Senior Data Center Scheduler — PMO & Critical Path Expert

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Houston seeks an experienced Senior Project Scheduler to lead detailed schedules for data center construction, from design through closeout. You will define activities, sequence workflows, estimate durations, and allocate resources to build accurate timelines.

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and vendors; manage critical paths; track progress with earned value analyses; and develop recovery schedules to keep projects on track amid changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 10+ years of scheduling experience in data center or mission‑critical construction projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent platforms.
• Knowledge of PMI or AACE scheduling guidelines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage detailed project schedules covering all phases of data center construction, from design through closeout.
• Define activities, sequence workflows, estimate durations, and allocate resources to build accurate project timelines.
• Identify critical paths, milestones, and dependencies to ensure schedules align with owner objectives.
• Track progress against the baseline schedule, preparing reports with earned value, milestone, and variance analyses.
• Identify schedule risks early, assess impacts, and recommend or implement mitigation strategies.
• Perform “what-if” analyses and develop recovery schedules to keep projects on track amid changes.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and vendors to align and communicate schedule updates.
• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier schedules into a cohesive master schedule using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Optimize workflows and resource allocations to enhance efficiency and meet deadlines.
• Document actual versus planned timelines, maintain historical schedule data, and analyze lessons learned for future improvement.

Skills

Project Scheduling

Data Center Construction

Analytical Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Resource Allocation

Critical Path Analysis

Variance Analysis

Recovery Scheduling

Earned Value Management

Schedule Tracking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

PMI Certification

AACE Certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Jobtailor in Houston seeks an experienced Senior Project Scheduler to lead detailed schedules for data center construction, from design through closeout. You will define activities, sequence workflows, estimate durations, and allocate resources to build accurate timelines.

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and vendors; manage critical paths; track progress with earned value analyses; and develop recovery schedules to keep projects on track amid changes.