Capital Projects Scheduler

Job Title:

Capital Projects Scheduler Location:

North Chicago, IL Hire Type:

Contract (12+ months | Multi-Year Project)

Target Pay Rate:

$60/hour (W2)

Benefits:

PTO, paid holidays, BCBS medical plans, dental/vision plans, 401(k),

ESOP Must-Have Skills:

Experience supporting capital project scheduling Experience working on capital projects valued at $100M+ Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project (MS Project) Experience managing schedules within compressed or accelerated project timelines

Job Summary:

Seeking a Capital Projects Scheduler to support large-scale capital engineering and construction initiatives at our client's pharmaceutical manufacturing headquarters. This individual will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing project schedules for high-value capital projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting complex capital projects exceeding $100M in value and will be comfortable managing aggressive project timelines while collaborating with engineering, construction, and project management teams.

Job Duties:

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for large-scale capital projects Track project milestones, critical paths, and schedule dependencies Monitor schedule performance and identify risks or delays proactively Support project teams with schedule updates, forecasting, and reporting Coordinate with engineering, construction, and project management stakeholders to ensure project alignment Assist with schedule recovery planning for compressed or accelerated timelines Generate schedule reports and present project status updates to leadership as needed Ensure scheduling best practices and project controls processes are followed throughout the project lifecycle

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field preferred 5+ years of experience in capital project scheduling or project controls Experience supporting capital projects valued at $100M or greater required Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project (MS Project) required Experience working within highly regulated manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical, or industrial environments preferred Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.