2+ years in mission-critical or data center projects preferred
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
Experience with CPM schedules over $50M in value
OSHA 30 Certification required
Responsibilities
Own and maintain the project's master CPM schedule
Monitor progress and identify risks on-site
Develop baseline, milestone, and recovery schedules
Collaborate on sequencing strategies for various construction activities
Lead weekly scheduling meetings with project stakeholders
Review and integrate subcontractor schedules into the master schedule
Perform critical path analysis and identify recovery opportunities
Benefits
Full-time on-site project involvement
Opportunity to work on large-scale, mission-critical projects
Collaborative environment with diverse project teams
Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
Exposure to advanced construction technologies and methodologies
Full Job Description
SPECIAL PROJECTS SCHEDULER POSITION SUMMARY
The Special Projects (Data Center) Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, analyzing, and communicating the project schedule for a large-scale mission critical/data center construction project. This role will be embedded full-time on one data center project site and serve as a critical member of the project team, working closely with superintendents, project managers, owners, design teams, and trade partners to ensure project milestones and turnover requirements are achieved.
The ideal candidate possesses strong CPM scheduling expertise, understands complex MEP systems and commissioning activities, and has experience supporting fast-track construction projects with aggressive delivery schedules. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Own and maintain the project's master CPM schedule throughout the life of the project.
Work full-time on-site with the project team to monitor progress, identify risks, and drive schedule performance.
Collaborate with project leadership to establish sequencing strategies for structural, architectural, MEP, startup, testing, and commissioning activities.
Lead weekly scheduling meetings with project teams, owners, consultants, and trade partners.
Review subcontractor schedules and integrate them into the master project schedule.
Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule impacts, delays, constraints, and recovery opportunities.
Track schedule performance metrics and communicate schedule health to project leadership.
Assist project teams in developing pull-planning sessions, short-term look-ahead schedules, and milestone recovery plans.
Analyze labor loading, crew productivity, material procurement, long-lead equipment deliveries, and commissioning activities.
Coordinate closely with MEP coordinators, VDC teams, commissioning agents, and field operations staff.
Generate schedule fragnet analyses and support time extension requests when necessary.
Produce executive-level schedule reports and dashboards for leadership and clients.
Conduct field walks regularly to verify installation progress and validate schedule updates.
Support startup, testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, and turnover schedule requirements.
Identify schedule risks and develop mitigation strategies before impacts occur.
Maintain documentation supporting schedule updates, delays, and progress reporting.
Understand, implement, and uphold Pogue procedures and processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPECTATIONS
Advanced knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.
Strong understanding of data center construction sequencing and project delivery.
Working knowledge of structural, architectural, civil, electrical, and mechanical building systems.
Ability to analyze and communicate critical path impacts.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and schedule accuracy.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Collaborative approach with project teams, owners, engineers, and subcontractors.
Forward-thinking mindset with proactive problem-solving abilities.
Ability to identify schedule risks and drive corrective action.
Understanding of commissioning, startup, integrated systems testing, and turnover processes.
Professional demeanor and strong leadership presence.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Excel
Bluebeam Revu
Procore
Autodesk Construction Cloud / PlanGrid
Power BI (preferred)
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
3+ years of construction scheduling experience.
Minimum 2+ years supporting mission-critical, data center, industrial, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other highly technical projects preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining CPM schedules exceeding $50M in construction value.
