Project Controller

[About the Role]
Join our Kansas City-based team as a Project Controller and play a pivotal role in driving the success of large-scale capacity expansion projects within packaging and process manufacturing. You'll spearhead project scheduling, facilitate on-time equipment delivery, and collaborate with diverse cross-functional teams using advanced project management tools. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced project schedulers seeking professional growth, technical challenges, and the chance to make a measurable impact on project outcomes.

[Responsibilities]

- Lead end-to-end project schedule development and management in Microsoft Project, ensuring high schedule confidence levels and alignment with project scope.
- Evaluate procurement, scope, and staffing variables to recommend optimal scheduling solutions and identify acceleration opportunities.
- Conduct comprehensive schedule analysis, including critical path, cost loading, schedule logic, and milestone tracking.
- Generate schedule summaries, E-Trending reports, and performance metrics for leadership and stakeholder reviews.
- Facilitate weekly project schedule review meetings, ensuring clear communication of risks, issues, and progress.
- Coordinate Equipment Status Memorandum (ESM) activities with internal teams, design firms, and vendors to secure timely equipment delivery.
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams on resource allocation, issue resolution, and project optimization.
- Interpret P&ID and electrical drawings to support scheduling decisions and project execution.
- Support sourcing plans, purchasing requisition processes, and cost validation activities.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining urgency in schedule and cost performance.

[Required Skills and Experience]

- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or equivalent.
- 7+ years of hands-on project scheduling experience.
- Advanced expertise in Microsoft Project and Critical Path Methodology (CPM).
- Experience managing Level 2 project schedules.
- Strong ability to analyze, optimize, and communicate complex project schedules.
- Proficiency in stakeholder coordination and cross-functional teamwork.
- Experience with SAP for reporting and spend management.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and standards.

[Preferred Skills]

- Direct experience with Touchplan and LEAN scheduling concepts.
- Familiarity with procurement tracking, ESM/ISM processes, and engineering work processes.
- Background in packaging or process manufacturing environments.
- Experience supporting small project funding and WBS management.

[Benefits]

- Dynamic, collaborative work environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Exposure to innovative project delivery methods and cutting-edge scheduling tools.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Ongoing professional development and training support.
- Be part of a high-impact team shaping the future of capacity expansion projects.

[How to Apply]

Ready to drive project excellence and grow your career? Submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your scheduling expertise and interest in this role via our online application portal.