Project Controls & Scheduling Lead Engineer - Project Farma

PerkinElmer; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking a Project Controls & Scheduling Lead Engineer for Project Farma. The role focuses on developing schedules, cost models, progress tracking tools, and performance reporting for biomanufacturing projects.

You will collaborate with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams, travel domestically as needed, and reside within 50 miles of Raleigh, NC. A Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Engineering or related field and 1–7+ years in project controls are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Life Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 1–7+ years of experience in Project Controls, cGMP facility start-up, project management, or related military experience.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera P6; Smartsheet is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directly develop, maintain, and update project schedules, cost models, progress tracking tools, and performance reports.
• Perform detailed schedule logic updates, progress status, forecasting, variance analysis, and recovery planning.
• Independently prepare project controls reports, dashboards, and management summaries.
• Utilize inputs from Project Coordinators, field teams, and other disciplines while retaining accountability for final project controls outputs.
• Maintain the integrated project schedule, including baseline management, updates, and look ahead planning.
• Track installed quantities, productivity, and earned value to support accurate cost and schedule forecasting.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Oracle Primavera P6

Smartsheet

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction Management or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Oracle Primavera P6

Smartsheet

Job description

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job Title

Project Controls & Scheduling Lead Engineer - Project Farma

Location(s)

Customer Site - NC, Greenville, NC, Huntsville, AL, Raleigh, NC

Job Description

Project Farma’s purpose is to improve patient lives by accelerating the delivery of life-changing therapies. We accomplish this through the successful execution of high-quality life sciences projects across the full project lifecycle. Project Farma (PF) team members collaborate with cross‑functional teams to build trusted client relationships, deliver an exceptional customer experience, and contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities and applying data‑driven insights to support project planning, cost, schedule, and performance management. The successful candidate will reside within 50 miles of Raleigh, NC and be willing to travel domestically to meet client project requests. All team members are expected to embody Project Farma’s values by being curious, personable, and unselfish, while maintaining a strong commitment to a Patient Focused and People First mindset. As a Project Controls Engineer, you will work collaboratively with clients, vendors, contractors, and other Project Farma Team Members to support projects related to biomanufacturing across the entire engineering lifecycle. You will apply your technical skills to meet project team and client needs for developing / maintaining project schedules and monitoring project performance. This work will include interfacing directly with project management, client management and site personnel for the development of detailed integrated schedules. You will be responsible for delivering high quality work, forming and maintaining valuable, long‑term relationships with our clients, and continually strengthening your technical and industry knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

PROJECT CONTROLS EXECUTION

• Directly develop, maintain, and update project schedules, cost models, progress tracking tools, and performance reports
• Perform detailed schedule logic updates, progress status, forecasting, variance analysis, and recovery planning
• Independently prepare project controls reports, dashboards, and management summaries
• Utilize inputs from Project Coordinators, field teams, and other disciplines while retaining accountability for final project controls outputs

SCHEDULE, COST & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

• Maintain the integrated project schedule, including baseline management, updates, and look ahead planning
• Track installed quantities, productivity, and earned value to support accurate cost and schedule forecasting
• Monitor cost performance, change impacts, and forecast trends in coordination with the Project Manager
• Identify schedule and cost variances, risks, and opportunities, and recommend mitigation or recovery actions

REPORTING & ANALYTICS

• Prepare and issue weekly, monthly, and ad‑hoc internal and external project controls reports
• Develop and maintain project dashboards and performance metrics aligned with project and corporate requirements
• Conduct in-depth analysis of schedule, cost, and performance data to support proactive decision‑making

SYSTEM, STANDARDS & DATA INTEGRITY

• Implement and maintain approved project controls systems, coding structures, and procedures on the project
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of all project controls data across systems and reports
• Provide guidance to project teams on project controls processes, data requirements, and reporting standards
• Support continuous improvement of project‑level controls workflows and reporting efficiency

Experience Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction Management or related discipline

1-7+ years of equivalent work experience in Project Controls, cGMP facility start‑up, project management and/or comparable military experience. Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera P6, Smartsheet a plus.

Communication

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels.

Other Requirements

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment. Willing to be on‑site Full‑time as client projects require. Willingness to travel as required to support project and business needs.

Project Farma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for current or future work visas for this position. This position may require significant travel to support project and business needs. We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver’s license.

The annual compensation range for this full‑time position is $60,000 - $113,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Are you ready to help improve the lives of millions of people and create a healthier world? When you work at PerkinElmer, that’s exactly what you’ll do. From our dedicated scientists and world‑class operations employees to our innovative R&D professionals and committed sales and service groups, we’re a unique team of 5,000+ global colleagues who come to work every day knowing we’re making a difference. Through innovation, collaboration, and believing in our mission, we strive to create an inspiring and inclusive culture for our employees, so that they can be their best and, together, create a better tomorrow.