Sr. Scheduler (Atlanta, GA)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Country: United States
Category: Project Controls
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: July 15, 2026
Job ID: 649811
Job Description
Pay Range: $70-80/hour
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Scheduler to join our Energy Market Team in Atlanta, GA.
Your role-
Develop, maintain and optimize detailed project schedules.
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Monitor schedule performance and variance; provide regular status updates to project manager.
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Perform Critical Path Analysis, identify and analyze critical paths/activities to ascertain project completion in time and in budget, including forecasting delays and evaluation of alternative scenarios.
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Lead schedule update and review meetings.
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Identify schedule risk and opportunities.
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Analyze schedule impacts resulting from change orders or scope modifications.
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Support cost/schedule integration, including contractor schedules, and collaborate with Project Controls to ensure accurate progress measurement.
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Will be required to travel to Birmingham, AL, as needed
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Minimum 7 years of industrial project scheduling experience required.
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Primavera P6 experience required.
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Preferred experience in power plant scheduling
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to work across functions.
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Bachelor's degree in construction, Quantity Surveying or a related field, plus seven years relevant experience.
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Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision?making abilities. Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
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Must have strong to excellent understanding of CPM (Critical Path Method) concepts and calculations; strong to excellent understanding of earned value concepts, calculations, and rules of credit; proficiency in Primavera scheduling products; and experience in analyzing contractor?prepared delay claims.
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Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
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Certification with AACE, PMI or CMAA is preferred.
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.