Scheduling Manager

Otak • West Lafayette, IN

1d • $150,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Are you interested in growing your career while supporting the planning and delivery of complex, high-tech building projects? Otak is seeking a driven Scheduling Manager to lead projects in West Lafayette, Indiana, from concept through construction and owner occupancy. You will work with skilled professionals to gather critical input, support strong decision-making, problem-solve, and help deliver projects through completion on behalf of our clients. What Youll Do Plan, manage, and maintain project schedules across all phases, from early planning through construction and handover. Coordinate with client teams, project managers, and functional groups to communicate schedule status, collect progress data, and maintain real-time schedule updates. Develop and manage schedules in a multi-user Primavera P6 environment, integrating Last Planner System (LPS) processes with the supply chain. Coordinate design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and start-up activities within the overall schedule. Monitor schedule performance through earned value analysis, risk modeling, and what-if scenario planning, and develop mitigation strategies as needed. Maintain the master program schedule and prepare weekly and/or monthly schedule reports. What You Bring Bachelors and/or Masters degree in engineering, science, construction, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in scheduling, planning, and project controls. Experience within the semiconductor, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industries, across both commercial and construction environments, is preferred. Extensive experience across the full project lifecycle, with a proven ability to develop and manage schedules supporting design, construction, start-up, and operation of complex facilities. Strong technical and business problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands across multiple projects, facilities, and engineering disciplines. Working knowledge of lean scheduling methodologies, including Last Planner, Pull Planning, Kanban, and Takt. Demonstrated experience with Primavera P6, including master planning, schedule development, progress reporting, critical path analysis, procurement tracking, earned value management, and cost and change control. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications, and work location as well as market and business considerations. Salary range: $150,000 - $190,000 per year Benefits At our core, we believe that supporting our communities begins with supporting our employees. No matter what stage youre at in your career, we have a comprehensive total rewards program to enhance your quality of life, help support your family, and assist you in achieving your personal and professional goals. Otak employees enjoy competitive salaries; discretionary performance bonuses; no-cost medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, HRA/HSA; a 401(k)-retirement match that is 100% vested immediately; Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on your industry experience rather than your seniority plus 9 paid holidays per year; support for your professional registration and/or certification fees; and much more! If you are out of the area and interested in relocating for this opportunity, relocation assistance may be provided. Why work at Otak? Were not just looking for skills and experience, having shared values is just as important! When you work at Otak, you arent just joining a firm youre joining a community. We believe our best work happens in a culture of collaboration and inclusion, where the expertise of diverse individuals can thrive in a foundation of teamwork. The work environment we create is built on a simple concept: working on interesting projects with interesting people. However, we dont just believe in cultivating our own community; were also committed to enriching the communities around us with smart, creative solutions. We know our employees make an investment in us, so were committed to making an investment in them. Seasoned experts and young professionals work together to encourage personal growth and skill development at all experience levels. Plus, were expanding and were dedicated to developing an internal infrastructure with the strength and talent to support that growth. Equal Opportunity At Otak, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and respectful for all. We believe that diverse perspectives enrich our work environment, fuel innovation, and are essential to our collective success. We are dedicated to maintaining a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment, and bias. Every individual at Otak is valued, included, and treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions, including those related to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We strive to ensure that our practices uphold fairness and equity at every stage of the employment lifecycle. Our Vision for an Inclusive Workplace We are committed to creating an environment where: Diverse identities are embraced, and differences are valued as a source of strength. Every employee feels safe to be their authentic self and contributes meaningfully. Unique perspectives are encouraged, and open dialogue is welcomed to foster innovation. Curiosity replaces judgment, and respectful engagement is prioritized in all interactions. Relationships are built on mutual trust, dignity, and respect, forming the foundation of our workplace culture. We provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, including pregnant employees, to ensure an accessible and supportive work environment. If you require assistance or accommodations during the application process or in the workplace, please contact Otaks People Services Department at [email protected] . Join us in shaping a more inclusive future !

Requirements

• Bachelors and/or Masters degree in engineering, science, construction, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in scheduling, planning, and project controls.
• Extensive experience across the full project lifecycle, with a proven ability to develop and manage schedules supporting design, construction, start-up, and operation of complex facilities.
• Strong technical and business problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands across multiple projects, facilities, and engineering disciplines.
• Working knowledge of lean scheduling methodologies, including Last Planner, Pull Planning, Kanban, and Takt.
• Demonstrated experience with Primavera P6, including master planning, schedule development, progress reporting, critical path analysis, procurement tracking, earned value management, and cost and change control.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within the semiconductor, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industries, across both commercial and construction environments, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and maintain project schedules across all phases, from early planning through construction and handover.
• Coordinate with client teams, project managers, and functional groups to communicate schedule status, collect progress data, and maintain real-time schedule updates.
• Develop and manage schedules in a multi-user Primavera P6 environment, integrating Last Planner System (LPS) processes with the supply chain.
• Coordinate design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and start-up activities within the overall schedule.
• Monitor schedule performance through earned value analysis, risk modeling, and what-if scenario planning, and develop mitigation strategies as needed.
• Maintain the master program schedule and prepare weekly and/or monthly schedule reports.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• discretionary performance bonuses
• no-cost medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, HRA/HSA
• a 401(k)-retirement match that is 100% vested immediately
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on your industry experience rather than your seniority plus 9 paid holidays per year
• support for your professional registration and/or certification fees
• relocation assistance may be provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees