Senior Data Center Planning & Scheduling Lead

Linesight; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight is seeking an Associate Director in Virginia/US to lead the data centre team and manage key client relationships. You will guide business development efforts, oversee major client projects, and drive scheduling and contract negotiations to meet performance targets.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and delivering high-quality client value across complex projects in the data center sector.

Qualifications

• Strong operational management experience in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in project scheduling within Data Centers industry.
• 10+ years in construction with cost management/scheduling in data center sector.
• Confident leading meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Proficient with P6 for scheduling and planning.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key account manager in the data centre team, developing client relationships based upon partnership and trust.
• Use your business development skills to engage new clients as well as repeat projects with existing clients.
• Oversee key strategic client projects and ensure delivery within contract terms.
• Apply your scheduling/planning experience to achieve all project deliverables within performance measures.
• Negotiate contract terms and commercial agreements with clients and contractors.
• Mentor and lead your team to drive high performance and client value.
• Lead your team to deliver impeccable quality and client value.

Skills

Operational management

Client relationship management

Business development

Contract negotiation

Team leadership

Schedule planning

Data center industry experience

Meetings with clients

Education

Degree in cost management or quantity surveying

Chartered / RICS member

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Linesight is seeking an Associate Director in Virginia/US to lead the data centre team and manage key client relationships. You will guide business development efforts, oversee major client projects, and drive scheduling and contract negotiations to meet performance targets.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and delivering high-quality client value across complex projects in the data center sector.