Project Scheduler

TAI; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Profit Sharing Bonus

Flexible work schedule

401(k) with employer match

Professional Development opportunities

Job summary

TAI is seeking a Project Scheduler in Madison, Wisconsin, to oversee integrated project schedules for engineering and construction projects. You will collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to ensure project timelines and performance metrics are met effectively.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience, proficiency with scheduling software, and strong analytical skills. TAI offers a dynamic, collaborative environment and excellent benefits including competitive pay and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project scheduling for engineering and construction projects.
• Experience with critical path analysis and schedule forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage integrated project schedules.
• Monitor schedule performance and identify potential delays.
• Generate project status updates for leadership.

Skills

Project scheduling experience

Proficiency with Primavera

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project

Analytical and organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About The Role

The Project Scheduler plays a central role in driving the smooth, coordinated execution of complex capital projects. In this position, you’ll own the development and management of fully integrated project schedules that connect engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and qualification activities into one clear roadmap. You’ll work at the heart of cross functional collaboration; partnering with project managers, technical teams, contractors, and vendors to keep timelines realistic, risks visible, and progress on track. Your work ensures leadership has accurate, actionable insights into project status, enabling smarter decisions and stronger project outcomes in a fast paced cGMP manufacturing environment.

About TAI

TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services — combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.

Here’s a Glimpse Into Your Day To Day

• Develop, maintain, and update integrated project schedules for capital engineering and construction projects.
• Build and manage detailed schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, qualification, and project closeout activities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and project teams to establish project timelines, milestones, and critical paths.
• Monitor schedule performance and identify potential delays, risks, and resource constraints.
• Perform schedule analysis, including critical path, float, and recovery planning.
• Coordinate schedule updates with engineering firms, contractors, equipment vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Generate weekly and monthly schedule reports, dashboards, and project status updates for leadership.
• Support project controls activities including forecasting, change management, and progress measurement.
• Ensure schedule accuracy through routine reviews and validation of project progress.
• Participate in project planning meetings and provide recommendations to improve project execution and schedule performance.

You’ll Be a Perfect Fit If You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of project scheduling experience supporting capital engineering, construction, or industrial projects.
• Proficiency with Primavera.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced experience developing and maintaining CPM schedules, performing critical path analysis, schedule forecasting, float analysis, and recovery planning for large capital projects.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other cGMP manufacturing projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project controls.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work across cross-functional project teams.

Compensation And Benefits

• Pay: $120,000-175,000 Annually (depending on experience)
• Eligible for overtime pay
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available!
• 401(k) with employer match

Other Offerings

• The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.
• The ability to balance your work and family activities.
• Flexible work schedule
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
• A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.
• Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.

Discover what makes TAI a top-20 manufacturing partner, according to Engineering News-Record (ENR), and one of the top-50 fastest-growing private companies in the Baltimore Business Journal. Learn more about us at https://www.tai.inc/