Senior Scheduler, Richmond, VA

WORLD WIDE PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS is a project solutions organization committed to implementing lean constructions, collaborative contracting, and execution approaches to enable breakthroughs in performance.
World Wide Professional Solutions (WWPS) is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Scheduler to join our project team supporting a large-scale Bio Pharma construction project in Richmond, VA. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in Bio Pharma construction scheduling with experience managing complex, fast-paced capital projects. Candidates with both Bio Pharma and Semiconductor experience are highly encouraged to apply. This role will be onsite, working directly with the client and project partners to ensure that all scheduling and reporting activities align with project milestones, procurement requirements, and critical path objectives. This is an onsite position in Richmond, VA. Candidates must be local, open to relocation with an approved package, or able to support the project onsite through a per-diem arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for base-build and process systems in large-scale Bio Pharma construction environments.
• Coordinate and integrate multiple schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and validation phases.
• Collaborate closely with design, construction, and OEM vendor teams to define procurement schedules and long-lead item tracking aligned with project timelines.
• Serve as a key liaison with project controls, trade partners, and client representatives to ensure transparent communication of schedule impacts and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead and mentor a team of schedulers and planning technicians responsible for maintaining trade, fabrication, and installation schedules.
• Aggregate and reconcile data from various project sources to maintain the master schedule and ensure alignment with the plan of record.
• Support schedule integration with commercial systems and procurement packages to ensure synchronization between purchasing and construction delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in scheduling processes, performance metrics, and project delivery outcomes.
• Prepare, baseline, and maintain project schedules independently and collaboratively.
• Perform schedule analysis, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Track and document project progress, milestones, and deliverables.
• Generate weekly and monthly reports and schedule narratives for project leadership.
• Support Project Managers with schedule data for cost forecasting and performance tracking.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Demonstrated experience in Bio Pharma Construction scheduling (required).
• 5+ years of Experience with Semiconductor or Advanced Manufacturing projects (preferred).
• Proven ability to coordinate and organize multiple sources of schedule input and performance data into an integrated master schedule.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 required.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills required (VBA, Access, or SQL knowledge helpful).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying schedule conflicts or risks.
• Ability to lead within a collaborative, fast-paced construction environment.
• Experience with Lean Construction principles, Pull-Planning, and Last Planner Systems® strongly preferred.
• Experience in base-build and/or greenfield project scheduling.
• Minimum education: High school diploma (required); AA or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, or Computer Science (preferred).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred).
• Equivalent experience will be considered.

Why Join Wwps? This Is A Full-Time Position With World Wide Professional Solutions. We Offer Excellent Benefits Starting On Day One, Including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Company-match retirement plan
• Paid holidays and time off

Join WWPS and contribute to delivering a world-class Bio Pharma facility that supports life sciences innovation and critical U.S. healthcare infrastructure.
This is a full-time position for World Wide Professional Solutions. We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, and a company match retirement plan. All benefits begin the FIRST DAY of employment. 
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