Project Scheduler, Construction

About You

You are passionate about turning complex project plans into actionable schedules that bring your team’s vision to life. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where precision and organization are the keys to success.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and organized Project Scheduler to join our team based in Raleigh-Durham, NC. As a Project Scheduler, you’ll take the lead in driving the development, implementation, and management of project timelines for intricate advanced manufacturing and high-stakes construction and engineering projects. Your role is vital in aligning design phases with procurement strategies and ensuring regulatory compliance.

A Day In The Life

• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules (IMS) for large-scale advanced manufacturing and mission-critical construction projects, including phases such as mechanical completion, commissioning, and validation (when applicable).
• Coordinate timelines with internal design-build teams and external stakeholders (contractors, vendors).
• Maintain scheduling standards and templates for consistency across projects.
• Create progress dashboards and earned value metrics (CPI, SPI) for project teams and leadership.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to align priorities, address bottlenecks, and communicate timeline adjustments.
• Monitor progress using tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project, adjusting schedules for scope changes, resource availability, or delays.
• Identify potential scheduling disruptions and recommend corrective measures to minimize delays.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), validation protocols, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cost controllers and risk managers to integrate financial and operational data effectively.

Necessary Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years in project scheduling for industrial construction, preferably in advanced manufacturing and mission critical projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of commissioning, qualification (C&Q), and validation processes.
• Strong analytical abilities to interpret P&IDs, Gantt charts, and resource-loaded schedules.
• Detail-oriented with expertise in risk assessment and timeline optimization.
• Fluency in English; German or additional languages are a plus for multinational projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMI-SP (PMI Scheduling Professional) or equivalent certification.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification.
• Experience in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) forecasting or capacity management.

What We Can Offer You

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• Tuition reimbursement for associates.
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child.
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel.
• 15 business days of PTO + 8 paid holidays + 1 floating day.
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year.
• Family Planning support.
• 12 weeks of paid Maternity leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Company Culture

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

EEO Statement

We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Legal Disclaimer

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.