Senior Scheduler Data Centers

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc; Town of New Paltz (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive salaries

Job summary

A leading commissioning company seeks a Senior Scheduler for data center projects in New Paltz, NY. Ideal candidates will have 8–12+ years of scheduling experience, particularly in mission-critical environments. Responsibilities include creating, maintaining, and integrating detailed project schedules while mentoring a team. Proficiency in MS Project is essential. The role offers competitive salaries, benefits, and a chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in data center construction scheduling or project management.
• Advanced proficiency in scheduling software, especially MS Project.
• Strong understanding of scheduling interfaces with cost, procurement, and risk management.
• Strong understanding of how scheduling interfaces with cost, procurement, risk, and change management.
• Experience developing integrated schedules across multiple trades and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to lead schedule review meetings, recovery planning workshops, and commissioning coordination.
• Hands-on field construction experience and understanding of jobsite dynamics.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in the data center / mission-critical industry is required.
• Previous experience in Military veterans with electrical/mechanical experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed project schedules during planning and design phases.
• Develop and maintain baseline schedules that align with project delivery strategy.
• Perform risk assessments and 'what-if' scenario analysis to identify schedule threats.
• Lead and mentor a team of remote consultants, supporting their development.
• Collaborate with design, procurement, and cost teams to ensure timeline integration.
• Maintain live project schedules during execution, tracking progress and changes.
• Manage commissioning timelines across mechanical, electrical, and IT turnovers.
• Leverage MS Project and Procore for real-time project visibility.
• Conduct critical path analysis, schedule reviews, and coordination meetings.
• Facilitate client meetings and align project priorities.

Skills

Project scheduling

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Technical proficiency

Strategic mindset

Tools

MS Project

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

Senior Scheduler – Data Center – New Paltz, NY
Our client is a Commissioning Company that has a national footprint and specializes in MEP critical facilities in the data center industry. They provide commissioning, consulting and management expertise in the Critical Facilities Space. They have a mindset to provide reliability, energy efficiency, sustainable design and LEED expertise when providing these consulting services for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies. This career-growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

We are seeking a Scheduler to support scheduling and planning efforts for mission‑critical data center construction projects. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in project scheduling, cross‑functional coordination, and the ability to manage complex, phased construction timelines. This individual will lead scheduling strategy, mentor a team of consultants, and play a key role in integrating design, procurement, and commissioning schedules into an actionable execution plan. Strong communication, technical proficiency, and a strategic mindset are key to success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed project schedules during planning and design phases, including milestones, permitting, long‑lead procurement, and phased delivery timelines
• Develop and maintain baseline schedules that align with project delivery strategy, including fast‑track and parallel commissioning models
• Perform risk assessments and “what‑if” scenario analysis to identify schedule threats and define mitigation strategies
• Lead and mentor a team of remote consultants, supporting their development and optimizing workload
• Collaborate with design, procurement, and cost teams to ensure accurate timeline integration and resource alignment
• Maintain live project schedules throughout execution, tracking progress, changes, and critical path activities
• Manage commissioning timelines across multiple systems including mechanical, electrical, and IT system turnovers
• Leverage scheduling tools such as MS Project and Procore to drive real‑time project visibility and performance
• Conduct critical path analysis, schedule reviews, and coordination meetings with project teams and stakeholders
• Facilitate client meetings, Quarterly Business Reviews, and alignment sessions to communicate scheduling progress and adjust project priorities

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in data center construction scheduling or project management
• Advanced proficiency in scheduling software – MS Project required; P6 experience a plus
• Experience with phased delivery models and early equipment procurement in mission‑critical environments
• Strong understanding of how scheduling interfaces with cost, procurement, risk, and change management
• Experience developing integrated schedules across multiple trades and cross‑functional stakeholders
• Ability to lead schedule review meetings, recovery planning workshops, and commissioning coordination
• Hands‑on field construction experience and understanding of jobsite dynamics
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Previous experience in the data center / mission‑critical industry is required
• Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus (Navy Nukes – EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees; Army – Power Generation, Corps of Engineers; Air Force – Power Production; Generator Techs; Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.)

Submittal Instructions

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: [e-mail]

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/

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