Technical Source is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer on a large-scale, greenfield capital project in Eastern North Carolina. We are seeking a Project Controls Specialist – Scheduling to support the schedule integration and controls team during a critical phase of project execution.

This role sits at the center of a fast-paced build, where real-time field conditions, schedule accuracy, and stakeholder visibility directly impact project success. If you thrive in environments where precision, urgency, and collaboration matter, this is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role on a flagship life sciences project.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in ensuring the project schedule reflects reality on the ground and supports proactive decision-making:

• Field Verification & Progress Validation
  Validate reported progress against actual field conditions to ensure schedule integrity and accuracy.
• Schedule Analysis & Risk Identification
  Monitor critical and near-critical path activities, identifying risks, delays, and opportunities for recovery.
• Schedule Updates & Reporting
  Collect and consolidate progress data to support bi-weekly schedule updates and forecasting efforts.
• Stakeholder Communication
  Develop clear, concise reporting materials and presentations for project leadership, enabling informed decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  Partner closely with project controls, construction, and engineering teams to ensure alignment between field execution and schedule logic.
• System Adoption & Optimization
  Quickly ramp up on Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC) while leveraging prior experience with Primavera P6 and / or Microsoft Project.

What We’re Looking For

• 10–15 years of experience in scheduling, project controls, or construction / project execution environments
• Proven experience supporting large-scale capital projects, ideally within pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industries
• Hands-on expertise with Primavera P6 and / or Microsoft Project
• Ability to quickly learn and operate within Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC)
• Strong understanding of field execution workflows and how they translate into schedule progress
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex schedule data into actionable insights
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-visibility project environments

What Makes This Role Different

• High-impact position on a major pharmaceutical greenfield project
• Direct exposure to project leadership and decision-making processes
• Opportunity to bridge the gap between field execution and executive-level reporting
• Work within a mature project controls environment utilizing industry-leading tools and best practices

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Consistently delivering accurate, timely bi-weekly schedule updates
• Providing clear visibility into risks and schedule performance
• Building trust with stakeholders through reliable, field-aligned data
• Becoming a go-to resource for schedule insight and decision support