Project Scheduler Job at Robert Half (Newark)

Project Scheduler

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Newark

Category:
IT - Administration

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Not provided

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Scheduler who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys variety, and is motivated by opportunities for professional growth. This role supports large information technology projects for an Investor-Owned Utility headquartered in New Jersey. The Project Scheduler is responsible for creating, maintaining, updating, and analyzing person-hour and cost-loaded project schedules in Primavera P6. This position ensures that all scheduling requirements, governance standards, and reporting expectations are met across assigned programs and projects. This role requires strong critical thinking, the ability to support multiple workstreams, and a focus on delivering reliable cost and schedule estimates to help projects achieve goals on time and within budget. The scheduler will also provide forward‑looking reporting and insights to project leadership and stakeholders.

Job Responsibility:

Build and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6
Perform schedule analyses, including performance reviews and trend evaluation
Manage scheduling and dependencies across assigned SAP workstreams within a major modernization program
Participate in scheduling audits and quality reviews
Integrate cost- and resource-loaded data into schedules in alignment with project governance
Partner with Project Managers and Project Leads to gather updates and adjust schedule parameters
Collaborate with stakeholders at both project and program levels to ensure alignment
Create and maintain scheduling databases, templates, and archives for historical, proposed, and active schedules
Work with Project Managers, Financial Analysts, and vendors to forecast project financials based on actual schedule performance
Advise leadership on optimal use of scheduling codes, templates, and reporting structures
Provide forward-looking schedule analysis to support decision-making
Identify schedule risks, delays, and issues
recommend recovery or mitigation strategies
Establish, maintain, and report schedule baselines and current status
Communicate impacts to milestones, critical path, and overall program timelines
Support Estimate-to-Complete (ETC) preparation
Provide earned value management (EVM) support
Conduct critical path reviews and schedule quality assessments
Highlight schedule risks and areas needing management attention
Attend project meetings, capture meeting notes, and track action items
Adhere to the client’s Project Scheduler Standards and scheduling processes

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, MIS, or a related field
5+ years of hands-on scheduling experience with Primavera P6
Strong understanding of Project Management and PMO methodologies
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communicating with executives
Strong research, decision-making, and organizational abilities
High attention to detail with proven analytical and problem‑solving skills
Proficiency in general data tools and concepts
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection requirements
Experience in capital project management with a project controls or scheduling focus
Skilled in complex problem solving and evaluating information to develop solutions
High level of computer literacy, including advanced MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS Office tools

What we offer:

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 16, 2026

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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