Lead Planner/Scheduler - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy work-life balance

Flexible working environment

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

A leading global professional services company is seeking an experienced Lead Planner/Scheduler to support scheduling as a project controls function on a major project in the Philadelphia area. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of proven experience in construction project control services, strong expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems, and proficiency in scheduling software like Primavera P6. This role involves developing project schedules and ensuring alignment with overall project milestones.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of applicable experience.
• Proven on site experience as a Senior/Lead Planner or Scheduler.
• Strong expertise in MEP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage owners' Project Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Interface with project stakeholders as trusted advisors.
• Lead schedule review meetings and present updates.

Skills

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems

Scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over22,000 peoplein more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure,energyand natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities includeprogramme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estateservicesand investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premierprogramme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experiencedLead Planner/Scheduler to join our team to support scheduling as a project controls function on a large-scale project. The ideal individual will have a proven track record of successfully delivering construction project control services. This role requires deep knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems and proven experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive project delivery excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, monitor and update owners' Project Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Establish the schedule management program and deliverables to be used on large scale capital programs.
• Interface with project stakeholders as trusted advisors to provide guidance and recommendations for the project.
• Develop, update, and manage detailed project schedules using industry-standard planning tools.
• Coordinate closely with design, engineering, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure schedule accuracy.
• Identify schedule risks and opportunities; provide mitigation strategies and recommendations.
• Lead schedule review meetings and present updates to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Monitor progress and performance against the baseline schedule; produce look-ahead schedules and reports.
• Ensure alignment between MEP installation sequencing and overall project milestones.
• Analyze and incorporate vendor, subcontractor, and procurement schedules into the master schedule.
• Support delay analysis, change management as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying,engineeringor field related to construction.
• Minimum 5-7 years of applicable experience.
• Proven on site experience as a Senior/Lead Planner or Scheduler with Data Centre knowledge
• Strong expertise in MEP systems and understanding of their design and construction sequencing.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent scheduling software.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex technical information.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, technically complex environments.
• Experience across data centers, life sciences, and high‑tech manufacturing

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.*

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

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