Senior Project Scheduler - Data Center

IES Electrical; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical–dental–vision insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Competitive pay + PTO

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, seeks a Senior Project Scheduler for our Mission-Critical division in Chester, Virginia.

You will oversee the Scheduling Department, lead scheduling operations across a national portfolio of data center projects, and ensure schedule integrity with project goals. The role requires a decade of scheduling experience, leadership in teams, and expertise in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of construction scheduling experience with 5+ years in leadership.
• Expert-level Primavera P6; strong MS Project and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages Scheduling Department across data center projects.
• Develops integrated master schedules and look-ahead planning.
• Performs schedule risk analysis and client communications.
• Collaborates with project controls, estimating, and operations.
• Leads audits, site visits, and coordination meetings; travel required.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CM/Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

General Job Description

IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical, seeking full-timeSenior Project Scheduler - Data Center in Chester, Virginia. Responsible for overseeing the Scheduling Department within our Mission-Critical division. You will lead scheduling operations and personnel across a national portfolio of complex data center projects, ensuring scheduling consistency, accuracy, and alignment with overall project goals and division standards.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

Job Summary

• Directs and manages Scheduling Department, ensuring consistent processes, reporting standards, and schedule integrity across all Mission Critical projects
• Serves as company's subject matter expert for scheduling best practices, critical path methodology, and planning strategy for electrical construction in the data center sector
• Develops and maintains integrated master schedules and project-specific schedules in collaboration with project teams, field leadership, and trade partners
• Establishes department-wide protocols for schedule development, updates, forecasting, look-ahead planning, and schedule recovery
• Performs schedule risk assessments, delay analysis, and reporting to support executive decision-making and client communications
• Partners with Project Controls, Estimating, and Operations to support preconstruction planning, procurement schedules, and manpower forecasting
• Provides mentorship and leadership to all schedulers within the department, supporting team growth and accountability
• Conducts regular audits, jobsite visits, and coordination meetings to monitor progress and maintain alignment with contractual milestones
• Position requires travel to project sites

Specific Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent field or trade experience also considered
• Minimum 10 or more years of construction scheduling experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing scheduling personnel or departments
• Extensive background in electrical construction and mission-critical/data center environments
• Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to manage scheduling efforts across multiple large-scale, fast-paced projects
• Deep understanding of construction sequencing, resource
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills with the ability to interface at all organizational levels
• Ability to travel as required
• Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check, and MVR check when responsibilities require operating motor vehicles.

Company Overview

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES), an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. IES Commercial, Inc. operates diverse business units across the United States, each focusing on distinct market segments and geographies, with some business units operating nationally. Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it.

Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company discretionary match, flexible medical-dental-vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability insurance, basic life/AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and highly competitive pay in addition to paid-time-off.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

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EEO & Aff

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

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Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affine Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

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