Project Controls Scheduler

Job Summary

We are hiring a Project Controls Scheduler on behalf of a leading pharmaceutical company in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico. This professional will support a large-scale Asset Improvement Program (AIP) consisting of multiple capital projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project scheduling, integrated master schedules, and capital project execution, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects, monitor critical milestones, and support project teams throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Compensation and Benefits

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Salary: $42.86 p/h

Employment Type: Contract – Initial 12-month assignment, with potential for extension

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, maintain, and update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for the Asset Improvement Program. Coordinate project schedules across all phases, including Front-End Loading (FEL), design, procurement, construction, commissioning, qualification, and turnover.
- Integrate and monitor schedules across multiple subprograms, including infrastructure, laboratory, packaging, and manufacturing optimization initiatives.
- Facilitate schedule review meetings and coordinate inputs from project managers, engineering teams, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Identify critical path activities, scheduling risks, potential delays, and opportunities for schedule improvement.
- Develop schedule forecasts, track progress against baseline plans, and prepare regular progress reports.
- Support resource planning, milestone tracking, scenario analysis, and program-level decision-making.
- Promote consistent scheduling practices and support project closeout and turnover activities.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in project controls, project scheduling, or program planning within complex, multi-project environments.
- Experience supporting large capital projects in pharmaceutical, manufacturing, industrial, or other regulated industries.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project.
- Strong understanding of project lifecycle phases, including FEL, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, qualification, and turnover.
- Proven ability to manage integrated schedules and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across multiple projects.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse project teams.
- Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in project controls, project scheduling, or program planning within complex, multi-project environments.
- Experience supporting large capital projects in pharmaceutical, manufacturing, industrial, or other regulated industries.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project. Strong understanding of project lifecycle phases, including FEL, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, qualification, and turnover.
- Proven ability to manage integrated schedules and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across multiple projects.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse project teams.
- Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.

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