Project Scheduler

Piper Companies is seeking a Project Scheduler to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organization for an onsite contract opportunity in Petersburg, VA. The Project Scheduler will serve as a key member of the owner's project team, supporting a growing portfolio of capital projects ranging from $50M-$1B. This individual will be responsible for developing, integrating, and managing project s
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chedules while partnering with engineering, EPCM, construction, and project management teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Responsibilities of the Project Scheduler include:
• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 for multiple capital projects.
• Build CapEx project schedules from conceptual planning through execution, including Concept Development (CD) and Design Basis (DB) phases.
• Integrate owner, engineering, EPCM, procurement, and construction schedules into a unified master schedule.
• Perform schedule updates, critical path analysis, forecasting, reporting, and schedule governance activities.
• Identify project risks, evaluate schedule impacts, and partner with stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies.
• Support project teams with construction sequencing, project controls, and program execution planning.
• Serve as a strategic scheduling resource across a portfolio of retrofit, expansion, and greenfield capital projects.
Qualifications for the Project Scheduler include:
• Minimum 5 years of project scheduling experience supporting capital projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6.
• Experience developing CapEx schedules from the ground up.
• Ability to build conceptual schedules through Concept Development (CD) and Design Basis (DB).
• Experience managing schedule updates, risk analysis, reporting, and schedule governance.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to challenge assumptions and proactively identify project risks.
• Experience integrating owner, engineering, EPCM, and construction schedules.
• Experience supporting large-scale capital projects valued between $50M-$1B.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Small molecule API facility experience preferred.
• Candidates with experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, oil & gas, or nuclear industries are encouraged to apply.
Compensation for the Project Scheduler:
• Pay Rate: $90-$115/hr W2
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), sick leave if required by law, and additional benefit offerings.
This job opens for applications on 11/2/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
Keywords: Project Scheduler, Primavera P6, Project Controls, Capital Projects, CapEx, Construction Scheduling, Integrated Master Schedule, Greenfield Projects, Brownfield Projects, Schedule Risk Analysis, Critical Path Method, CPM Scheduling, EPCM, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, API Manufacturing, Program Management, Construction Management, Capital Expansion, Project Governance, Schedule Forecasting, Project Planning, Risk Management.

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