Senior Scheduler - Automation
Note : This position requires employees to be on-site up to five days per week at the project site. Work is primarily conducted on an active construction site with heavy equipment and machinery.
About the Company
Our client is a leading global construction consultancy renowned for delivering high-profile, complex and iconic large-scale capital projects. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, they are truly at the forefront of their industry.
We are currently seeking a talented full-time Senior Scheduler - Automation for Life Science, Industrial Manufacturing and Technology projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage detailed OT / MES schedules using Primavera P6 across multiple API facility projects
- Create Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for automation, MES, industrial networks, and process control systems
- Maintain flexible integration between OT / MES and master schedules while preserving critical dependencies
- Define interface points and milestones between OT / MES and other project workstreams (e.g., construction, CQV)
- Collaborate with CQV and master schedulers to align validation sequences and integrate timelines
- Participate in cross-functional scheduling reviews to resolve dependencies and conflicts
- Ensure consistency in coding structures, calendars, and reporting standards across scheduling teams
- Schedule design, configuration, FAT / SAT, and deployment of automation systems
- Plan MES implementation phases including build, testing, and cutover coordination
- Coordinate installation and commissioning of industrial network infrastructure
- Schedule PLC / DCS programming, SCADA configuration, and system integration activities
- Account for API manufacturing constraints and shared resources across Boulder site facilities
- Integrate CSV activities and validation protocols (IQ / OQ / PQ) into OT / MES schedules
- Conduct critical path analysis and identify OT / MES schedule risks and mitigation strategies
- Generate weekly updates and reports, supporting change management and audit readiness
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of Life Sciences Manufacturing Automation project scheduling experience, with expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6At least 5 years of OT / MES scheduling in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environmentsProven success working within large capital project teams and multi-scheduler environmentsStrong understanding of MES lifecycles, OT systems (SCADA, DCS, PLC), and industrial networksFamiliarity with pharmaceutical CSV protocols, validation cycles, and regulatory frameworksSkilled in schedule integration, loose coupling methodologies, and multi-project P6 databasesAdvanced knowledge of CPM and schedule network analysis techniquesExcellent collaboration and communication skills across CQV, construction, engineering, and IT teamsPSP or PMP certification preferred; knowledge of GAMP 5 and 21 CFR Part 11 is an assetExperience with both brownfield expansions and greenfield API facility construction projectsThis is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Scheduler - Automation looking to work on high-profile, challenging and innovative projects. If you're an ambitious professional who thrives in a client-facing role and enjoys delivering solutions that drive project success, we encourage you to apply.
Platinum Global Talent Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We refer candidates based on their qualifications and experience, without consideration of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Why this is a Great Opportunity
Full-time position with competitive compensationComprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)Opportunity to work in a client-facing role delivering significant and impactful capital projects.Collaborative and supportive work environment with the opportunity for growth in your careerBenefits
Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceLife Insurance and Accidental Death and DismembermentDisability Insurance401(k) plan