Senior Scheduler (Primavera P6)

Sterling Engineering; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Senior Scheduler to support a large-scale capital construction program within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will develop, maintain, and analyze integrated master schedules across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and qualification activities.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of scheduling experience, advanced CPM skills, and strong communication with project leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project controls and scheduling for large-scale capital construction.
• Experience on projects with TIC > $30M.
• Advanced ability to develop and manage CPM and IMS schedules.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling tool.
• Experience integrating EPC activities into comprehensive schedules.
• Analytical, reporting, and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated master schedules for large-scale capital construction projects using Primavera P6 or equivalent.
• Establish and maintain baselines, milestones, WBS, and scheduling procedures.
• Perform critical path analysis, monitor progress, and identify variances and risks.
• Coordinate schedule updates across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and QC teams.
• Develop recovery schedules and look-ahead plans to address delays.
• Monitor performance against baselines and provide forecasts.
• Prepare executive dashboards and schedule updates for leadership.
• Collaborate with project managers to resolve schedule constraints.

Skills

8+ years experience scheduling

Critical path analysis

Stakeholder management

Analytical reporting

Project leadership communication

Education

PMI-SP / PMP / AACE PSP certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Job description

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences

Employment Type: 2+ Year Contract

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Pay: $65/hr–$85/hr based on experience

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Scheduler to support a large-scale capital construction program within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This individual will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated project schedules across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and qualification activities.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing complex capital project schedules, establishing project controls, identifying schedule risks, and communicating progress and forecasts to project leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated master schedules for large-scale capital construction projects using Primavera P6 or an equivalent scheduling platform.
• Establish and maintain project baselines, key milestones, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and scheduling procedures.
• Perform critical path analysis, evaluate schedule float, monitor progress, and identify schedule variances and potential risks.
• Coordinate schedule development and updates across engineering, construction, procurement, vendors, commissioning, and qualification teams.
• Develop recovery schedules, short-term look-ahead plans, and time-impact analyses to address project delays and schedule changes.
• Monitor project performance against established baselines and provide accurate schedule forecasts.
• Prepare executive-level dashboards, progress reports, and schedule performance updates for project leadership.
• Work closely with project managers and functional teams to identify schedule constraints, resolve conflicts, and maintain alignment across project activities.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project controls and scheduling for large-scale capital construction projects.
• Documented experience supporting construction projects with a total installed cost exceeding $30 million.
• Advanced experience developing and managing critical-path schedules and integrated master schedules.
• Strong proficiency with Primavera P6 or another advanced, approved project scheduling platform.
• Experience integrating engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities into comprehensive project schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze schedule performance, identify risks, develop recovery strategies, and communicate project impacts.
• Strong analytical, reporting, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting capital projects within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• AACE Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP), PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with Power BI, schedule risk analysis, and advanced project reporting tools.

Technical Skills

• Integrated Master Scheduling
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Project Baseline Management
• Time-Impact Analysis
• Schedule Recovery Planning
• Power BI (Preferred)

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.