Project Scheduler

Job Description

ORCAS is seeking a Scheduler who can support major, high-visibility projects and programs with a strong focus on schedule accuracy, alignment, and data integrity. This role will support project-level and program-level scheduling efforts across multiple workstreams and dashboards, ensuring consistency and quality across complex, fast-moving initiatives.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, precise, and observant, with experience working across multiple scheduling tools and platforms. This role also offers the opportunity to help build and standardize scheduling best practices across projects, sites, and contractors.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and manage quality project-level and program-level CPM schedules 
  

• Perform what-if schedule scenarios, advanced schedule analysis, change analysis, and variance analysis reports 
  

• Ensure schedules are developed in compliance with corporate and department requirements and contractual requirements
  

• Support program-level scheduling across multiple initiatives and stakeholders
  

• Perform quality control of schedule data and milestone dates across various dashboards and systems (Smartsheet, SharePoint, MS Online, etc.)
  

• Ensure alignment of schedules across workstreams and maintain consistency of program data
  

• Develop and optimize automated workflows, particularly within Smartsheet, to improve efficiency of QC processes
  

• Assist in standardizing scheduling best practices across projects, sites, and contractors
  

• Support the development and implementation of streamlined scheduling workflows
  

• Create and maintain program-level schedule visuals using Office Timeline Pro or similar tools
  

• Perform schedule analysis and support reporting efforts using tools such as Power BI
  

• Facilitate coordination across teams to ensure schedule accuracy and timely updates
  

• Support local capital projects for candidates located near preferred sites
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in project and program scheduling
  

• Strong experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and other scheduling tools
  

• Experience with Smartsheet, including dashboard management and workflow automation, preferred
  

• Familiarity with SharePoint, Microsoft Online, and other collaboration tools
  

• Experience with Power BI or similar analytical tools
  

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and organization
  

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across cross-functional teams
  

• Strong communication and presentation capabilities: written and verbal
  

• Demonstrate a team spirit and strong dedication to success of the team
  

Education & Experience

• Experience on projects in life sciences and construction is strongly preferred
  

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related technical field
  

• PMI or AACE certification is a plus
  

Benefits

• 401(k)
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Health insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Professional development assistance
  

Why ORCAS Project Controls?
ORCAS has been delivering specialized project controls for complex capital projects since 1988, not by growing the biggest team, but by building the best one. We're a place where your expertise is recognized, your growth is supported, and your work genuinely matters to the outcome of major projects.

At ORCAS, you're not a headcount. You're a professional with a career worth investing in. We support ongoing education, professional development, and the kind of collaborative environment where sharp people do their best work.

We hold ourselves to high standards. Integrity, loyalty, and trust aren't just words here. If you share those values and want to work alongside people who take their craft seriously, we'd like to hear from you.

Learn more at www.OrcasProjectControls.com