Project Scheduler (Scheduling Manager)- NC

Project Controls Manager/Project Planning Manager /Scheduling Manager for Major Capital Projects

We are looking to add a talented Project Controls Manager/Project Planning Manager /Scheduling Manager to our Philadelphia office, to support business growth by providing a lead role on all Planning/Scheduling functions to a leading healthcare and pharmaceutical company.

You will be expected to build on existing strong relationships to delivery exemplary service delivery on demanding major projects and you will be expected to manage your own time effectively in order to report directly to the client on business critical KPI’s.

 

Project Controls Manager/Project Planning Manager /Scheduling Manager for Major Capital Projects - W2 Contract

 

The Project Controls Manager/Project Planning Manager /Scheduling Manager is essential creating, managing, integrating and maintaining the project schedule and sub-schedules for the full lifecycle of capital projects (from Concept through to end of the Validation Life Cycle), ensuring they are completed on time. This involves planning, coordinating, and timing project tasks and activities, as well as identifying potential delays and implementing mitigation strategies. They will work closely with various project stakeholders, to develop and adjust sub-schedules as needed.

 

W2 Contract

 

Primarily Raleigh, North Carolina.

5 days on site

 

Bachelor's Degree in Life Science, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or other Project Controls related field

 

Minimum 10 to 15 years years of Project Controls Engineering, Project Management, Planning and/or related experience.

 

The client is keen to express they require a candidate with back-end CQV scheduling expertise.

 

Minimum 5 years of scheduling and/or project controls experience within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, life sciences sectors or potentially other capital-intensive, regulated sectors.

 

Comprising experience with: Capital Projects, Tech Transfers, Validation Life Cycle (including Commissioning and Qualification, Process Validation, Computer System Validation, etc.)

 

Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, OPC and Microsoft Project.

 

Strong understanding of CPM (Critical Path Method) scheduling.

 

Ability to produce resource-loaded and cost-loaded schedules.

 

Skilled in schedule risk analysis tools (e.g., Acumen Fuse, Deltek Risk, or similar) is an advantage.

 

Proficiency with MS Project and MS Office, including strong MS Excel and Powerpoint capabilities.

Ability to analyze complex project data and then deliver clear, articulate, and concise messages in a compelling manner to support decision making process.

Create alignment with cross-functional client departments.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).

 

Reporting to the Project Director, the Project Controls successful candidate will support scheduling teams by ensuring they are building out plans with the right predecessors in place

 

·  Schedule Development:

o  Create baseline schedules for complex construction projects using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

o  Integrate engineering, procurement, and construction activities into a single, coherent plan.

·  Schedule Maintenance:

o  Update and maintain project schedules throughout the project lifecycle.

o  Track progress, adjust forecasts, and highlight deviations from plan.

·  Analysis & Reporting:

o  Conduct critical path analysis and “what-if” scenario planning.

o  Prepare progress reports, look-ahead schedules, and variance analyses.

o  Interface with cost control to ensure schedule and budget alignment.

·  Stakeholder Coordination:

o  Work with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to ensure schedule logic is accurate and realistic.

o  Facilitate schedule review meetings and workshops.

·  Compliance & Standards:

o  Ensure schedules comply with contract requirements, client expectations, and company standards.

o  Support claims, time impact analyses, and delay assessments when required.

 

This is someone who understands end-to-end manufacturing processes and can partner with various teams to provide guidance in planning out project schedules

 

Back-end project support includes operational readiness activities occurring from OQ completion through licensure – PQ, EMPQ, Water runs, Engineering batches, PPQ, and licensure

 

Planning: Work with SMEs to develop and refine existing project back-end schedule activities for various operational readiness sub-teams through meetings, workshops, etc. (P6 experience required)

Develop visual tracker of schedule milestones

 

Implement best practice tracking tools, KPIs, and dashboards for Operational Readiness schedule

 

Attend sub-team and core team meetings and help drive standardization across workstreams

 

Interface with project delivery (construction/start-up/CQV) team and schedulers as required to integrate Op Readiness activities with overall capital project

 

As required, general PM activities to assist the Operational Readiness Lead including: agenda setting, meeting minutes & action tracking, development of reports & dashboards, etc