Project Scheduler

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain schedule accuracy through routine reviews and validation of project progress.
• 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.
• Participate in project planning meetings and provide recommendations to improve project execution and schedule performance.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and standards is a plus.

Skills

• Project Scheduling Software (Primavera, Microsoft Project)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• CPM Scheduling Techniques
• Risk Management
• Project Controls
• Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning

Benefits

• Pay: $120,000-175,000 Annually (depending on experience)
• 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.
• A flexible work schedule.
• 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.

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $120,000-175,000 Annually (depending on experience)
• Schedule: Full-time

Benefits

• 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