P6 Project Scheduler

Location: Indianapolis

P6 Project Scheduler

Job Description

We are seeking an P6 Project Scheduler to support project delivery through detailed schedule development, analysis, and reporting. This role partners closely with Project Managers and field leadership to ensure schedules accurately reflect project scope, logic, and progress from implementation through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Project Manager to develop, maintain, and analyze Primavera P6 schedules that manage time, sequencing, and resources.
• Create project timetables to ensure work is completed on time and in alignment with delivery milestones.
• Monitor customer delivery timelines and job installation progress.
• Coordinate with Project Management and field Leads/Superintendents to build and maintain project calendars through completion.
• Identify, anticipate, and resolve schedule discrepancies; escalate risks or variances to Project Management as needed.
• Provide required schedule data and analysis to support Weekly and Monthly Project Reports.
• Support continuous schedule updates, progress tracking, and critical path analysis.
• Perform additional scheduling and project controls duties as assigned.

Technical Skills & Expertise

• Primavera P6 (Enterprise Project Structure, CPM, resource loading)
• Project scheduling and planning
• Schedule logic development and maintenance
• Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis
• Earned Value Management (EVM) fundamentals
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and summarization
• Milestones, activity relationships, and schedule levels
• Resource setup, tracking, and reporting

Interview & Technical Screening Topics

Candidates should be prepared to discuss:

• Primavera P6 versions and daily responsibilities as a project scheduler
• Critical Path definition and CPM methodology
• Open-ended activities and schedule health best practices
• Enterprise Project Structure (EPS) and node usage
• Schedule levels (Level 1-5) and when each is appropriate
• Finished milestones and milestone relationship types
• Tracking start vs. finish activities and activity type selection
• Creating WBS summaries and schedule rollups
• Schedule update inputs and showcase/critical path reporting
• Use of shortcut keys and productivity features in P6
• Resource setup, loading, and total resource demand reporting
• Earned Value reporting and resource loading calculations
• Building a schedule from scratch, including establishing the EPS/ETS

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Self-motivated, positive, and professional; capable of leading others in schedule and process improvement initiatives.
• Promotes company culture and mission when working with employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
• Proven ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and other project documentation.
• Ability to learn and adapt to company-specific project management systems.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $53.00 - $62.00/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 hybrid position in Indianapolis,IN.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 2026.
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About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change.

That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers,…