Senior Data Center Planner — CPM Scheduling Expert

Suffolk Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto allowances

Gas cards

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Suffolk Construction in the United States is seeking a Senior Planner for Data Centers to create and maintain baseline and progress schedules for projects over $100 million, provide CPM input, and support enterprise reporting.

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management, 6+ years scheduling experience on large builds, Primavera P6 proficiency, and strong communication are required; certification in PSP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or an applicable discipline.
• 6+ years of scheduling experience on large-scale ($75M+) construction projects.
• Experience in preparing schedules for building projects and high-rise structures is preferred.
• Proven experience in developing, maintaining, forecasting, and controlling scheduling costs.
• Expert in CPM scheduling with ability to review and analyze schedules for impacts.
• Experience with Primavera P6, including cost loading and resource loading.
• Full proficiency in CPM scheduling techniques and managing multiple projects.
• Proficiency with exporting/importing data to Primavera P6, Excel, and MS Project.
• Ability to analyze information concisely and offer scheduling strategy recommendations.
• Willingness to obtain AACEI PSP Certification within 6 months (company-paid).
• Strong verbal and written communication, and customer service orientation.
• Core values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, Caring.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced level scheduling support to assigned projects.
• Manage the schedules for more than one project.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain project schedules (often 5,000+ activities).
• Participate in updating the master schedule and enterprise reporting.
• Assist Project Managers in developing a project baseline schedule including resources and cash flow.
• Gather schedule information, update, analyze, and report progress.
• Prepare concise schedule narratives describing project status.
• Prepare Time Impact Analyses for contract revisions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with scheduling procedures and QA on schedules.
• Train Project Managers on scheduling procedures and techniques.
• Prepare lessons learned on completed projects.
• Provide formal CPM schedule training to employees.
• Understand Lean Pull Planning concepts.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Suffolk Construction in the United States is seeking a Senior Planner for Data Centers to create and maintain baseline and progress schedules for projects over $100 million, provide CPM input, and support enterprise reporting.

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management, 6+ years scheduling experience on large builds, Primavera P6 proficiency, and strong communication are required; certification in PSP is a plus.