Lead Scheduler

Position Title: Lead Project Scheduler Location: Onsite - Wilson, NC (5 days/week) Contract Duration: 18-24 months (potential to extend) About the Opportunity We're supporting a major life sciences construction initiative in Wilson, NC, and seeking a Lead Project Scheduler to join the project controls team. This role is part of a high-impact biologics manufacturing buildout and will play a key leadership role in managing and integrating the project schedule across all phases of construction. The project is entering its second month of steel erection and remains in early-stage construction. The schedule is largely developed, and the incoming scheduler will inherit a robust framework-your focus will be on integration, validation, and oversight. Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full project schedule across multiple construction phases.
• Validate and monitor schedule performance, report transparently on delays and risks.
• Support and oversee two schedulers, including coordination with a 3rd party (project partner).
• Interface/manage the Scheduling Director and project controls team.
• Maintain visibility across all schedule components (e.g., production, warehouse).
• Inherit and manage existing schedule files and team dynamics.

Required Qualifications

• 12-20+ years of experience in life sciences construction projects.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 required - Oracle Primavera Cloud experience specifically is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Recent experience in pharma projects, including commissioning, validation, and startup.
• Ability to work onsite in Wilson, NC (relo or long distance commuting options considered).

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Strong communicator with the ability to surface issues clearly and proactively.
• Resilient and adaptable-comfortable in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.
• Quick to build rapport with existing teams; collaborative and confident.
• Able to manage complexity while maintaining clarity and accountability

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