Principal Construction Scheduler

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 165,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time-off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending account

401k plan

Annual bonus

Remote stipend

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. is seeking a Principal Scheduler to lead schedule development, analysis, and governance across multiple data‑center projects.

You will partner with General Contractors and Construction Leadership to ensure CPM baselines and reporting meet contractual requirements. Responsibilities include evaluating TIAs, developing KPI dashboards, and guiding the scheduling team to improve predictability and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of construction scheduling experience, including baseline schedules and EVM.
• Experience with data center construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead baseline schedule development with GC partners to establish accurate baselines.
• Review GC schedules for risks, constraints, and sequencing issues with mitigation focus.
• Develop periodic schedule reports and communicate risks and trends to stakeholders.
• Ensure client-specific scheduling requirements meet contractual obligations and reporting standards.
• Support development and governance of scheduling processes with the Construction team.
• Review TIAs for logic integrity and provide recommendations.
• Develop schedule what-if scenarios and data-driven comparisons.
• Develop meaningful scheduling KPIs to show progress against baselines.
• Lead schedule progress meetings with Construction Team and General Contractors.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Schedule analysis

TIAs experience

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting‑edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Your role at a glance The Principal Scheduler is responsible for leading the review, analysis, and governance of General Contractors’ schedules, providing comprehensive oversight of schedule health and risk across multiple projects or campuses. This role partners closely with NTT’s Construction Leadership and General Contractors to enforce scheduling standards, drive consistency in schedule development and reporting, and ensure accountability to contractual and organizational requirements. The Principal Scheduler provides advanced analysis of schedule performance and delay impacts, including oversight and evaluation of General Contractors’ Time Impact Analyses (TIAs), validation of methodology, and reconciliation against contemporaneous project data. This role delivers high‑level, data‑driven insights to executive stakeholders to enhance forecasting accuracy, mitigate risk, and improve overall project predictability. Additionally, the Principal Scheduler leads the development and implementation of standardized as‑built data collection processes, ensuring accurate and well‑documented historical records to support benchmarking, claims mitigation, forensic schedule analysis, and continuous improvement.

What we are looking for

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead baseline schedule development by partnering with NTT’s General Contractors to establish accurate, fully logic‑driven project baselines.
• Review General Contractors’ project schedules to identify potential risks, constraints, and sequencing issues, with a proactive focus on mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Develop periodic schedule reports and proactively communicate schedule risks and performance trends to the Project stakeholders.
• Ensure client‑specific scheduling requirements are met, including compliance with contractual obligations, reporting standards, and project specific deliverables.
• Support the development and refinement of scheduling processes, procedures, and governance standards by providing technical expertise, project‑based insights, and actionable recommendations in partnership with the Construction team.
• Review and evaluate tender schedules for logic integrity and compliance, providing recommendations to support contractor selection and award.
• Develop schedule what‑if scenarios and perform comparative schedule assessments to inform and drive data‑based decision making.
• Develop meaningful scheduling key performance indicators (KPIs) that accurately reflect project progress at any given point in time, enabling clear visibility into performance against baseline.
• Review Time Impact Analyses (TIAs) and provide structured feedback to the Construction Team and General Contractors.
• Manage and oversee outsourced planning and scheduling consultants, ensuring deliverables meet contractual requirements, project objectives, and NTT's scheduling standards.
• Coach scheduling team members and key project stakeholders on CPM best practices, schedule analysis, and reporting standards to strengthen overall schedule competency and governance.
• Partner with project stakeholders to support planning efforts and maintain schedule control throughout the project lifecycle by developing and managing internal schedules that accurately reflect current progress across all phases.
• Lead schedule progress meetings with the Construction Team and General Contractors to review status, validate updates, and address variances.
• Perform any other related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Fully versed in Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling requirements for construction projects, including development and maintenance of logic‑driven schedules, critical path analysis, risk assessment, and adherence to contractual scheduling specifications.
• Proficient in Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Project (MSP) scheduling software.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications to analyze and evaluate contractor‑produced schedules.
• Excellent analytical skills, creative thinking ability, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience reviewing Time Impact Analyses (TIAs) and recovery schedules to assess schedule impacts and proposed mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to clearly set and lead meetings to develop strong project control systems.
• Ability to be highly confidential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to manage stress effectively in a fast‑paced work environment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in construction scheduling, including baseline schedule development, critical path and variance analysis, earned value management (EVM), and forensic schedule analysis.
• Experience with Data Center construction projects is required.

COMPENSATION

Pay Range: This is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device. NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location.

• Paid time‑off
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life and supplemental insurance
• Short‑term disability
• Long‑term disability
• Flexible spending account
• 401k retirement plan
• All regular full‑time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.
• A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device.
• Base salary for this position is $164,800- $235,000.

Who we are

As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business – large and small – has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local‑to‑global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI‑ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime. NTT Global Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.

Data centers are the foundation of the digital world and at NTT Global Data Centers, we are one of the largest providers across the globe. We offer a wide variety of exciting and challenging careers that deliver opportunities to shape our ever‑changing world. Our diverse, inspiring workforce is the heart and soul of our company, providing the best experience for our clients every day. By bringing together our global capabilities and local expertise, we help our clients achieve their goals, anywhere in the world. Together, we can accomplish the extraordinary and work to create a more sustainable world with rewarding benefits for everyone - clients, employees, investors, partners, and communities.