Senior 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 Senior Construction Scheduler to review and analyze General Contractors' schedules, report schedule health, and support predictability across the Americas region. You will collaborate with the construction team and contractors to ensure best practices are applied and to drive timely project delivery.

The role requires a deep understanding of critical path scheduling, earned value, and the ability to develop standards and benchmarks.

Qualifications

• 10 years' experience in construction scheduling including development and analysis.
• PSP or PMP certification is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, business, or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead baseline establishment with general contractors and schedule planning.
• Review contractor schedules to identify concerns with mitigation focus.
• Develop monthly internal reports and communicate schedule risks to stakeholders.
• Create what-if schedule scenarios to influence decisions.
• Maintain high-level internal schedules and ensure on-time capacity delivery.
• Implement scheduling best practices and drive standardization.
• Develop scheduling KPIs and dashboards; report schedule health to stakeholders.
• Review Time Impact Analyses and provide feedback to teams.
• Coordinate with preconstruction, design, supply chain, and PM teams through the project lifecycle.
• Lead schedule meetings with the construction team and general contractors.

Skills

Scheduling expertise

Earned value analysis

Forensic scheduling

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Business, or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

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 Sr. construction scheduler is responsible for reviewing /analyzing the General Contractors' schedules and reporting schedule health to the Sr. Manager, Construction Scheduling and other stakeholders. This will include working closely with NTT's Construction Team and General Contractors to ensure scheduling best practices are applied across NTT GDC Americas. The construction scheduler will also assist in analyzing schedule delays by reviewing the General Contractors' Time Impact Analysis. This position will play an important role in providing data driven input to support NTT's predictability. The Sr. Construction Scheduler will be responsible for collecting as built data and working with the scheduling team in developing schedule standards and benchmarks.

What we are looking for

The Sr. construction scheduler is responsible for reviewing /analyzing the General Contractors' schedules and reporting schedule health to the Sr. Manager, Construction Scheduling and other stakeholders. This will include working closely with NTT's Construction Team and General Contractors to ensure scheduling best practices are applied across NTT GDC Americas. The construction scheduler will also assist in analyzing schedule delays by reviewing the General Contractors' Time Impact Analysis. This position will play an important role in providing data driven input to support NTT's predictability. The Sr. Construction Scheduler will be responsible for collecting as built data and working with the scheduling team in developing schedule standards and benchmarks.

KEY responsibilities

• Lead the baseline establishment efforts by partnering with NTT's general contractors.
• Review General Contractors' project schedules to identify potential concerns/issues with a focus on mitigation.
• Develop monthly internal reports and communicate schedule risks with the project stakeholders.
• Create schedule what-if scenarios to influence and drive decision making.
• Create and maintain high-level internal schedules and ensure NTT delivers its planned capacity on time.
• Impl*ement scheduling best practices and drive standardization across the program.
• Develop scheduling key performance indicators and create scheduling dashboards. Communicate schedule health with the project key stakeholders.
• Review Time Impact Analysis and provide feedback to the construction team and general contractors.
• Partner closely with NTT GDCA preconstruction, design, supply chain, and project management to plan the project and maintain control through the project life cycle.
• Lead schedule meetings with the construction team and general contractors.

KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES

• Fully versed in critical path scheduling requirements for construction projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications to understand, build, and approve/accept schedules produced by contractors.
• Experience with earned value management and ability to utilize it in internal reporting.
• Experience in reviewing time impact analysis and recovery schedules.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and set priorities based on the business needs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills.
• Capability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to clearly set and lead meetings to develop strong project control systems.
• Ability to integrate data from P6 into power BI dashboards.
• Ability to be highly confidential.
• Proficient with computers to include the utilization of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Manages stress and/or fast pace effectively.
• Excellent analytical, creative thinking, written and verbal communication skills.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Business, or Engineering.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 10 years' experience with construction scheduling responsibilities, that include schedule development, schedule analysis, earned value analysis, and forensic scheduling.
• Experience with Data Centers or high-tech construction projects is preferred.
• PSP or PMP certified is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Primarily sitting with some walking, standing, and bending.
• Able to hear and speak into a telephone.
• Close visual work on a computer terminal.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
• Able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

Work conditions & other requirements

Standard office; Da