Industrial Project Scheduler

Beck & Pollitzer USA; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Beck & Pollitzer USA is seeking a Project Scheduler in Spartanburg, SC to develop and maintain detailed project schedules for complex industrial engineering and installation projects. The role requires proven experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project, along with strong CPM and schedule controls knowledge.

You will coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, and Site Teams, create baselines, track progress, and deliver look-ahead and recovery plans. Travel is 100% as projects progress.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline preferred.
• 3–7+ years of experience in a Project Scheduler or Planning Engineer role.
• Hands-on experience with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project required.
• Experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing, construction, or installation environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of CPM, project controls, and schedule reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fully logic-linked, resource- and cost-loaded project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Establish work breakdown structures (WBS) aligned with project scope and execution strategy.
• Create baseline schedules and manage updates per change control processes.
• Integrate engineering, procurement, fabrication, delivery, and site activities into a single master program.
• Update schedules with actual progress data and forecast durations; perform critical path and schedule risk analysis.
• Produce look-ahead schedules, recovery programs, and scenario impact analyses.
• Prepare and present weekly/monthly schedule reports for internal and client stakeholders.

Education

Engineering degree or related field

PM/Construction Mgmt education

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Spartanburg, SC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1097

Summary of Primary Functions

The Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and controlling detailed project schedules for complex industrial engineering and installation projects. This role plays a critical part in ensuring projects are properly planned, monitored, and delivered in line with contractual milestones and operational requirements.

The successful candidate must have proven experience using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, supporting schedule integration, progress reporting, and critical path analysis across multi-discipline workstreams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fully logic-linked, resource- and cost-loaded project schedules using MS Primavera P6, Microsoft Project
• Establish work breakdown structures (WBS) aligned with project scope and execution strategy
• Create baseline schedules andmanage updates in accordance with change control processes
• Integrate engineering, procurement, fabrication, delivery, and site installation activities into a single master program.
• Update schedules with actual progress data and forecast remaining durations
• Perform critical path, float, and schedule risk analysis
• Produce look-ahead schedules, recovery programs, and scenario impact analysis
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly schedule reports for internal and client stakeholders
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Procurement, and Site Teams
• Support planning workshops, schedule reviews, and coordination meetings
• Interface with suppliers and subcontractors to validate lead times and delivery dates
• Provide schedule input to support decision‑making and project controls activities
• Identify schedule-related risks and contribute to mitigation and recovery planning
• Assess the schedule impact of scope changes, variations, and delays
• Support extension of time (EOT) submissions, claims preparation, and forensic schedule analysis as required

Job Specifications, Qualifications, and Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline preferred
• 3–7+ years of experience in a Project Scheduler or Planning Engineer role
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Projects is required
• Experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing, construction, or installation environments strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of planning methodologies, critical path method (CPM), and project controls principles
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Primavera P6, Microsoft Projects
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for schedule analysis and reporting
• Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) and cost‑schedule integration (preferred)
• Experience working with contractual schedules and milestone‑driven programs
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex schedules clearly
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, multi‑project environments

Travel Required:

100%

This job description is not a contract for employment. Employment with Beck & Pollitzer USA is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

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