Senior Data Center Scheduling Director

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Associate Director level Scheduler to lead schedule development for a large-scale data center program in Tyson's Corner, VA. You will own the master schedule, integrate multiple workstreams, and ensure alignment across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

You will collaborate with project leadership, contractors, and stakeholders to maintain schedule integrity, mitigate risks, and drive timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of scheduling and project controls experience on large-scale construction programs.
• Expertise in CPM scheduling and Primavera P6; MS Project experience required.
• Proven ability to manage integrated schedules across multiple workstreams and contractors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field; PSP or PMP desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the integrated master schedule for the data center program using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Develop detailed CPM schedules, including logic ties, resource loading, and milestone tracking.
• Incorporate design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities into a unified schedule.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule risks; recommend recovery plans and acceleration strategies.
• Conduct “what-if” scenarios to evaluate impacts of changes and optimize sequencing.
• Monitor progress and update schedules based on actual performance and forecasted trends.
• Prepare executive-level schedule reports, dashboards, and variance analyses for senior leadership.
• Support governance processes, including stage gates and schedule risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and client scheduling standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, design teams, and contractors to maintain alignment on schedule objectives.
• Facilitate schedule review meetings and communicate updates to all stakeholders.
• Integrate schedule risk management into project controls; maintain risk registers and contingency plans.
• Manage schedule impacts from scope changes and ensure proper documentation of adjustments.
• Mentor junior schedulers and project controls staff; promote best practices in scheduling and planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

PSP certification

PMP certification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Associate Director level Scheduler to lead schedule development for a large-scale data center program in Tyson's Corner, VA. You will own the master schedule, integrate multiple workstreams, and ensure alignment across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

You will collaborate with project leadership, contractors, and stakeholders to maintain schedule integrity, mitigate risks, and drive timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.