Job Description

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA (On-site)

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotech Capital Projects

Salary: $90,000 – $125,000 base

Employment Type: Full-time

Relocation: Not offered for this role

Overview

Our client is seeking a Junior Controls Manager to support schedule management across a portfolio of large-scale capital projects within the pharmaceutical and biotech space.

This role is focused on project scheduling, critical path analysis, and project controls execution , working closely with project teams to ensure accurate timelines, resource planning, and overall project performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support schedule management across a portfolio of projects

• Maintain and update project schedules to ensure accurate critical path identification

• Ensure proper logic, sequencing, and resource loading within schedules

• Review schedules regularly with project teams to ensure accuracy and alignment

• Develop and maintain 3-week look-ahead schedules for ongoing operations

• Prepare schedule progress reports, trend analysis, and performance updates

• Track scope changes, schedule variances, and potential impacts to project timelines

• Analyze and process change orders for schedule impact

• Develop and maintain schedules in Primavera P6

• Create and manage baseline and master schedules, tracking progress against baseline

• Build detailed critical path network schedules using standard WBS structures

• Review and analyze schedules from contractors, A/E firms, and stakeholders

• Evaluate schedule logic, float paths, and constructability considerations

• Support risk analysis and identify potential scheduling conflicts

• Participate in project meetings and scheduling coordination sessions

• Conduct frequent field visits during construction phases

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience using Primavera P6

• Strong understanding of project scheduling and controls

• Ability to quickly learn new tools and systems

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Experience supporting scheduling during the project design phase

• Experience with large-scale / greenfield construction projects

• Comfortable working on-site and conducting field visits

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in GMP, pharmaceutical, or biotech project environments

• Exposure to construction claims analysis

• Experience reviewing schedules across multiple stakeholders (GCs, A/E firms, etc.)

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and reliable project schedules

• Clear visibility on critical path and project risks

• Strong coordination across project teams

• Proactive identification of schedule impacts and delays

• Effective communication of schedule performance and updates

Target Background (Nice to Have)

Candidates may come from roles such as:

• Project Controls Engineer

• Scheduler / Planning Engineer

• Cost Controls Engineer

• Project Controls Analyst / Specialist

Experience with leading engineering, construction, or consulting firms is highly relevant.

Additional Notes

• This is a fully on-site role in Thousand Oaks, CA

• Reports to the Project Controls Manager

• Frequent interaction with field teams and project stakeholders

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