Principal Construction Scheduler

Global Data Centers Americas, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers is seeking a Principal Scheduler to lead baseline schedule development and governance across multiple data-center projects in the United States. You will partner with General Contractors to establish logic-driven baselines, review schedules for risks, and deliver data-driven insights to executive stakeholders.

You will also implement standardized as-built data collection, support TIAs, and coach teams on CPM best practices.

Qualifications

• CPM scheduling for construction: develop/maintain logic-driven schedules, critical path analysis, and risk assessment.
• Primavera P6 and MS Project scheduling software proficiency.
• Able to read/interpret drawings and specs to analyze contractor schedules.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Experience reviewing TIAs and recovery schedules for mitigation strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead meetings to develop project control systems.
• Confidentiality in handling project data.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead baseline schedule development with General Contractors to establish accurate, logic-driven baselines.
• Review GC schedules to identify risks/constraints and plan mitigation/recovery.
• Develop periodic schedule reports and communicate risks and trends to stakeholders.
• Meet client scheduling requirements, contract obligations, reporting standards, and deliverables.
• Support development and refinement of scheduling processes and governance with technical insights.
• Review tender schedules for logic integrity to support contractor selection.
• Develop what-if scenarios and conduct comparative schedule assessments.
• Develop KPIs to reflect project progress and provide visibility.
• Review TIAs and provide feedback to Construction Team and GCs.
• Manage outsourced planners to meet requirements and standards.
• Coach team on CPM best practices and reporting standards.
• Partner with stakeholders to maintain schedule control across all phases.
• Lead schedule progress meetings with team and GCs.
• Perform any other related tasks.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Primavera P6

MS Project

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

TIAs

Governance

MS Office

Collaboration

Tools

Primavera P6

MSP

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 col