Global CPM Scheduler & Planning Lead for Data Centers

DayOne; Madrid; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne is seeking a CPM Scheduler & Planning Manager to lead scheduling, controls, and performance monitoring across active developments and the project pipeline. You will drive Level 1–3 schedules, coordinate with procurement, design, construction, testing & commissioning, and operations to ensure milestones stay on track in an international environment.

Strong Primavera/Microsoft Project skills and English fluency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in project planning and scheduling, leading planning activities or teams.
• Data center project delivery experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of construction delivery methodologies and scheduling standards.
• Proficient with Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC), and MS Project.
• Analytical, organized, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, international project environment.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Level 1–3 project schedules across development stages.
• Align schedules with Procurement, Design & Engineering, Construction, T&C, and Operations.
• Guide PMCs in creating Level 3 schedules with milestones for Design, Procurement, and other functions.
• Review schedule quality checks on Level 4–5 detailed contractor schedules.
• Ensure compliance with scheduling standards, policies, and project controls.
• Monitor, control, and report schedule performance to meet milestones.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies for schedule delays.
• Advise stakeholders on major variances impacting critical path milestones.
• Assess recovery and acceleration plans for slips; prepare progress reports and dashboards.
• Maintain schedules and reporting in Oracle Primavera Cloud.
• Support continuous improvement in planning and controls across the organization.

Skills

Schedule management

PMO leadership

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Civil/Construction Eng degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Primavera OPC

MS Project

Job description

DayOne is seeking a CPM Scheduler & Planning Manager to lead scheduling, controls, and performance monitoring across active developments and the project pipeline. You will drive Level 1–3 schedules, coordinate with procurement, design, construction, testing & commissioning, and operations to ensure milestones stay on track in an international environment.

Strong Primavera/Microsoft Project skills and English fluency are essential.