Construction Scheduler

Hiring a construction scheduler for a great family company in the Boise area!

Job Description

• Develop and maintain CPM schedules for preconstruction and active projects.
• Integrate manpower loading, material procurement, submittals, prefabrication activities, and subcontractor schedules into master project schedules.
• Update schedules based on field progress and verify logic, durations, and sequencing accuracy.
• Perform schedule QA/QC reviews and health checks to ensure logic integrity and constructability.
• Track critical milestones and overall progress against baseline schedules.
• Develop schedule recovery and mitigation plans when projects experience delays.
• Support short‑term planning efforts, including look‑ahead schedules and progress analysis.
• Incorporate safety considerations and risk mitigation activities into project schedules.
• Communicate regularly with Project Managers and Superintendents to confirm sequencing and status.
• Participate in planning sessions, pull plans, and coordination meetings.
• Translate complex scheduling data into clear, actionable insights for field teams and leadership.
• Support project pursuits by developing conceptual and proposal schedules.
• Assist estimating and preconstruction teams by identifying schedule risks and opportunities early.

Skills & Qualifications Needed

• 3+ years of construction scheduling experience (commercial or industrial; electrical preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Understanding of electrical construction sequencing, building systems, and construction documents.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Experience integrating subcontractor schedules and resource/manpower loading.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Boise, ID.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Boise,ID.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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