Data Center Scheduler

Gleeds; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeds in Houston, TX is seeking a Scheduler to join our Project Controls team, supporting data center and mission-critical projects across North America. You will develop and maintain detailed schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, ensuring baselines, CPM analysis, and progress reporting.

You will collaborate with project managers, cost managers, contractors, and client stakeholders, driving schedule performance, risk identification, and recovery planning throughout the project

Qualifications

• 3+ years scheduling experience in construction, infrastructure, or data center environments.
• Strong CPM scheduling knowledge and schedule analysis techniques.
• Experience with large-scale construction projects from planning through commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Establish baselines and monitor schedule performance against milestones.
• Analyze critical path activities and identify schedule risks and opportunities.
• Perform schedule impact assessments and provide recovery recommendations when delays occur.
• Coordinate schedule updates with project teams, contractors, consultants, and client stakeholders.
• Produce schedule reports and dashboards for project leadership and clients.
• Support forecasting, earned value analysis, and performance measurement.
• Facilitate schedule review meetings and communicate status across teams.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/PM

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

About this opportunity

Gleeds is seeking a Scheduler to join our growing Project Controls team, supporting the delivery of large-scale Data Center and Mission Critical projects across North America. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, fast-paced construction programs for leading technology clients, developing and maintaining project schedules that drive successful project delivery. The Scheduler will work closely with project managers, cost managers, contractors, and client stakeholders to ensure accurate planning, progress tracking, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Establish project baselines and monitor schedule performance against planned milestones.
• Analyze critical path activities and identify schedule risks, constraints, and opportunities.
• Perform schedule impact assessments and provide recovery recommendations when delays occur.
• Coordinate schedule updates with project teams, contractors, consultants, and client stakeholders.
• Produce schedule reports, dashboards, and progress updates for project leadership and clients.
• Support project controls processes including forecasting, earned value analysis, and performance measurement.
• Facilitate schedule review meetings and communicate schedule status across project teams.
• Ensure scheduling practices align with project controls standards and client requirements.
• Assist in developing integrated master schedules across multiple projects and workstreams.

Who we’re looking for

Experience, Knowledge And Key Skills

• 3+ years of scheduling experience within construction, infrastructure, mission critical, industrial, or data center environments.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 required; Microsoft Project experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of CPM scheduling methodologies and schedule analysis techniques.
• Experience supporting large-scale construction projects from planning through commissioning.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project execution plans.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting capabilities.

Preferred Experience

• Data Center, Mission Critical, Industrial, Energy, or Advanced Technology project experience.
• Exposure to project controls, cost management, and earned value management (EVM).
• Experience working in a consulting environment supporting major capital programs.
• Familiarity with Power BI and schedule reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.