Project Scheduler

Project Scheduler

Pharmaceutical Capital Projects (Contract)

Location: North Chicago, IL (Hybrid — 3 days onsite, 2 remote)

Duration: 6-month contract with strong likelihood of extension to 18 months

Brooksource is partnering with a leading global pharmaceutical company at their North Chicago campus to identify a Project Scheduler for a major multi-phase capital construction project. This is a complex, active renovation of a 4-story pharmaceutical manufacturing facility involving multiple construction phases, equipment installation, and coordination across a large cross-functional project team.

This role is ideal for a seasoned construction scheduler who understands the regulated pharma environment — someone who knows that change control is the gating item before construction begins, understands CQV milestones, and can hold contractors accountable while staying proactively ahead of schedule risks.

What You'll Do

• Maintain and build onto an existing MS Project schedule already hundreds of lines deep, adding detail across decommissioning, regulatory/licensing, change control tracking, and construction phases
• Run two-week lookaheads, identify and track float, and proactively communicate schedule risks before they become problems
• Coordinate schedule inputs from the Construction Manager, CQV coordinator, project controls/procurement, and operations teams
• Produce regular schedule updates and status reports for project leadership
• Participate in project meetings and hold contractors accountable to their schedule commitments
• Support a fast-paced, direct project team environment where self-direction and proactive communication are essential

What You'll Need

• 7 years of project scheduling experience — pharma, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environment experience is required
• Demonstrated understanding of pharma capital project phases including change control, CQV, and construction sequencing
• Strong MS Project proficiency — this is the tool used on the project; P6/Primavera experience is a plus but not required
• Experience scheduling in active, operating facilities with multiple concurrent work fronts
• Strong communication skills and the ability to push back, advocate for the schedule, and work proactively without being managed
• Local to the Chicagoland area — travel reimbursement is not provided

Preferred:

• Experience at a pharma EPC firm (Turner & Townsend, Jacobs, CRB, IPS, etc.)
• Food manufacturing or chemical plant scheduling background will also be considered
• API experience is a plus but not required

Logistics

• Location: North Chicago, IL — 3 days onsite minimum, 2 days remote
• Start: ASAP — interviews targeting June
• Duration: 6-month contract, strong likelihood of extending 18 months with potential for FTE conversion
• Interview Process: One 30-minute interview with the hiring team

Why Join Us?

• 401(k) Matching Plan
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Relationship Driven Process to Find Your Best Fit
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Regular Meetings to Ensure Quality in Your Engagement

How to Apply If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply directly or connect with a Brooksource recruiter to discuss the role in more detail.

About Us

At Brooksource, relationships are the foundation of everything we do. Since 2000, we've built lasting partnerships with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver an exceptional experience across every engagement. As a trusted IT and Engineering services provider, Brooksource supports Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our proprietary Workforce Transformation program.

We are a certified partner of leading platforms, including Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud, enabling us to deliver scalable, end-to-end technology solutions.

With a growing national footprint, Brooksource is redefining expectations in IT consulting, engineering services, and technology workforce solutions.

EEO Statement

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Benefits & Perks

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee's needs. We offer a 401k plan with company match, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing services such as virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, and life coaching.

Pay Disclaimer

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation. Additional factors considered include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and internal equity.