Program Scheduler

Piper Companies is seeking a Program Scheduler to support a major long‑term capital expansion project within the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry for a 3-year onsite contract based out of Clayton, NC. The Program Scheduler will play a key role in coordinating schedules across multiple workstreams for a large‑scale brownfield initiative involving shutdowns, production‑active environments, and complex tie‑ins.

Responsibilities of the Program Scheduler include:

· Lead integration of schedules across engineering, procurement, construction, and startup teams

· Maintain a unified program schedule and ensure project managers understand true critical path drivers

· Identify schedule risks early and communicate impacts clearly to leadership and stakeholders

· Track planning maturity, challenge assumptions, and ensure alignment across execution phases

· Support shutdown and tie‑in planning to ensure work fits within strict downtime windows

Qualifications for the Program Scheduler include:

· Experience supporting large capital projects, including at least one project valued at $500M+

· Background working in regulated industries (pharma, biotech, oil & gas, or similar)

· Strong understanding of construction execution plus startup/commissioning and qualification activities

· Prior experience with brownfield expansions involving multiple shutdowns and active operations

· Ability to engage directors/managers, present schedule risks, and drive cross‑disciplinary coordination

Compensation for the Program Scheduler:

Salary Range: $185,000-$205,000/year (USD)

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

This job opens for applications on 03/12/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: program scheduling, capital projects, brownfield expansion, shutdown planning, commissioning, qualification, critical path, risk management, engineering schedules, construction sequencing, procurement timelines, startup planning, pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulated industries, large capital projects, schedule integration, stakeholder communication, cross‑functional leadership

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