Position Summary
The Planner/Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated project schedules for large-scale data center construction projects. This role ensures alignment across construction, and commissioning activities, enabling predictable project delivery, risk mitigation, and optimized resource utilization. The Planner/Scheduler plays a critical role in supporting fast-track, multi-phase builds typical of mission-critical facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Scheduling
- Develop and maintain detailed resource-loaded Level 3–5 schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent
- Build integrated schedules covering:
- Civil, structural, architectural
- MEP systems (electrical, mechanical, plumbing)
- Equipment installation (generators, UPS, switchgear, chillers)
- Commissioning & turnover sequences
- Establish Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) aligned with project execution strategy
- Support performance of Schedule-Cost Monte Carlo Analysis
Data Center-Specific Sequencing
- Develop schedules aligned with critical path for energization and commissioning
- Sequence key systems including:
- Medium voltage distribution
- Backup power systems (generators, fuel systems)
- Cooling systems (chillers, CRAH/CRAC units)
- Integrate phased turnover / partial energization milestones
Schedule Control & Reporting
- Maintain schedule updates with input from field teams, subcontractors, and engineering
- Perform critical path analysis, float analysis, and schedule risk assessments
- Weekly look-aheads (2–6 week)
- Executive schedule dashboards
- Track progress against baseline and identify variances
- Perform site inspections to check and confirm progress reported
Stakeholder Coordination
- Construction managers and superintendents
- Procurement and logistics
- Subcontractors and vendors
- Facilitate schedule review meetings and pull planning sessions
Risk & Change Management
- Identify schedule risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Support delay analysis and time impact analysis (TIA)
- Maintain change logs and incorporate approved changes into schedule updates
Resource & Productivity Planning
- Assist with resource loading (labor, equipment, materials)
- Support productivity tracking and forecasting
- Align schedule with site logistics and labor availability (“labor shed” considerations)
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred)
- 5+ years of scheduling experience in construction (data center, industrial, or power preferred)
- Microsoft Project (preferred)
- MEP systems and commissioning processes
- Experience supporting fast-track or mission-critical projects
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience on hyperscale or colocation data center projects
- Familiarity with commissioning standards (IST, FAT, SAT, Level 1–5 commissioning)
- Knowledge of earned value management (EVM)
- Experience with 4D scheduling / BIM integration (Navisworks, Synchro)
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination
- Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset
- Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Tools & Systems
- Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas)
- Excel or Power App or similar analytical tools (preferred)
- Power BI or similar reporting tools (preferred)
- Procore / Autodesk Build (preferred)
- Navisworks / Synchro (preferred)
