Program Controls & Scheduling Lead

Job Description

Job Description Title: Senior Project Scheduler (Construction)
Location: Tempe, AZ
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences
Employment Type: 2+ Year Contract
Hours: M-F
Pay: $70/hr–$85/hr based on experience
Benefits: PTO, paid holidays, BCBS medical plans, dental/vision plans, 401(k), & ESOP
Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Controls & Scheduling Specialist to support a large-scale capital construction program within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This individual will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated project schedules across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and qualification activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing complex capital project schedules, establishing project controls, identifying schedule risks, and communicating progress and forecasts to project leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Responsibilities

1. Develop, maintain, and manage integrated master schedules for large-scale capital construction projects using Primavera P6 or an equivalent scheduling platform.
2. Establish and maintain project baselines, key milestones, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and scheduling procedures.
3. Perform critical path analysis, evaluate schedule float, monitor progress, and identify schedule variances and potential risks.
4. Coordinate schedule development and updates across engineering, construction, procurement, vendors, commissioning, and qualification teams.
5. Develop recovery schedules, short-term look-ahead plans, and time-impact analyses to address project delays and schedule changes.
6. Monitor project performance against established baselines and provide accurate schedule forecasts.
7. Prepare executive-level dashboards, progress reports, and schedule performance updates for project leadership.
8. Work closely with project managers and functional teams to identify schedule constraints, resolve conflicts, and maintain alignment across project activities.

Required Qualifications

1. 8+ years of experience in project controls and scheduling for large-scale capital construction projects.
2. Documented experience supporting construction projects with a total installed cost exceeding $30 million.
3. Advanced experience developing and managing critical-path schedules and integrated master schedules.
4. Strong proficiency with Primavera P6 or another advanced, approved project scheduling platform.
5. Experience integrating engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities into comprehensive project schedules.
6. Demonstrated ability to analyze schedule performance, identify risks, develop recovery strategies, and communicate project impacts.
7. Strong analytical, reporting, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience supporting capital projects within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
2. AACE Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP), PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
3. Experience with Power BI, schedule risk analysis, and advanced project reporting tools.

Technical Skills

1. Primavera P6
2. Integrated Master Scheduling
3. Critical Path Method (CPM)
4. Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
5. Project Baseline Management
6. Schedule Risk Analysis
7. Time-Impact Analysis
8. Schedule Recovery Planning
9. Power BI (Preferred)

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.