Senior Data Center Scheduler

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced construction schedule professional to manage data center project timelines from planning through completion. You will ensure schedules align with milestones, maintain logic and dependencies, and report critical path priorities to the client management team.

You will lead junior staff, collaborate with site teams and client leads, and travel to client sites as required to ensure objectives are met with precision and strong client focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field.
• 7 years of experience, including 5+ years in data center construction.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams.
• Certification with PMI, AACE or CMAA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project schedules through all construction phases.
• Build and update schedules with accurate logic, durations and milestones.
• Review change orders and payment applications for contract alignment.
• Monitor and report critical path priorities to client management.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Client management

Negotiation

Data center construction

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

• Preparing and managing project / campus detailed schedules from initial planning through all construction phases, aligned with project milestones and program objectives
• Build and update schedules while maintaining accurate logic, dependencies, durations, and milestone dates
• Review all change orders and payment applications to ensure contract / schedule alignment
• Monitor and report critical path priorities to client management team
• Collaboration with site teams and client leads
• Prepare schedule updates, milestone reporting, and what-if analysis for project team
• Act as a primary contact for data center clients, ensuring all objectives are achieved
• Lead junior staff members and assist with their development
• Travel to client site / office as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field
• 7 years of experience
• 5 years or more data center construction experience required or large-scale complex installations
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Certification with AACE, PMI or CMAA is preferred.