Job#: 2088946

Job Description:

Position Title: Lead Project Scheduler

Location: Onsite – Wilson, NC (5 days/week)

Contract Duration: 18–24 months (potential to extend)

About the Opportunity

We’re supporting a major life sciences construction initiative in Wilson, NC, and seeking a Lead Project Scheduler to join the project controls team. This role is part of a high-impact biologics manufacturing buildout and will play a key leadership role in managing and integrating the project schedule across all phases of construction.

The project is entering its second month of steel erection and remains in early-stage construction. The schedule is largely developed, and the incoming scheduler will inherit a robust framework—your focus will be on integration, validation, and oversight.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead and manage the full project schedule across multiple construction phases.

· Validate and monitor schedule performance, report transparently on delays and risks.

· Support and oversee two schedulers, including coordination with a 3rd party (project partner).

· Interface/manage the Scheduling Director and project controls team.

· Maintain visibility across all schedule components (e.g., production, warehouse).

· Inherit and manage existing schedule files and team dynamics.

Required Qualifications

· 12–20+ years of experience in life sciences construction projects.

· Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 required - Oracle Primavera Cloud experience specifically is a plus

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.

· Recent experience in pharma projects, including commissioning, validation, and startup.

· Ability to work onsite in Wilson, NC (relo or long distance commuting options considered).

Ideal Candidate Traits

· Strong communicator with the ability to surface issues clearly and proactively.

· Resilient and adaptable—comfortable in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

· Quick to build rapport with existing teams; collaborative and confident.

· Able to manage complexity while maintaining clarity and accountability.

If you’re a hands-on scheduler with deep life sciences experience and ready to take ownership of a high-profile build, we’d love to connect. Please submit your resume and a brief write-up highlighting relevant experience via email to Jenny DeMaria at [email protected]!

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