Scheduler

Scheduler | Renewable Energy Construction (Hybrid)

Join a growing renewable energy organization with years of secured project backlog, offering long-term stability, career growth, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on the clean energy transition. This role is ideal for a scheduler who wants to become a subject matter expert in renewable energy while working on utility-scale and distributed generation projects across the country.

What You'll Do

- Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 for renewable energy construction projects.
- Track critical paths, milestones, float, and project progress to keep teams aligned and projects on schedule.
- Identify schedule risks, delays, and recovery opportunities, providing actionable insights to project stakeholders.
- Manage multiple concurrent project schedules and support portfolio-level reporting.
- Partner with Project Managers, Construction Operations, and Project Controls teams to drive successful project execution.
- Utilize P6, Excel, and Procore to support planning, reporting, and project performance tracking.
- Play a key role in supporting compliance requirements for federally funded and IRA-related projects.

What We're Looking For

- 4+ years of scheduling, project controls, project coordination, or construction operations experience.
- 4+ years of hands-on Primavera P6 experience.
- Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy, solar, wind, or power infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.
- Proficiency with Excel and construction management platforms such as Procore.
- Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Why Apply?

- Join a rapidly growing renewable energy organization with a strong pipeline of long-term work.
- Take ownership of a highly visible scheduling and compliance function that directly impacts project success.
- Work on meaningful clean energy projects that support the future of renewable power generation.
- Expand your expertise in utility-scale and distributed generation construction.
- Enjoy a hybrid work environment with increasing flexibility as you establish yourself within the team.
- Collaborate with experienced industry professionals in a modern, fast-growing business.

Work Environment & Benefits

- Hybrid schedule with approximately 2-3 days per week in a brand-new downtown Chicago office.
- Opportunity to visit active renewable energy job sites throughout Illinois, with mileage reimbursement provided.
- Strong project pipeline and years of backlog providing exceptional career stability.
- Excellent opportunity for professional growth, increased responsibility, and long-term advancement within the renewable energy industry.

If you're looking for a role where you can own the scheduling process, contribute to major renewable energy projects, and build a long-term career in a high-growth industry, we'd love to connect with you.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL. 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.

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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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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
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