Junior Controls Manager (Project Controls / Scheduling) Job at CB Smart Recruit, Thousand Oaks, CA

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  • CB Smart Recruit
  • Thousand Oaks, CA

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

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors

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