Planner / Scheduler

Talascend is currently seeking a Scheduler for a opportunity with our client in Chandler, Arizona .


Overview


This role involves developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated project schedules to support large-scale semiconductor fabrication projects. The individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met and schedules are aligned with project objectives.


Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules in Primavera P6 (or equivalent), including scope definition, logic development, activity sequencing, and durations.
• Lead coordination with engineering, procurement, construction, and subcontractor teams to ensure schedule alignment with project milestones and execution strategy.
• Integrate subcontractor and vendor schedules into the overall project schedule, ensuring consistency and completeness.
• Monitor schedule performance, productivity, and progress against baseline plans, identifying trends and deviations.
• Perform schedule analysis, including critical path, float analysis, and schedule variance evaluation.
• Conduct schedule impact and what-if analysis to assess potential risks and delays.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop mitigation and recovery plans to address schedule risks.
• Prepare and maintain short-term lookahead schedules (e.g., 3-week or rolling lookahead).
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly schedule reports, progress updates, and analysis to project stakeholders.
• Ensure schedule quality, logic integrity, and compliance with project controls procedures and standards.
• Participate in schedule reviews, providing clear communication of schedule status, risks, and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)
• 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
• Industry experience in data center, semi-conductor fabrication, and technology projects
• Demonstrated experience in schedule development, maintenance, and analysis across EPC project phases
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to interpret data and identify risks and trends
• Working knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, and startup processes
• Understanding of schedule integration and interface management across disciplines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing project needs
• Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of this position through relevant experience, training, or education.

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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.


Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.