Project Scheduler (Pharmaceutical Engineering)

JDA WMS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JDA WMS PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Project Scheduler to drive full-lifecycle schedule management for complex pharmaceutical engineering projects, spanning design, procurement, construction and validation.

You will master Level 1-4 schedules in Primavera P6 or MS Project, integrate inputs across disciplines, monitor critical paths, prepare weekly and monthly reports, and support Time Impact Analyses and contractual claims, with strong GMP and regulatory knowledge in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (PMP certification a plus).
• 5+ years of project scheduling experience, with at least 3 years in pharmaceutical or bio-pharma projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and advanced Excel analytics.
• Strong GMP workflow knowledge and cleanroom construction sequencing.
• Understanding of Singapore regulatory standards (BCA, MOM, SCDF).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Master Schedule Planning: Build and maintain Level 1-4 project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project, integrating inputs across design, procurement, construction, and validation workflows.
• Progress Tracking & Delay Mitigation: Perform weekly progress updates, track critical paths and buffers, and formulate delay recovery plans to protect key project milestones.
• Reporting & Claims Support: Generate weekly/monthly reports, 3-week lookahead schedules, and scheduling data to assist with Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and contractual claims.
• Risk Integration & Site Coordination: Participate in risk assessments to integrate timeline risks into the project register while optimizing on-site sequencing with logistics and safety teams.
• Validation Interface: Align commissioning and validation milestones to ensure seamless transition toward IQ/OQ readiness.

Skills

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Excel analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Advanced Excel

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Scheduler to drive full-lifecycle schedule management for complex pharmaceutical engineering projects. In this role, you will oversee end-to-end timeline planning - spanning design, procurement, construction, and validation to ensure seamless execution while meeting strict compliance, safety, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Master Schedule Planning: Build and maintain Level 1-4 project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project, integrating inputs across design, procurement, construction, and validation workflows.

• Progress Tracking & Delay Mitigation: Perform weekly progress updates, track critical paths and buffers, and formulate delay recovery plans to protect key project milestones.

• Reporting & Claims Support: Generate weekly/monthly reports, 3-week lookahead schedules, and scheduling data to assist with Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and contractual claims.

• Risk Integration & Site Coordination: Participate in risk assessments to integrate timeline risks into the project register while optimizing on-site sequencing with logistics and safety teams.

• Validation Interface: Align commissioning and validation milestones to ensure seamless transition toward IQ/OQ readiness.

Requirements

• Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (PMP certification is an advantage).

• Experience: 5+ years of project scheduling experience, with at least 3 years in pharmaceutical or bio-pharma engineering projects.

• Technical Software Mastery: High proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and advanced Excel analytics.

• Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of GMP workflows, cleanroom construction sequencing, and Singapore regulatory standards (BCA, MOM, SCDF).

• Communication: Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills to interface effectively with clients, design, and site construction teams.