AcceleratedPM is seeking an experienced Senior Planner/Scheduler with a strong background in pharmaceutical manufacturing projects to join our team. This role is critical for the successful planning, scheduling, and execution of large-scale pharmaceutical construction projects. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience managing complex, high-value projects and is deeply skilled in planning processes, resource and cost loading, earned value management, and schedule development based on project quantities.
Location/Travel:
This will be a hybrid role initially, transitioning to full time on site during construction starting late 2025 through 2027.
Duties and responsibilities could include:
Planning and Scheduling
- Develop and manage comprehensive project schedule for a large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing new build ($1B+).
- Create detailed plans that define the scope, objectives, and timeline of project activities.
- Facilitate interactive planning sessions with key trades and other critical stakeholders to drive a more detailed schedule with realistic duration, correct logic and buy-in from all parties.
Cost and Resource Loading
- Perform cost and resource loading of schedules, ensuring accurate representation of project needs.
- Collaborate with project teams to assess and allocate required resources effectively.
Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Implement EVM principles to track project performance against baseline plans.
- Conduct regular productivity measurements and analysis to forecast project trends and performance against baseline.
Detailed Schedule Development
- Develop quantity-driven schedules that emphasize productivity and progress tracking.
- Ensure that schedules are based on accurate quantities (provided by others) rather than task descriptions alone.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Analyze and report project progress, productivity trends, and deviations from the baseline.
- Provide actionable recommendations to address variances and improve project outcomes.
Collaboration and Leadership
- Partner with project managers, cost estimators, and other stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Lead planning and scheduling workshops to align teams and stakeholders on project timelines.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Experience
- Minimum of 10 years in project planning and scheduling within the pharmaceutical sector.
Mega Project Expertise
- Proven experience on pharmaceutical manufacturing new builds valued at $300M+ (preferably $1B+).
Planning Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage detailed project plans beyond scheduling.
Facilitation Skills
- Proven ability to lead interactive planning sessions with key trades and stakeholders.
Technical Proficiency
- Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools, with experience in resource and cost loading.
Analytical Skills
- Strong understanding of earned value management, productivity measurement, and analysis.
Location
- Must be based in the Chicagoland area or willing to relocate
.Education
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Certifications
- PMP or PSP certification is a plus.