Senior Construction Scheduler - Data Centers

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.

• Develop, manage, and maintain comprehensive integrated master schedules for data centre 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 optimisation.
• 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 centre development.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

• 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 pre‑construction and construction sequencing, work breakdown structures, critical path method (CPM), and best scheduling practices.
• Experience with data centre 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.
• 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 timelines.
• PMP, AACE PSP, PMI‑SP, or equivalent certification is a plus.

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. 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.

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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We do not accept any recruitment fee. Candidates are not required to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes or CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal email accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

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