Sr. Scheduler

Senior Scheduler

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented Senior Scheduler to join our dedicated team at our office in Cary, North Carolina.

In this role, you will develop, progress, and forecast all phases of the project schedule/plan using the most current industry practices and software. You will provide planning leadership and integrate with engineering, procurement, cost, technical & construction disciplines for seamless reporting to ensure effective Capital Project Delivery.

Additional Responsibilities

• Develops, monitors, and updates project plans and schedules encompassing the entire engineering, procurement, construction, and qualification (EPCQ) life cycle.
• Analyzes schedule input from project partners including clients, internal teams, vendors, and contractors to verify schedule durations and integrity as well as evaluate the logic and float paths.
• Assures credibility of the information in the master schedule.
• Collaborates with estimating & cost control to resource/cost load schedules as required.
• Collaborates with team to support constructability and value engineering.
• Monitors schedule progress, deviations, variances, and assesses impacts on the critical/near-critical path activities.
• Assists in developing alternatives for corrective action.
• Performs job-site walks to verify the physical progress of scheduled activities and analyze change orders for schedule impacts.
• Prepares schedule progress reports, trending charts, and schedule analysis.
• Maintains record of scope changes, trends, and variances that potentially affect schedule performance.
• Collaborates with all groups to improve company processes, systems, and intellectual infrastructure to promote organizational learning and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Requirements

• BS degree in engineering or related technical field, construction management, or applicable experience.
• 10+ years of experience as a planner/scheduler on facilities capital projects.
• Ability to generate earned value, SPI, CPI, and other schedule performance metrics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, and qualification (EPCQ) processes in the Pharma/Bio-tech Industry.
• Has an understanding of engineering, construction methodologies, and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of modern planning and scheduling principles, methodologies, techniques, and tools including CPM, Last Planner, 4D, etc.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Primavera P6 Planner, Microsoft Project, as well as MS Office Suite programs (MS Excel, MS Access, Power BI, etc.).
• Knowledge of vPlanner, BIM 360, and other visual & collaborative planning tools.
• PMI, AACEI, or other industry certifications.

Context, Environment, & Safety

• You will have to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time with extended computer use.
• Experience working in both a Home Office and Field environment.
• Up to 50% of travel is required to both project and regional office locations.
• This position is a safety-sensitive position. The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That's only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. #LI-DJ1