About Company:
JC Automation Corp. (JCA) was founded in 1997 with the mission of filling a gap between technology and regulatory requirements in the life science manufacturing industry. The company offers highly capable resources at an affordable cost to build solutions and execute projects in: Automation, Control Systems Integration, Information Technology, System Integration and Regulatory Compliance.
JCA is a HUBZone Certified Small Business Firm, NMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise, and Certified Critical Industry Supplier. It’s mission is to add value by delivering quality services & solutions on time all the time by transforming processes & technology into business advantages.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) Scheduler is responsible for maintaining the integrated C&Q schedule and supporting schedule impact analysis for C&Q reporting. This role coordinates closely with the Project Integrator and the broader project team to keep C&Q activities aligned with document preparation, field execution, and the overall project schedule, escalating concerns as needed to keep the schedule on track.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Integrated Schedule Maintenance: Maintain the integrated C&Q schedule, covering plan, actual, and forecast status.
- Schedule Impact Analysis: Support schedule impact analysis for C&Q reporting.
- Cross-Phase Alignment: Align the C&Q schedule with document preparation and execution phases, and provide inputs for weekly and monthly forums.
- Issue Escalation: Escalate any concerns or issues that may be impacting the C&Q schedule.
- Project Integrator Coordination: Work closely with the Project Integrator to ensure the latest updates on C&Q activities are captured and to stay current with changes in the overall project schedule.
- Schedule Scenario Analysis: Run schedule scenarios as needed and assess and communicate impacts to the C&Q schedule.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Experience developing and maintaining integrated schedules for Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) or comparable regulated project work.
- Proficiency with scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project) and schedule controls practices (baseline management, progress updates, forecasting).
- Ability to perform schedule impact analysis and communicate drivers/risks for C&Q reporting (weekly/monthly).
- Strong coordination skills to align schedule with document readiness (protocols, test scripts, turnover packages) and field execution.
- Clear written and verbal communication; able to support forums and produce schedule visuals/metrics as needed.
Preferred
- Prior experience supporting CQV deliverables and turnover/handshake processes in GMP/regulated environments.
- Familiarity with progress measurement for C&Q (e.g., protocol readiness, execution, deviations/punchlist closure) and dashboard reporting.
- Experience working onsite and coordinating with construction, QA, engineering, and C&Q leads.
SKILLS
Technical Skills
- Integrated schedule development and maintenance for C&Q (plan/actual/forecast).
- Scheduling tools: Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
- Schedule controls practices: baseline management, progress updates, and forecasting.
- Schedule impact and scenario analysis for C&Q reporting.
- Production of schedule visuals and metrics for weekly/monthly forums and dashboard reporting.
Soft Skills
- Strong cross-functional coordination with construction, QA, engineering, and C&Q leads.
- Clear written and verbal communication for forums and stakeholder updates.
- Proactive issue escalation and follow-through.
- Collaborative alignment with the Project Integrator and project team on evolving schedule changes.
