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Senior Scheduler, Life Sciences, Project & Development Services

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Acord (association For Cooperative Operations Research And Development)
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Job Title: Senior Scheduler, Life Sciences, Project & Development Services

Job Description Summary

This senior level role will act as the face of the company responsible for the client relationship with regards to planning. Will make an immediate impact at a client by working with key stakeholders to develop high-level strategic schedules and resource plans to support the client through the early phases of the project lifecycle to closeout. Will work with the project cost lead and project controls manager to develop a plan for the long-term support of the project including building, managing and reporting on the schedule.

Must have exceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving. Must have the ability to lead a team and/or mentor less experienced team members.

Job Description

Establish the schedule management program and deliverables to be used on large scale capital programs (tools, technology, processes and procedures)

Interface with project stakeholders as a trusted advisor to provide guidance and strategic recommendations for the project

Develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules aligned with program and project goals

Plan and coordinate all Owner scope activities within integrated project schedule

Integrate all third party plans and schedules into integrated project schedule

Facilitate interactive planning sessions and quantitative risk assessments when required

Prepare baseline schedules (and schedule basis), progress schedules, and what-if schedules

Establish schedule analysis and reporting metrics for both senior management and project team

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 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

Education/Experience
  • Bachelor s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
  • 10 or more years of related experience in working as a planner/scheduler on capital projects, including design and construction phases.
  • Direct experience working on teams within a complex, matrixed environment.
  • Expertise using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
  • Experience with in the construction industry required, candidates with additional life sciences experience strongly preferred.
  • Must possess exemplary communication skills - both oral and written.
Compensation & Benefits

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $  - $

Equal Employment Opportunity Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

ADA Accommodation In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at or email. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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Cushman & Wakefield

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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