Lead Scheduler

Daksta | Connecting Mission Critical Talent; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Daksta | Connecting Mission Critical Talent is seeking an experienced Senior Scheduler to join its project teams delivering complex data center and mission-critical facilities across multiple live sites in the United States. You will develop and manage detailed programmes, ensuring accurate planning and reporting.

The role requires advanced Primavera P6 skills, strong coordination with project managers and field teams, and the ability to identify risks, provide critical path analysis, and drive

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Scheduler/Planner within a General contractor or construction environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (essential).
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, MEP coordination, and site operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Willingness to travel between project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6
• Work closely with project managers, site teams, and engineers to ensure programme alignment with project delivery
• Monitor progress, track key milestones, and identify delays or risks to the programme
• Provide regular reporting, including critical path analysis and progress updates
• Support mitigation planning and recovery strategies where required
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure programme integration
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning and scheduling process

Skills

Scheduling

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Multi-project management

Travel flexibility

Construction knowledge

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Scheduler to join a leading General contractor delivering complex data center and mission-critical projects. This role will be responsible for developing and managing project programmes, ensuring accurate planning, reporting, and coordination across multiple live projects and sites

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6
• Work closely with project managers, site teams, and engineers to ensure programme alignment with project delivery
• Monitor progress, track key milestones, and identify delays or risks to the programme
• Provide regular reporting, including critical path analysis and progress updates
• Support mitigation planning and recovery strategies where required
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure programme integration
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning and scheduling process

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Scheduler/Planner within a General contractor or construction environment
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (essential)
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, MEP coordination, and site operations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Willingness to travel between project sites as required