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Project Scheduler
Job Description
Location: Japan
Position Summary
The Project Scheduler is responsible for preparing and maintaining both high-level and detailed CPM schedules across design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and integrated Design-Build / EPCM projects.
Using industry-standard scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project), this role develops KPIs, tracks progress, and provides regular reporting to project teams and leadership. The position ensures that scheduling practices align with internal standards and contractual obligations.
This role may be performed remotely, with travel required based on project needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop CPM schedules across a range of project types, including complex Design-Build and EPCM projects
- Facilitate interactive planning sessions and Last Planner System (LPS) activities
- Collaborate with project teams to develop WBS structures, define key milestones, and establish KPIs
- Perform quality reviews of vendor and trade partner schedules and integrate them into master schedules
- Create customized schedule reports tailored to project requirements
- Update schedules, evaluate performance, identify variances, and support mitigation planning
- Conduct detailed critical path, float path, and schedule delay analyses
- Provide objective reporting on schedule health, risks, and opportunities to leadership
- Ensure scheduling practices align with company standards and contractual requirements
- Mentor and develop junior scheduling professionals to strengthen scheduling capabilities
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 10 years of industry experience, including at least 5 years in a dedicated scheduling role
- Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to independently develop preliminary schedules with minimal project team input
- Experience supporting large-scale capital projects (multi-phase design through commissioning)
- Experience facilitating pull-planning and LPS planning sessions
- Experience mentoring and leading junior scheduling staff
- Strong verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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