Data Center Scheduling Director — Master Plan & Delivery

Turner and Townsend; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Associate Director level Scheduler to lead the development, management, and optimization of the master schedule for a large-scale data center program in Richmond, VA. You will coordinate design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities while ensuring schedule integrity and timely delivery.

The role requires 10+ years in scheduling and project controls, strong CPM/Primavera P6 expertise, and the ability to manage multiple contractors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of scheduling and project controls experience in large-scale construction programs.
• Expertise in CPM scheduling and Primavera P6; MS Project experience required.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, procurement timelines, and commissioning activities.
• Proven ability to manage integrated schedules across multiple workstreams and contractors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as PSP, PMP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the integrated master schedule for the data center program using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Develop detailed CPM schedules, including logic ties, resource loading, and milestone tracking.
• Incorporate design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities into a unified schedule.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule risks; recommend recovery plans and acceleration strategies.
• Conduct “what-if” scenarios to evaluate impacts of changes and optimize sequencing.
• Monitor progress and update schedules based on actual performance and forecasted trends.
• Prepare executive-level schedule reports, dashboards, and variance analyses for senior leadership.
• Support governance processes, including stage gates and schedule risk assessments.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Project controls

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Associate Director level Scheduler to lead the development, management, and optimization of the master schedule for a large-scale data center program in Richmond, VA. You will coordinate design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities while ensuring schedule integrity and timely delivery.

The role requires 10+ years in scheduling and project controls, strong CPM/Primavera P6 expertise, and the ability to manage multiple contractors.