Job Description

PROJECT CONTROLS PROFESSIONAL WITH A PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE. We are seeking an experienced PROJECT PLANNER / SCHEDULER. The position is located in the Raleigh, NC. Ideal candidate will have excellent leadership and working experience in the pharmaceutical and/or high-tech manufacturing industry (strong preference toward candidates with biotech/pharma experience)

As a Construction Project Planner/Scheduler with Turner & Townsend Taurus you will support our clients by developing and defining their project goals and objectives, and creating master plans that include timelines, required resources, the order of needed tasks, and the responsibilities of each project team member. You are the face of our company and as such must represent our company well by being professional and motivated to exceed client expectations.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, monitor, and update integrated project plans and schedules so that projects can be executed in the most efficient manner possible
• Interface with project stakeholders as a trusted advisor to provide guidance and recommendations for the project
• Prepare baseline schedules and schedule basis documents for approval by project teams
• Assess impacts to the critical path and near-critical activities and report to the project team
• Monitor schedule deviations and variances and assist in the developing of alternative methods for corrective action
• Prepare and provide schedule progress reports, trending charts, and schedule analysis on a periodic basis
• Maintain a record of scope changes, trends, and variances that potentially affect schedule performance
• Assure credibility of the information contained in the schedule
• Review schedules with project team members on a regular basis to ensure that accurate and timely data is incorporated in the schedule

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree (preferably Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field)

4-8 years as a planner/scheduler 

Expertise using Primavera P6 and / or MS Project

Experience within the construction industry is a must, candidates with additional life sciences experience strongly preferred

Local candidates preferred, if not local, must be relocatable (relocation assistance provided)

Must possess exemplary communication skills - both oral and written

Additional Information

TURNER & TOWNSEND is a leading independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. With 108 offices in 45 countries, we draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients’ assets. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

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