Lead Data Centre Scheduler – Complex Nordic Construction

Turner & Townsend; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Lead Scheduler for its Data Centre team to oversee complex scheduling across projects in the North of Finland. The role requires on-site involvement, coordination with internal teams and contractors, and a track record of delivering major construction schedules.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with data centre projects or similar complex assets, including Primavera P6, EVM, and strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project planning and scheduling on complex construction projects, preferably Data Center.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and EVM.
• Experience coordinating multiple schedule data sources into a master schedule and delivering status reports for large projects.
• Strong managerial and stakeholder management experience.
• Excellent English; Finnish language preferred.
• Availability for on-site work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the on-site scheduling team to review internal and contractor schedules, identify risks and changes.
• Maintain and monitor the master schedule and ensure milestones are met.
• Prepare and monitor tasks to meet project requirements and schedule.
• Develop tender and contractual scheduling requirements, KPIs, and submission timelines.
• Develop and manage the integrated work breakdown structure and integrate packages into the master plan.
• Review contractor schedules and provide recommendations to the client.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management and client.
• Monitor progress against Baseline Programme and verify project data.
• Assess extension of time claims and propose defense/recommendations.

Skills

Primavera P6

EV M (Earned Value Management)

Scheduling leadership

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Master scheduling tools

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Lead Scheduler for its Data Centre team to oversee complex scheduling across projects in the North of Finland. The role requires on-site involvement, coordination with internal teams and contractors, and a track record of delivering major construction schedules.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with data centre projects or similar complex assets, including Primavera P6, EVM, and strong stakeholder management skills.