Job Description
Title: Project Scheduler
Location: Norton Shores, MI (Onsite)
Length: 4–6 Month Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Project Overview:
Our client is supporting a large-scale, multi-phase manufacturing facility expansion and is seeking a Scheduler to help drive planning and execution efforts across the program. The team is currently executing Phase 2 of the expansion while simultaneously planning Phase 3, with individual projects ranging up to approximately $200M and spanning 18–24 months. This individual will support a design-build environment, integrating scheduling activities across engineering, construction, equipment suppliers, commissioning, and validation teams to ensure critical milestones and deliverables stay on track.
Skills:
- 5–7+ years of project scheduling experience in manufacturing, construction, industrial, or related environments
- Strong experience with Microsoft Project (required); experience with Smartsheet and/or Primavera is a plus
- Ability to build, maintain, validate, and update project schedules from inception through execution
- Experience managing schedules for capital projects, facility expansions, or large-scale construction efforts
- Experience analyzing critical path activities, identifying schedule risks/pain points, and tracking progress against key milestones
- Ability to facilitate schedule reviews and coordinate with cross-functional teams including engineering, construction, operations, and equipment suppliers
- Experience integrating equipment delivery schedules into broader project timelines
- Exposure to commissioning and validation planning activities is highly preferred
- Comfortable working within a fast-paced environment supporting the development and expansion of manufacturing operations