Senior Construction Scheduler - Data Centers

Turner & Townsend • $140K — $170K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
6 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
  • Proficient in Primavera P6, with knowledge of Microsoft Project.
  • Strong grasp of construction sequencing, work breakdown structures, and critical path method (CPM).
  • Preferred experience in data center construction or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
  • Familiar with Power BI, Excel, and reporting tools for KPI tracking.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications is advantageous.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain integrated master schedules for data center projects.
  • Collaborate with project teams to validate sequencing and ensure schedule feasibility.
  • Create and update multiple project schedules until lease signing.
  • Analyze schedules to identify risks, delays, and opportunities for optimization.
  • Implement recovery strategies to maintain project milestones.
  • Lead schedule review meetings, presenting updates and critical path analyses.
  • Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for project health.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale data center projects.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Contribution to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Potential for professional growth in a leading global consultancy.
  • Integration of advanced scheduling tools and methodologies.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Scheduler to join our team to support scheduling as a project controls function on a large-scale project. The ideal individual will have a proven track record of successfully delivering construction project control services.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop, manage, and maintain comprehensive integrated master schedules for data center projects from pre-construction through construction hand-off.
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement, cost managers, and trade partners to gather input, validate sequencing, and ensure schedule feasibility.
  • Create and update multiple schedules for a variety of potential scopes for any given project, until lease signing.
  • Conduct detailed schedule analysis to identify potential risks, delays, and opportunities for acceleration or optimization.
  • Proactively implement recovery strategies and mitigation plans to maintain project milestones and contractual obligations.
  • Facilitate and lead schedule review meetings, presenting updates, forecasts, and critical path analyses to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Establish, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor project health, progress trends, and forecasting accuracy.
  • Integrate subcontractor and vendor schedules into the master project schedule, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives.
  • Support project controls functions including progress measurement, earned value analysis, and delay impact assessments.
  • Provide schedule input for change orders, scope modifications, and claims analysis, ensuring accurate documentation and justification.
  • Help establish and ensure adherence to client's scheduling standards, tools, and best practices, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Assist client with transition from Microsoft Project to P6 EPPM scheduling tools.
  • Support a dynamic and flexible client team that is on the cutting edge of data center development.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Proficiency in scheduling software, specifically Primavera P6 and knowledge of Microsoft Project,
  • Strong understanding of preconstruction and construction sequencing, work breakdown structures, critical path method (CPM,) and best scheduling practices.
  • Experience with data center construction or mission-critical infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
  • Familiarity with Power BI, Excel, and other reporting tools for KPI tracking and dashboard creation.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications preferred.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • 7+ years of experience in project scheduling, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.
  • Experience working in fast-paced, high-tech environments with aggressive timeliness.
  • PMP, AACE PSP, PMI-SP, or equivalent certification is a plus.


Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $140K-$170K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications. *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs

About Turner & Townsend

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Joining Turner & Townsend offers a unique opportunity to contribute to some of the most exciting projects worldwide. As a global leader in professional services, Turner & Townsend is at the forefront of transforming the industry through expertise, innovation, and leadership.

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Turner & Townsend is committed to the professional growth and continuous development of its team members. The company supports career advancement through robust training programs, including leadership development and diversity training, ensuring every team member has the tools and knowledge to succeed.

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Understanding the importance of a work-life balance, Turner & Townsend offers comprehensive benefits designed to support the wellbeing of its team. Benefits include health care, flexible working conditions, and competitive retirement plans, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life for employees.

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