Project Scheduler

Biotech Rec; North Carolina; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a Senior Project Scheduler to manage complex construction schedules for a major greenfield project in North Carolina. This role requires extensive experience with CAPEX projects and strong proficiency in scheduling tools like Primavera and MS Project as well as abilities to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project scheduling on CAPEX projects >$500M.
• Strong command of Primavera and MS Project is essential.
• Background in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences projects required.

Responsibilities

• Building and managing detailed EPC schedules using Primavera and MS Project.
• Tracking progress, forecasting timelines, and highlighting critical path activities.
• Interfacing with cross-functional teams and contractors to maintain schedule accuracy.

Skills

Project Scheduling

EPC Schedules

Primavera

MS Project

Risk Assessments

Job description

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Base pay range

$100.00/hr - $120.00/hr

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CEO | Staffing Engineering Teams Globally

Biotech Rec is proud to be supporting a global pharmaceutical leader on a landmark $1B+ greenfield CAPEX project in North Carolina.

We’re looking for a Senior Project Scheduler with proven experience managing complex construction schedules to join the project team on an initial 12-month contract, with annual extensions expected over the next 3–5 years.

The Opportunity

This is your chance to work on a multi-year, high-profile greenfield build – a brand new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that will play a key role in global healthcare supply chains.

You’ll be the scheduling lead, working across engineering, procurement, and construction teams, helping keep one of the most ambitious pharmaceutical builds in the US on track.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Building and managing detailed EPC schedules using Primavera and MS Project
• Tracking progress, forecasting timelines, and highlighting critical path activities
• Interfacing with cross-functional teams and contractors to maintain schedule accuracy
• Reporting to project leadership with clear updates and risk assessments
• Supporting ongoing project controls strategy for a complex, multi-phase rollout

What You’ll Bring:

• Extensive experience in project scheduling on CAPEX projects >$500M
• Strong command of Primavera and MS Project (essential)
• Background in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences projects
• Previous involvement in greenfield construction highly desirable
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global project environment
• Initial 12-month contract
• Annual renewal expected for 3–5 years
• Highly competitive rate
• On-site role in North Carolina with potential for hybrid flexibility as the project progresses

Apply now to join a flagship build that will shape the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing — or message us at Biotech Rec to learn more.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Engineering, and Project Management

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Chemical Manufacturing

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