Project Scheduler Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Project Scheduler includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Consulting with project managers and technical experts to set up assignments, tasks, and subtasks.
  • Developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective scheduling management system.
  • Coordinating project timelines with internal departments and external stakeholders.
  • Accommodating updates and changes to project schedules.
  • Recommending actions to keep projects within budget, and completed on time.
  • Keeping stakeholders informed of project timelines and deadlines.
  • Documenting project scheduling processes and maintaining records.
  • Monitoring project timelines and deadlines.
  • Identifying potential project schedule delays and facilitating intervention in a timeous manner.
  • Evaluating performance and preparing project progress reports.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Project Scheduler duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Project Scheduler roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.