Job#: 3027639

Job Description:

Title: Associate Project Scheduler

Duration: 12 month contract with potential to extend or convert

Pay: $30-$37/hr w/ benefits

Location: Columbus, OH - onsite

Job Summary

The Associate Project Scheduler supports Energy Transmission projects by assisting with scope coordination and providing scheduling support to Project Managers and senior scheduling staff. This entry‑level role is designed for individuals early in their career who are looking to build foundational experience in project scheduling, planning, and coordination as a pathway toward future project management opportunities.

With guidance and mentorship, the Associate Project Scheduler will help develop and maintain project schedules, track progress, and support reporting activities. This role plays an important part in ensuring accurate schedule information, clear communication, and effective collaboration across project teams while gaining hands‑on experience with industry tools, systems, and best practices.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

Scope & Schedule Support

• Assist in defining project activities, durations, and work sequences to support accurate scope‑of‑work schedules.
• Help identify and track key project milestones tied to major deliverables and decision points.
• Support ensuring project scope elements are properly documented, sequenced, and updated in project schedules.

Schedule Maintenance & Learning

• Assist with developing, maintaining, and updating project schedules using Primavera P6 and other assigned scheduling tools.
• Participate in schedule review meetings with Project Managers and stakeholders; document notes, updates, and action items.
• Collect progress updates from project teams and help incorporate changes under supervision.
• Support preparation of basic schedule reports, status updates, and summaries.
• Learn to identify scheduling risks, potential impacts, and critical activities with guidance from senior team members.

Standards, Governance & Professional Development

• Follow established project management standards and governance guidelines.
• Learn and apply scheduling best practices such as progress updating, baselining, and basic performance tracking.
• Actively participate in training, mentoring, and on‑the‑job learning opportunities to build scheduling and project management skills.

Systems & Administrative Support

• Assist with system access requests, documentation, and data organization related to scheduling tools.
• Help maintain accurate and current schedule data by communicating regularly with project team members.
• Support general scheduling and administrative tasks as needed to aid project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or recent graduation from an accredited institution in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, Project Management, or a related field.
• Internship, coursework, or academic project experience related to project scheduling, planning, construction, utilities, or project coordination is a plus.
• Familiarity with or interest in learning project scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under guidance while meeting deadlines and learning new responsibilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with a willingness to ask questions and collaborate.
• Team‑oriented mindset and ability to work with cross‑functional groups.
• Motivated, dependable, and eager to grow a long‑term career in project scheduling and project management.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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