Project Controls - Planning & Scheduling - North America

About the role

Iron Mountain is seeking an experienced Project Controls Planning & Scheduling candidate to join our North America Data Centre Design & Construction Team. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in project planning and scheduling for capital construction or IT infrastructure projects.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Develop and maintain comprehensive, cost & resource-loaded project schedules using industry-standard tools (e.g., OPC / Primavera P6) to accurately reflect project scope and execution strategy.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, and key stakeholders to gather progress updates, identify critical path activities, and forecast project completion dates.
• Analyze and report on schedule performance, providing actionable insights into variances, risks, and opportunities for schedule optimization to support informed decision-making.
• Contribute to Business Case efforts for cost & scheduling activities including development of Integrated Master Schedule to model different potential project sites.
• As a Planning SME, review project schedules, including critical path activities, logic, duration, and review schedule float for schedule slippages.
• Review submitted schedule impacts, delay notices, requests for time extensions and analyze for sufficiency and justification and provide response/lead negotiation as necessary to facilitate resolution.

What You'll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)

• Strong knowledge of critical path methodology (CPM), schedule analysis techniques, and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in project management software such as Primavera P6 / OPC, Microsoft Project, ASTA, Microsoft Project, Risk Analysis & AI tools.
• Expertise in tools like Microsoft Excel/Google Workbooks for data management and analysis.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
• Experience in the implementation and governance of software platforms such as Oracle Primavera Cloud and Procore would also be desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• US Citizenship.

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the experience.
• Flexible work options to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

Pay

Reasonably expected salary range: $123,500.00 - $164,700.00

Schedule

Not specified