Lead Scheduler

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an experienced Lead Construction Project Scheduler / Planner to support a Johnson & Johnson life sciences capital program. This role will be responsible for leading scheduling efforts across complex construction projects, driving schedule governance, and partnering closely with project controls, cost management, and client leadership to ensure successful project delivery.
The ideal candidate brings deep construction scheduling expertise, strong leadership capability, and experience supporting regulated or life sciences environments.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the construction scheduling function for assigned projects or programs
• Develop, maintain, and control fully integrated, logic-driven project schedules
• Establish and manage baseline schedules and schedule basis documentation
• Monitor, evaluate, and report project schedule progress, variances, and risks
• Perform critical path and near-critical path analysis and present findings to stakeholders
• Support change management by assessing schedule impacts related to scope changes
• Drive adherence to scheduling standards, guidelines, and reporting requirements
• Lead and participate in tactical planning sessions, schedule workshops, and progress meetings
• Collaborate closely with the CM Lead Scheduler, Project Data Analyst, and broader project controls team
• Prepare and deliver schedule reports, trend analysis, recovery plans, and executive-level updates
• Act as a trusted advisor to project teams and client leadership on schedule strategy, risks, and mitigation plans
Ensure schedule integrity, accuracy, and credibility at all stages of the project lifecycle

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Required Skills & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field
• Minimum 15 years of experience in construction planning and scheduling, with demonstrated leadership responsibility
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (required); experience with MS Project strongly preferred
• Proven experience supporting construction projects; life sciences / pharmaceutical experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of project controls, schedule risk, and critical path methodology


Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Life Sciences Experience


Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.