations, planning, project management, cost tracking analysis, forecasting, project budgets, working with accounting principles, and/or construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.
Valued Skills:
- Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively and efficiently; show capacity for organizational and planning skills; as well as having an aptitude for accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to achieve goals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Team player with ability to work and collaborate well with others.
- Immediate knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and ability to develop complex spreadsheets.
- Some travel, including overnight, may be required. On rare occasions, temporary relocation might be required to complete work.
- Must be a self-motivated individual and able to work under general supervision, be independent, and competently perform current scheduling techniques and analyses on all scope of work aspects.
- Safely and effectively perform light physical duties at various work sites including home and AEP locations in varying conditions.
- Understand and support the policies, values, principles, structure and behavior of AEP.
- For nuclear positions, work performed at nuclear power sites may involve work in hazardous areas and possible radiation exposure within the limits prescribed by the NRC.
- As applicable based on role and site, duties can involve construction site walkdown on unstable surfaces, climbing ladders, and awareness of hazardous site conditions, as applicable.
What You Will Get:
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting The Customer First, Powers Everything We Do.
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company- we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities.
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-006Compensation Range:
$74,551.00 - $93,188.50The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.See All 15 Project Scheduler Jobs in Ohio
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Energy
- Construction & Real Estate
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project scheduler jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) or PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification preferred
- Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining critical path method schedules
- Strong coordination skills for working with project managers, contractors, and field teams
- Familiarity with earned value management and schedule performance reporting
Project Scheduler Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project scheduler in Ohio?
Most Ohio employers require a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field as the starting point. Ohio does not issue a state-specific license for project schedulers, so hiring decisions turn on certifications such as the PMI Scheduling Professional or the Planning and Scheduling Professional credential offered by AACE International. Building experience with Primavera P6 through internships, co-op programs at Ohio universities, or entry-level coordinator roles is the most reliable path into the field.
How much do project schedulers make in Ohio?
Project schedulers in Ohio earn a median of about $95,770 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,280 for the lowest 10% to over $160,570 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project schedulers in Ohio?
Employers hiring project schedulers in Ohio right now include American Electric Power, CARIAN, and Qcells, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's concentration of large construction contractors, defense primes, and manufacturing headquarters means steady openings appear across both private industry and public infrastructure projects throughout the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most project scheduler jobs?
Columbus, Cleveland, and New Albany account for the most project scheduler openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its mix of large construction projects, corporate headquarters, and state government infrastructure work, while Cleveland's industrial base and Cincinnati's concentration of manufacturing and defense contracting employers sustain consistent hiring in those markets.
Are there remote project scheduler jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based roles, since many project scheduler positions require on-site coordination with construction crews or field teams. About 14% of project scheduler openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the portion of work that can be handled through digital schedule management and reporting. The planning, reporting, and document-control portions of the role are the most likely to be performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a project scheduler in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an assistant scheduler or project coordinator role at a mid-size Ohio construction or engineering firm, where on-the-job exposure to Primavera P6 and critical path scheduling is built over time. Large Ohio contractors and infrastructure firms frequently bring in recent graduates from programs at Ohio State, the University of Cincinnati, or Ohio University. Earning an associate-level credential from AACE International, or completing a PMI course, signals commitment and gives candidates a concrete edge over others who apply without a credential.
Where can I find and apply to project scheduler jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to project scheduler jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across construction, manufacturing, defense, and infrastructure employers. Search the listings by city or specialty, find roles that fit your background, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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