Project Scheduler

Project Scheduler – Design & EPCM Projects 

Location: Yamagata, Japan (Onsite) 
Contract: 12-month renewable contract – Start ASAP 
Language Requirement: Fluent Japanese (non-negotiable) 
 
We are looking for an experienced Project Scheduler to join a dynamic engineering and construction 
team supporting large-scale design-build and EPCM projects in Japan. 
 
 
Role Overview 
As the Project Scheduler, you will develop, maintain, and analyse critical path schedules for multiple 
project phases including design, construction, procurement, and commissioning. You will provide 
expert-level schedule insights, progress reporting, and mentorship to junior scheduling staff, 
ensuring project timelines are accurate, transparent, and compliant with corporate and contractual 
standards. 
 
 
Key Responsibilities

• Develop CPM schedules for complex Design-Build and EPCM projects using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
• Facilitate interactive planning sessions and Last Planner System (LPS) activities with project teams
• Build WBS, identify milestones, KPIs, and progressively add detailed scheduling information
• Review and integrate vendor and subcontractor schedules into master project schedules
• Create customized schedule reports to meet project-specific needs
• Update schedules, evaluate performance, report variances, and assist in mitigation planning
• Perform critical path, float path, and schedule slip analyses to proactively manage risks
• Objectively report schedule health, progress, risks, and opportunities to leadership
• Mentor and coach junior scheduling staff to enhance scheduling capability within the team
• Ensure compliance with corporate standards and contractual scheduling requirements

Qualifications & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years’ industry experience, including 5+ years in project scheduling
• Expert in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• Experience scheduling $100M+ multi-phase capital projects (design, procurement, construction, commissioning)
• Experience leading interactive pull-planning and LPS sessions
• Proven ability to mentor and guide junior scheduling staff
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
• Fluent Japanese (non-negotiable)