Project Scheduler

Job Title: Project Scheduler
Onsite - Wilmington NC (M - F 8am - 5pm)
OT as needed
6 Months Contract

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 & 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 organizations 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 Corning Optical Fiber and Cable Manufacturing sites in North Carolina.

Hours of Work/Work Schedule

• 40 hours M-F adjusted hours.
• This position overtime exempt.

Why TalentBurst
At TalentBurst we deliver more than talent we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision transparency and results we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical dental vision and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.