About the roleThe Data Center Construction Scheduler is responsible for supporting the planning, scheduling, and execution of large-scale data center construction projects. This role ensures that all phases of construction are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with budgetary and resource constraints.
Location: Onsite - Elk Grove Village, IL
Reports to: SVP, Product Delivery
What you'll do- Develop, manage, and update detailed construction schedules.
- Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, and project managers to gather input and update project timelines.
- Integrate procurement and permitting timelines into the master project schedule.
- Analyze schedule impacts due to design changes, field conditions, or delays and propose mitigation strategies.
- Generate 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.
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.
Benefits- Competitive salary range and performance bonus program with a range of $100k-135k, dependent upon a candidates' experience and interview evaluation
- 401k fully vested upon enrollment, up to a 4% employer match
- 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
- Paid Time Off + Sick time
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
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