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Project Control Analyst - Project Scheduler / Expeditor

On-site in Tarragona·Full-time·Added 1 month ago

Intertek

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Intertek doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Tarragona

    No relocation package mentioned.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Opportunity to join a large-scale international industrial project.

Exposure to a multicultural environment with direct interaction with international clients and suppliers.

Opportunity to work on technically challenging, high-impact projects.

International travel within Europe, primarily to Germany.

Professional development within complex industrial fabrication and construction projects.

Close collaboration with project management and project controls teams based in Europe and the United States.

The role

We are seeking an experienced Project Scheduler / Expeditor to join a major international industrial module fabrication project based at the Port of Tarragona.

What you'll do

The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing project schedules, monitoring fabrication progress, reviewing vendor performance and equipment delivery forecasts, identifying risks and delays, and delivering high-quality reporting and schedule analysis to support project management decision-making.

This is a full-time, site-based position requiring close collaboration with yard management, fabrication contractors, equipment vendors, inspection teams, project controls personnel, and client representatives based in the United States.

  • Analyze detailed fabrication schedules submitted by the module fabricator and equipment vendors using Primavera P6.
  • Review progress reports, production data, schedule updates, vendor information, and equipment delivery forecasts.
  • Evaluate schedule logic, activity sequencing, critical and near-critical paths, float, productivity, milestones, and forecast completion dates.
  • Identify schedule delays, emerging risks, inconsistencies, missing information, and potential impacts on fabrication, inspection, equipment delivery, and project milestones.
  • Compare reported progress against actual physical progress observed in the fabrication yard.
  • Prepare weekly schedule analysis reports, forecasts, and progress updates.
  • Lead weekly progress review meetings and present schedule findings, risks, trends, constraints, and recommended actions.
  • Develop executive-level PowerPoint presentations, Excel reports, dashboards, trackers, charts, and management summaries.
  • Interface regularly with fabricator schedulers, vendor schedulers, project controls personnel, production teams, inspection teams, and expediting personnel.
  • Expedite critical equipment and materials through direct engagement with vendors, including visits to supplier facilities across Europe when required.
  • Maintain accurate records of schedule concerns, vendor commitments, action items, forecast changes, and recovery plans.
  • Participate in meetings with international teams, including client management based in the United States.

Requirements

We are looking for a highly analytical professional with solid experience in project scheduling and industrial project execution who meets the following qualifications:

  • Demonstrated expertise in project scheduling and schedule analysis.
  • Previous experience expediting equipment, materials, or vendor deliverables for major industrial projects.
  • Experience supporting large-scale fabrication, modularization, construction, energy, petrochemical, LNG, oil & gas, power generation, or similar industrial projects.
  • Strong experience using Primavera P6, including schedule logic, critical path analysis, dependencies, float analysis, forecasting, and delay identification.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analyzing large datasets and developing reports, trackers, and dashboards.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint for preparing executive-level presentations.
  • Working knowledge of Power BI and other project scheduling tools.
  • Ability to interpret fabrication progress, vendor manufacturing data, inspection status, procurement information, and equipment delivery schedules.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings and effectively communicate findings to contractors, vendors, inspectors, and senior management.
  • Professional working proficiency in English.
  • Spanish and/or German language skills are considered an advantage.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, vendors, reporting requirements, and project phases simultaneously.
  • Eligibility to work in Spain and travel throughout the European Union.

Travel Requirement: Approximately 25% within Europe, primarily Germany

About Intertek

Intertek is a global leader in Total Quality Assurance, providing testing, inspection, and certification services across a wide range of industries, from consumer goods to energy, construction, and beyond. With over 45,000 employees in more than 100 countries, the company helps clients mitigate risk, improve performance, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

In Spain, Intertek has a significant presence with offices in Madrid, Barcelona, and other key industrial hubs, supporting major projects in the renewable energy, nuclear, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) sectors. The company actively recruits international professionals for roles such as quality inspectors, NDT technicians, and project control analysts, offering opportunities to work on high-profile energy transition projects. For international hires, Intertek provides a multicultural work environment and the chance to develop a global career within a large, established organization.

Industry
Testing & Certification
Founded
1885
Employees
45,000
Headquarters
London, UK
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and 1 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Intertek operates in over 100 countries, offering international professionals the chance to work on global projects and transfer between offices.
  • The company is heavily involved in Spain's renewable energy sector, particularly solar and BESS projects, which are central to the country's energy transition.
  • Many roles in Spain require specific certifications (e.g., ARAMCO, NDT Level II/III), which Intertek supports and sponsors for qualified candidates.
  • The work language in Spanish offices is predominantly Spanish, though English is used in international project teams and documentation.
  • Intertek offers a structured career path in quality assurance, with opportunities to move from field inspection into project management or business development roles.
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