Planner - Chicago - Data Centre Projects

ICDS (UK) Ltd; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Visa sponsorship

Temporary accommodation

Flights

Job summary

A leading Main Contractor in Chicago seeks an experienced Planner to deliver complex data centre projects across the USA. This role involves project planning, scheduling, and collaboration with teams to ensure successful delivery. Key qualifications include experience with Main Contractors, knowledge of scheduling tools, and strong communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary, Visa, accommodation, and a supportive environment for career development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planner with Main Contractors or large Subcontractors.
• Experience in data centre or similar complex construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of project planning and scheduling activities.
• Work closely with project teams to identify critical path activities.
• Support planning strategy to keep projects on track and on budget.

Skills

Knowledge of scheduling tools (Primavera P6, Asta, or MS Project)

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical ability

Proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Job description

Planner – Chicago - Data Centre Projects

$Six-fig base + Visa + Accommodation, Flights, Vehicle

Are you an experienced Planner looking to join a dynamic team delivering cutting‑edge data centre projects in Chicago? Our client, a leading Main Contractor with a turnover in excess of €1Bn, is recruiting a Planner to drive the successful delivery of high‑profile, technically complex projects across the United States based out of their HQ in Chicago.

About the Role

You will take ownership of project planning and scheduling activities for their data centre developments, ensuring timelines are structured, realistic, and proactively managed. You’ll work closely with project teams, identifying critical path activities and supporting planning strategy to keep projects on track and on budget.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Planner with Main Contractors or large Subcontractors, ideally in data centre or similar complex construction projects
• Strong knowledge of scheduling tools (Primavera P6, Asta, or MS Project)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical ability
• A proactive, solutions‑focused team player

On offer

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package to include Visa, initial flights, and temporary accommodation/vehicle
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile, technically challenging data centre projects
• Supportive team environment with career development opportunities
• Central Chicago location

Apply Now

If you’re a motivated Planner eager to make an impact in the data centre sector in the USA, we want to hear from you!