Data Center Integrated Planning & Scheduling

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.
• Cook up 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.

Core Responsibilities (What You’ll Do Day-to-Day)

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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).
• 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).