Project Planner

Vantage Consulting
King of Prussia, PA

Project Scheduler (CQV / Primavera P6)

Lancaster, PA – King of Prussia, PA (Hybrid / On-site)

2 Year Contract

$80–$90 per hour


We are seeking an experienced Project Scheduler with a strong background in Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) and advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 to support a major pharmaceutical client. This role will play a critical part in planning, developing, and maintaining complex project schedules across multiple sites between Lancaster and King of Prussia, PA.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and update integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 across multiple workstreams
  • Collaborate with CQV, engineering, construction, and project management teams to ensure accurate schedule alignment
  • Track project progress, identify potential delays, and recommend corrective actions
  • Perform critical path analysis and risk assessments to support project delivery
  • Integrate CQV activities (commissioning, qualification, validation) into master schedules
  • Prepare schedule reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders and leadership
  • Ensure scheduling best practices and standards are followed across the project lifecycle
  • Support scenario planning, what-if analyses, and resource loading as required


Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of project scheduling experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industry
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Primavera P6
  • Strong experience supporting CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Validation) activities
  • Proven ability to manage large-scale, complex project schedules
  • Solid understanding of project controls, scheduling methodologies, and critical path management
  • Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working on GMP-regulated projects
  • Familiarity with EPCM project environments
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)


Work Environment:

  • Hybrid role with travel between Lancaster, PA and King of Prussia, PA
  • Collaborative, fast-paced pharmaceutical project environment


Compensation:

  • Competitive hourly rate: $80–$90 per hour, depending on experience

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