Project Scheduler

Columbia Energy • Richland, WA

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About The Position

We are seeking a self-motivated Project Scheduler to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a highly organized individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys problem-solving, multitasking, and keeping projects on track. The Project Scheduler plays a key role in ensuring smooth project execution by helping to develop, maintain, and report progress on project execution using MS Project schedules. This position supports the success of fabrication and engineering projects by managing project schedules and providing administrative support to project managers. This is a full-time position; however, part-time candidates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Ability to create and maintain detail project schedules using MS Project.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Positive attitude with a collaborative mindset and willingness to support team success.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Teams, Outlook, and Project).

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting engineering, fabrication, or manufacturing projects.
• Familiarity with work orders, work packages, and procedural documentation.
• Experience working with government-regulated projects (Department of Energy or similar) is a plus but not required.
• A self-motivated and solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on project success.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements for increased efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project execution schedules using MS Project.
• Maintain accurate project reporting, ensuring clear and consistent communication across multiple projects and project teams.
• Work closely with project managers and production staff to forecast upcoming project activities, track progress, and support resolution of resource conflicts across projects.
• Identify critical path activities and potential challenges in project timelines or material deliveries and collaborate on solutions to keep projects moving forward. Develop schedule details to support problem solving and schedule recovery when unexpected events occur.
• Manage multiple project schedules simultaneously while maintaining detailed tracking and proactive communication.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees