Project Controls & Scheduling Lead Engineer

PerkinElmer

Lead Engineer in Project Controls managing schedules for biomanufacturing projects at PerkinElmer. Collaborating with clients and teams to ensure project performance and reporting.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeIllinois, Kansas, Montana, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project controls, including schedule management, cost forecasting, and performance analysis. Proficient in utilizing advanced tools for project tracking and reporting to support decision-making and project success.

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Project ControlsSchedule ManagementCost ForecastingMicrosoft ExcelOracle Primavera P6

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingCost ModelingVariance AnalysisPerformance ReportingForecastingRecovery PlanningData AnalysisEarned Value ManagementIntegrated Project ScheduleBaseline Management

Soft Skills

AccountabilityTime ManagementDecision-MakingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectSmartsheetDashboards

Industry Keywords

CGMP Facility Start-UpProject ManagementLife ScienceEngineeringConstruction Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and update project schedules, cost models, progress tracking tools, and performance reports
Perform detailed schedule logic updates, progress status, forecasting, variance analysis, and recovery planning
Independently prepare project controls reports, dashboards, and management summaries
Utilize inputs from Project Coordinators, field teams, and other disciplines while retaining accountability for final project controls outputs
Maintain the integrated project schedule, including baseline management, updates, and look ahead planning
Track installed quantities, productivity, and earned value to support accurate cost and schedule forecasting
Monitor cost performance, change impacts, and forecast trends in coordination with the Project Manager
Identify schedule and cost variances, risks, and opportunities, and recommend mitigation or recovery actions
Prepare and issue weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc internal and external project controls reports
Develop and maintain project dashboards and performance metrics aligned with project and corporate requirements
Conduct in-depth analysis of schedule, cost, and performance data to support proactive decision-making.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction Management or related discipline
4-7+ years of equivalent work experience in Project Controls, cGMP facility start-up, project management and/or comparable military experience.
Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera P6, Smartsheet a plus.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
Willingness to travel as required to support project and business needs.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver's license.

Benefits

Comp & perks

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Support continuous improvement of project-level controls workflows and reporting efficiency.