Commissioning & Qualification Scheduler

JC Automation; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Automation Corp. is seeking a Commissioning & Qualification Scheduler to maintain the integrated C&Q schedule and support analysis, coordinating with the Project Integrator to keep activities aligned with document preparation, field execution and the overall project timeline.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Primavera P6 or MS Project, strong written/verbal communication, and proven ability to escalate issues to keep GMP/regulated projects on track.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and maintaining integrated schedules for Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) or comparable regulated project work.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project) and schedule controls practices (baseline management, progress updates, forecasting).
• Ability to perform schedule impact analysis and communicate drivers/risks for C&Q reporting (weekly/monthly).
• Strong coordination skills to align schedule with document readiness (protocols, test scripts, turnover packages) and field execution.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to support forums and produce schedule visuals/metrics as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrated C&Q schedule (plan, actual, forecast).
• Support schedule impact analysis for C&Q reporting.
• Align C&Q schedule with document readiness and field execution; contribute to weekly/monthly forums.
• Escalate concerns that affect the C&Q schedule.
• Coordinate with the Project Integrator to capture latest updates and changes to the overall project schedule.
• Run scenario analyses and communicate impacts to the C&Q timeline.

Skills

Integrated schedule development

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Schedule impact analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

JC Automation Corp. (JCA) was founded in 1997 with the mission of filling a gap between technology and regulatory requirements in the life science manufacturing industry. The company offers highly capable resources at an affordable cost to build solutions and execute projects in: Automation, Control Systems Integration, Information Technology, System Integration and Regulatory Compliance.

JCA is a HUBZone Certified Small Business Firm, NMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise, and Certified Critical Industry Supplier. It’s mission is to add value by delivering quality services & solutions on time all the time by transforming processes & technology into business advantages.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) Scheduler is responsible for maintaining the integrated C&Q schedule and supporting schedule impact analysis for C&Q reporting. This role coordinates closely with the Project Integrator and the broader project team to keep C&Q activities aligned with document preparation, field execution, and the overall project schedule, escalating concerns as needed to keep the schedule on track.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Integrated Schedule Maintenance: Maintain the integrated C&Q schedule, covering plan, actual, and forecast status.
• Schedule Impact Analysis: Support schedule impact analysis for C&Q reporting.
• Cross-Phase Alignment: Align the C&Q schedule with document preparation and execution phases, and provide inputs for weekly and monthly forums.
• Issue Escalation: Escalate any concerns or issues that may be impacting the C&Q schedule.
• Project Integrator Coordination: Work closely with the Project Integrator to ensure the latest updates on C&Q activities are captured and to stay current with changes in the overall project schedule.
• Schedule Scenario Analysis: Run schedule scenarios as needed and assess and communicate impacts to the C&Q schedule.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Experience developing and maintaining integrated schedules for Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) or comparable regulated project work.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project) and schedule controls practices (baseline management, progress updates, forecasting).
• Ability to perform schedule impact analysis and communicate drivers/risks for C&Q reporting (weekly/monthly).
• Strong coordination skills to align schedule with document readiness (protocols, test scripts, turnover packages) and field execution.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to support forums and produce schedule visuals/metrics as needed.

Preferred

• Prior experience supporting CQV deliverables and turnover/handshake processes in GMP/regulated environments.
• Familiarity with progress measurement for C&Q (e.g., protocol readiness, execution, deviations/punchlist closure) and dashboard reporting.
• Experience working onsite and coordinating with construction, QA, engineering, and C&Q leads.

SKILLS

Technical Skills

• Integrated schedule development and maintenance for C&Q (plan/actual/forecast).
• Scheduling tools: Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Schedule controls practices: baseline management, progress updates, and forecasting.
• Schedule impact and scenario analysis for C&Q reporting.
• Production of schedule visuals and metrics for weekly/monthly forums and dashboard reporting.

Soft Skills

• Strong cross-functional coordination with construction, QA, engineering, and C&Q leads.
• Clear written and verbal communication for forums and stakeholder updates.
• Proactive issue escalation and follow-through.
• Collaborative alignment with the Project Integrator and project team on evolving schedule changes.