Primavera P6 Scheduler | Data Center Construction

TEKsystems•Richmond, VA

15h•$60 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

A nationally recognized technology infrastructure and construction organization is seeking a Primavera P6 Scheduler to support large-scale data center and commercial construction projects. The role partners closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, field leadership, and project controls teams to support project execution. The scheduler develops, maintains, and analyzes project schedules throughout the project lifecycle, performs critical path analysis, and provides forecasting to help keep projects on track. The position is based in the Richmond, Virginia area and is described as contract-to-hire, with an initial five-month contract and potential for long-term employment. Initial remote flexibility is available, with a transition to onsite support as project demands increase; the posting also describes the position as fully onsite in Richmond. The schedule is Monday through Friday. Compensation is $60–$70 per hour, with individual offers depending on qualifications, skills, experience, location, and other job-related factors. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth contributions; voluntary life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a Health Spending Account; transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and time off or leave such as PTO, vacation, or sick leave. Eligibility and plan terms apply.

Requirements

At least 2 years of hands-on Primavera P6 scheduling experience.
Experience supporting commercial construction projects.
Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.
Experience developing and maintaining project schedules in Primavera P6.
Working knowledge of activity relationships, constraints, milestones, and schedule logic.
Experience with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
Ability to analyze schedule impacts, delays, and recovery opportunities.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to read and interpret construction documents, blueprints, and specifications.

Nice To Haves

Data center construction experience.
Experience creating schedules from scratch.
Familiarity with resource loading and earned value reporting.
Understanding of schedule levels, nodes, and milestone management.
Experience supporting field operations and project controls teams.
Knowledge of schedule forecasting and risk mitigation methodologies.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain Primavera P6 schedules from project initiation through closeout.
Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), logic ties, milestones, and schedule baselines.
Partner with Project Managers to create timelines that manage resources, manpower, and deliverables.
Track installation progress, customer delivery dates, and critical milestones.
Perform Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis and identify schedule risks and delays.
Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to maintain schedule accuracy.
Monitor workload distribution and support resource planning.
Prepare schedule updates and provide data for weekly and monthly project reporting.
Analyze schedule variances and recommend recovery plans when needed.
Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documents to ensure schedules reflect project scope.
Support process improvement initiatives related to scheduling and project controls.