Construction Scheduler (AUS)

Prime Data Centers; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Data Center Construction Scheduler to support planning, scheduling, and execution of large-scale data center projects onsite in Austin, TX. You will develop and manage detailed schedules, coordinating with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, and project managers to keep timelines aligned with scope and budget.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or related experience, 5+ years in construction scheduling (2+ years in data centers), strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years in construction scheduling; minimum 2 years on data center/mission-critical projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, phases, sequencing, esp. in MEP-heavy environments.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with tight deadlines.
• Experience with BIM, Procore, or other construction management tools.
• Scheduling certification such as PMI-SP or AACE PSP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and update detailed construction schedules.
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, and project managers to update timelines.
• Integrate procurement and permitting timelines into the master schedule.
• Analyze schedule impacts and propose mitigation strategies.
• Generate and distribute regular schedule reports, including look-aheads and critical path analyses.
• Facilitate scheduling meetings and coordinate across stakeholders to align milestones.
• Monitor progress and flag schedule risks, bottlenecks, or delays.
• Ensure schedules comply with obligations, goals, and client expectations.
• Support earned value analysis, productivity tracking, and reporting.
• Participate in project closeout with final schedules, lessons learned, and performance metrics.

Skills

Construction scheduling

Project coordination

MEP sequencing

Communication

Time management

BIM/Procore

Scheduling certification

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

BIM

Procore

Job description

About the role

The Data Center Construction Scheduler is responsible for supporting the planning, scheduling, and execution of large-scale data center construction projects. This role ensures that all phases of construction are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with budgetary and resource constraints.

Location: Onsite in Austin TX

What you’ll do

• Develop, manage, and update detailed construction schedules.
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, and project managers to gather input and update project timelines.
• Integrate procurement and permitting timelines into the master project schedule.
• Analyze schedule impacts due to design changes, field conditions, or delays and propose mitigation strategies.
• Generate and distribute regular schedule reports, including look-aheads, critical path analyses, and schedule risk assessments.
• Facilitate scheduling meetings and coordinate across multiple stakeholders to maintain alignment on milestones and deliverables.
• Monitor progress and flag potential schedule risks, bottlenecks, or delays early.
• Ensure all schedules comply with contractual obligations, project goals, and client expectations.
• Support earned value analysis, productivity tracking, and reporting requirements.
• Participate in project closeout by documenting final schedules, lessons learned, and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field; or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in construction scheduling, with at least 2 years on data center or mission-critical facility projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, phases, and typical sequencing, especially in MEP-intensive environments.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with tight deadlines.
• Experience with BIM, Procore, or other construction management tools.
• Scheduling certification (e.g., PMI-SP, AACE PSP) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary rangeand performance bonus program with a range of $100k-135k along with an annual performance bonus & an additional project bonus plan
• 401k up to a 4% employer dollar-for-dollar match that fully vested upon enrollment
• 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
• 4+ weeks of Paid Time Off + Sick time

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.