Senior Scheduler

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Scheduler to support multiple project schedules in Primavera P6 for biotech or pharmaceutical capital projects. This hybrid role is based in the San Francisco/Bay Area and involves developing, managing, and optimizing schedules for a portfolio of projects, including civil, structural, mechanical, process piping, plumbing, electrical, instrumentation, automation systems, commissioning & validation, regulatory, and product commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Develop baseline schedules with a quality critical path, ensuring compliance with corporate and department requirements.
• Perform schedule updates, variance analysis to baseline, and lookahead schedules.
• Prepare and provide schedule progress reports, trending charts, and schedule analysis on a periodic basis.
• Monitor schedule deviations and variances, and assist in developing corrective actions.
• Maintain records of scope changes, trends, and variances that may affect schedule performance.
• Assess impacts to the critical path and near-critical activities and report to the project team.
• Analyze and process project change orders for schedule impacts.
• Produce detailed critical path network schedules within a standard work breakdown structure.
• Analyze schedules submitted in various software packages, primarily Primavera P6, and ensure credibility of schedule information.
• Review schedules with project team members regularly to incorporate accurate and timely data.
• Analyze schedules from A/E firms and general contractors, verifying integrity and evaluating logic and float paths.
• Evaluate activity sequences for constructability and recommend adjustments to manage float and re-sequence activities.
• Work with the conceptual estimating department to support funding requests with conceptual schedules.
• Manage and support the schedule update process, performing what-if scenarios and advanced schedule analysis.
• Summarize schedule status in narratives and create reports and presentations for management.
• Act as the schedule lead, facilitate scheduling meetings, and produce schedule reports.
• Support the development of schedule-related processes, procedures, and training.
• Perform schedule risk analysis to anticipate conflicts between trades and define levels of uncertainty.
• Frequent field visits required during construction.

Requirements

• Experience with multiple large-scale complex projects ($500MM+), including cGMP biotech or pharmaceutical capital projects.
• Greenfield and large capital project experience required (from design through commissioning).
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Primavera P6.
• Advanced knowledge in the construction of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Experience with field planning and progressing.
• Strong communication and presentation capabilities, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated team spirit and dedication to team success.
• 10+ years of relevant construction experience and 5+ years of Primavera experience.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Certification from PMI or AACE is beneficial.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

About ORCAS Project Controls

ORCAS has been delivering specialized project controls for complex capital projects since 1988. We focus on building the best team, not the biggest, and provide an environment where your expertise is recognized, your growth is supported, and your work directly impacts major projects. We value integrity, loyalty, and trust, and foster a collaborative environment where professionals can thrive. Learn more at www.OrcasProjectControls.com.