Planner

QCS Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

QCS Staffing in Ohio is seeking a Planner for an initial 12-month contract on a life sciences capital project to build a next-generation facility.

You will develop high-level schedules, manage owner verification and readiness, lead reviews, and perform critical path analysis to mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in project scheduling for large-scale CAPEX projects.
• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Experience with EPCM contracts and scheduling methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage high-level schedules for capital projects.
• Own verification and readiness schedules, aligning milestones.
• Lead schedule reviews and ensure contractor submissions align with deadlines.
• Conduct critical path analysis and implement recovery strategies.

Skills

Project scheduling

CAPEX project planning

EPCM contracts understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/PM/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Planner – US, Ohio – Initial 12 Month Contract – Life Sciences

Be part of a next-generation pharmaceutical project that’s transforming how medicines are made.

Planner – US, Ohio – Initial 12 Month Contract – Life Sciences

Be part of a next-generation pharmaceutical project that’s transforming how medicines are made. We’re supporting a major new-build facility in Ohio, a multi-billion-dollar investment designed to push the boundaries of science and engineering. We’re looking for a Planner to support this project and help deliver this world-class program.

What You’ll Deliver

• Develop and manage high-level program schedules for capital projects, ensuring accurate forecasting and project alignment.
• Own and oversee the Owner Verification Schedule and Operational Readiness Schedule, integrating project phases and milestones.
• Lead schedule reviews, ensuring contractor submissions align with overall project strategy, scope, and deadlines.
• Conduct critical path analysis, identify risks, and provide recovery strategies to maintain project integrity.

What you’ll need:

• Extensive experience in project scheduling and planning within large-scale CAPEX projects (pharmaceutical sector preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Previous experience working for an EPCM and therefore a strong understanding of EPCM contracts, project logic, and scheduling methodologies.