Senior Scheduler - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Construction Scheduler in Omaha, Nebraska. The candidate will oversee scheduling for large-scale data center projects and ensure coordination among various stakeholders. Required qualifications include substantial site-level construction experience and proficiency in Primavera P6 and Tableau. The role offers a competitive salary range of $105K–$160K per year, with full-time on-site presence expected.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience creating and managing construction schedules.
• Site-level construction experience is required.
• Ability to analyze deviations from baseline schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain construction program schedules.
• Coordinate inputs into a master schedule platform.
• Conduct project schedule analysis and risk analysis.

Skills

Construction scheduling expertise

Collaboration and communication skills

Understanding of construction best practices

Ability to produce schedules from limited information

Experience in mission-critical environments

Education

BS degree in engineering, business or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Tableau

Job description

Senior Construction Scheduler

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Construction Scheduler to work with our team in Omaha, Nebraska, and partner with a key technology client to support scheduling on large‑scale data center construction projects.

The Senior Scheduler should have experience working with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to plan, develop and execute construction schedules for mission critical facilities, including new‑builds and retrofits.

Primary Responsibilities

• Regular travel to the construction site is expected.
• Effectively work with stakeholders, clients, contractors and subcontractors on a daily basis.
• Develop and maintain a detailed construction program schedule using Primavera P6 and Tableau for multi‑project environments.
• Ensure that schedule data from vendors, suppliers, engineering and construction contractors is incorporated into the planning and scheduling systems.
• Implement project planning & scheduling strategy, plans and procedures, reflecting company and contractor roles, responsibilities and expectations.
• Actively work with project managers, construction firms and subcontractor firms to maintain schedule integrity.
• Provide interface and quality assurance to project functional groups and contractors regarding the tracking and reporting of schedule performance.
• Coordinate and organize multiple sources of schedule inputs/performance data into a master schedule platform and deliver project/program status reports as required.
• Prepare and update progress reports as required by the client, including integrated planning/scheduling contribution to the monthly project report and specific reports/presentations.
• Produce high‑level and 1‑, 3‑, 6‑month look‑ahead reports from P6 for reporting.
• Perform probabilistic analysis on integrated schedules and contractor schedules.
• Actively monitor and communicate any possible project issues that could delay the schedule.
• Conduct required project schedule analysis, critical path analysis and schedule risk analysis for the project.
• Analyze deviations from the baseline in the project master schedule, highlight bottlenecks/delays, propose corrective actions and highlight overall schedule impact of any variance or change order.

Qualifications

• Experience working in mission‑critical environments is preferred, including commissioning activities.
• Construction experience – boots on the ground. Site‑level construction experience is required.
• Understanding of best practices for the delivery of a construction program.
• Extensive experience creating and managing large‑scale construction schedules in Primavera P6.
• Background in project controls is beneficial.
• Familiarity with construction drawings, specifications and sequencing is required.
• Ability to work independently is crucial.
• Capable of producing detailed concept‑level schedules from limited project information, identifying major phases and dependencies.
• Working closely with various disciplines in project teams to ensure schedule accuracy and completeness, while maintaining independence as a scheduler.
• Knowledge of system start‑up sequences and major dependencies.
• Ability to convert data into Tableau reports and graphics.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• BS degree in engineering, business or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
• PSP certification by AACE in planning/scheduling is beneficial.
• EIT certification preferred.

Additional Information

The salary range for this full‑time role is $105K–$160K per year, reflecting base salary only.

On‑site presence and full‑time residency in San Juan, Puerto Rico, required.

Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applications will be reviewed in accordance with EEO guidelines.