Title: Project Scheduler (Prod Planning Planner II)
Location: Wilmington, NC 28405 (Onsite)
Duration: 6+ months Contract (with further possible extension)
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, OT as needed
Role Summary:
· The Project Scheduler serves as the primary source for developing, maintaining, and optimizing integrated schedules across a portfolio of capital projects.
· This role supports projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, from design and planning through execution, commissioning, and closeout.
· The Scheduler drives schedule accuracy, visibility, and accountability by partnering with Project Leaders, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to identify risks, manage constraints, and ensure successful milestone delivery.
· This position also leads to implementation of the Last Planner System (LPS), facilitating collaborative planning processes that improve project performance and execution reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
· Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules across multiple active projects.
· Establish project baselines, conduct critical path analysis, and evaluate schedule impacts and recovery plans.
· Partners with Project Leaders and project teams to monitor progress, forecast completion dates, and manage schedule risks.
· Facilitate Last Planner System (LPS) activities, including pull planning, look-ahead planning, weekly work planning, and constraint management.
· Track and report schedule performance metrics, including Percent Plan Complete (PPC) and portfolio health indicators.
· Prepare portfolio-level dashboards, status reports, and executive summaries.
· Support project reviews, governance processes, and leadership reporting.
· Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to scheduling processes, planning standards, and project execution effectiveness.
· Provide training, coaching, and guidance on scheduling best practices and LPS methodologies.
Required Education, Experience and Skills:
· AAS degree or higher, experience in Construction Management, Project Management, or related field. At least 2 - 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
· 5+ years of scheduling, project controls, or project management experience. Strong teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to safety.
· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or comparable scheduling tools.
· Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM), schedule forecasting, resource planning, and risk management.
· Experience with Lean Construction principles and Last Planner System preferred.
· PMP, PMI-SP, or Lean Construction certifications are a plus.
· Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting/dashboard development skills.
Desired Skills:
· Serves as the organization's scheduling SME. Background in manufacturing or construction environments.
· Coaches and trains project teams on scheduling best practices. Experience in optical fiber manufacturing is a plus.
· Promote adoption of LPS and standard work processes.
· Strong knowledge of Last Planner System principles and application.
· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent scheduling software.
· Understanding of Sequencing construction activities and field execution.
· Experienced Critical Path Method scheduling.
Travel Requirements:
· Occasional travel may be required to vendor locations to gather equipment-related information; travel is expected to be minimal.
· Travel will be required to Client’s Optical Fiber and Cable Manufacturing sites in North Carolina.
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Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
