Construction Project Scheduler

About the role

The Data Center Construction Scheduler supports the planning, scheduling, and execution of large-scale data center construction projects. This role ensures projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budgetary and resource constraints.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and update detailed construction schedules.
• Cook up and distribute regular schedule reports, including look-aheads, critical path analyses, and schedule risk assessments.
• Facilitate scheduling meetings and coordinate across multiple stakeholders to maintain alignment on milestones and deliverables.
• Monitor progress and flag potential schedule risks, bottlenecks, or delays early.
• Ensure all schedules comply with contractual obligations, project goals, and client expectations.
• Support earned value analysis, productivity tracking, and reporting requirements.
• Participate in project closeout by documenting final schedules, lessons learned, and performance metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field; or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in construction scheduling, with at least 2 years on data center or mission-critical facility projects
• Strong understanding of construction processes, phases, and typical sequencing, especially in MEP-intensive environments
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with tight deadlines
• Experience with BIM, Procore, or other construction management tools
• Scheduling certification (e.g., PMI-SP, AACE PSP) is a plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field; or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in construction scheduling, with at least 2 years on data center or mission-critical facility projects
• Strong understanding of construction processes, phases, and typical sequencing, especially in MEP-intensive environments
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with tight deadlines
• Experience with BIM, Procore, or other construction management tools
• Scheduling certification (e.g., PMI-SP, AACE PSP) is a plus

Skills

• Construction Management
• Project Management
• Construction Scheduling
• Procurement and Permitting
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Fast-Paced Environment
• BIM, Procore, or Other Construction Management Tools
• Scheduling Certification

Benefits

• Competitive salary range and performance bonus program with a range of $100k-135k, dependent upon a candidates' experience and interview evaluation
• 401k up to a 4% employer match with contributions being fully vested upon enrollment
• 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
• 4-weeks of Paid Time Off + Sick time

Pay

• Competitive salary range and performance bonus program with a range of $100k-135k, dependent upon a candidates' experience and interview evaluation

Schedule

• Onsite - Elk Grove Village, IL
• Reports to: SVP, Product Delivery