Data Center Integrated Planning & Scheduling

This is a senior individual contributor role responsible for building and managing the integrated master schedule (IMS) for large-scale OCI data center programs, from project initiation through GPU/rack handover. The role drives schedule predictability across a matrixed organization by aligning internal teams and external partners, maintaining critical path clarity, and proactively managing schedule risk to enable on-time, on-budget delivery. This position is based in the El Paso, TX/Las Cruces, NM area and requires residency in the area. Relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the end-to-end integrated master schedule across multiple concurrent data center projects/programs.
• Establish and govern standard scheduling methodology (WBS structure, activity coding, calendar standards, baseline/change control).
• Drive critical path and near-critical path visibility; lead recovery planning and schedule optimization.
• Produce schedule performance reporting (milestone health, look-aheads, variance analysis, trend analysis, forecasts).
• Lead schedule-focused risk identification and mitigation, including scenario planning and what-if analysis.
• Coordinate schedule interfaces across functions: Site Acquisition, Design/Engineering, Construction, Telecom, Commissioning, Security, WAN, Energy, Operations, and vendor partners.
• Facilitate schedule governance forums (e.g., weekly/monthly reviews), ensuring clear actions, owners, and closure.
• Build and maintain detailed schedules including:
  • Design/package release milestones
  • Procurement/long-lead deliveries
  • Construction phases and turnover sequencing
  • Low-voltage/telecom integration points
  • Commissioning/test/certification gates
  • Rack readiness and GPU handover milestones
• Baseline schedules and manage change impacts (scope shifts, constraints, delays, vendor change orders) with transparent documentation.
• Develop rolling wave plans and 2–6 week look-aheads to support field execution.
• Ensure schedule logic quality: dependencies, constraints, float integrity, resource/loading assumptions (as applicable).
• Partner with PMs and functional leads to drive accountability to dates, resolve conflicts, and remove blockers.
• Maintain schedule data hygiene and ensure consistent reporting across regions/programs.

Requirements

One of the following education/experience combinations:

• 5+ years of experience in construction project controls/scheduling/program scheduling, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of relevant experience, OR
• Demonstrated experience owning schedules for mission-critical or large capital programs (data centers, semiconductor, pharma, industrial, or similar).

• Strong working knowledge of CPM scheduling concepts: critical path, float, baselines, variance/trend analysis.
• Proficiency with enterprise scheduling tools such as Oracle Primavera P6 (or equivalent); strong Excel skills for analysis/reporting.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence outcomes in a matrixed organization (often without direct authority).
• Excellent communication skills—able to translate schedule insights into clear executive updates and actionable next steps.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience scheduling data center builds (including commissioning/turnover and rack readiness sequencing).
• Experience building portfolio-level schedules across multiple regions/sites with standardized codes and reporting.
• Familiarity with project controls disciplines beyond scheduling (cost, change control, risk management, earned value concepts).
• Certifications such as PMP, PMI-SP, PSP (AACE), or equivalent.
• Experience with schedule risk analysis and/or tools/approaches (Monte Carlo, structured schedule risk registers).
• Prior experience working with colocation providers, general contractors, and specialty trades (including telecom/low-voltage).

Pay

Hiring range in USD from: $102,300 - $209,500 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
• Paid time off:
  • Flexible Vacation for salaried employees (13 days annually for the first three years, 18 days annually thereafter; accrual prorated for part-time employees working 20–34 hours per week)
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire, refreshing each calendar year (carryover up to 112 hours)
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance