Senior Scheduler for Data Center Programs (Hybrid/Remote)

Accenture; Kokomo (IN); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct is seeking a Senior Scheduler to lead end-to-end scheduling for large-scale data center and infrastructure programs. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop baseline schedules, and ensure CPM compliance across the program lifecycle.

This role supports flexible work arrangements (remote/onsite) with opportunities to collaborate with project managers, engineers, technologists and strategists. Applications accepted through October 9, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of scheduling experience on large-scale construction projects
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting data center, mission-critical, or hyperscale infrastructure projects
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software
• Experience with integrated master schedules (IMS), strong CPM analysis, reporting, earned value, and schedule quality review experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish end-to-end conceptual and summary schedules aligned to specifications, WBS standards, templates, and industry best practices, ensuring all project scopes are captured from inception through closeout.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and facilitate interactive planning sessions to drive schedule alignment, improve templates, and support early milestone development using IMS/MMS/PBS/PSE concepts.
• Ensure General Contractors develop fully integrated baseline schedules by reviewing Basis of Schedule documents, resolving variances, and confirming compliance with contractual CPM specifications.
• Identify and manage critical and near-critical paths, peak resource periods, and scope integration within the IMS, ensuring full business alignment across funding, interfaces, and long-lead elements.
• Own schedule quality by auditing Primavera P6 schedules (including DCMA 14-point checks), monitoring GC compliance, and continuously improving schedule effectiveness as a project control tool.
• Lead schedule reporting and execution support by running regular performance reviews, validating progress, analyzing deviations, and communicating status through defined reporting systems and formats.
• Track activity progress, out-of-sequence work, and procurement of owner, developer, or contractor-furnished equipment, assessing impacts to procurement plans and site need-by dates.
• Prepare independent schedule analyses and forecasts, including completion dates, cost and cashflow implications, risks, and earned value metrics to support informed decision-making.
• Identify schedule issues, perform time-impact and recovery analyses, propose mitigation plans, and review schedule changes in coordination with project and regional leadership.
• Produce and maintain accurate project and program deliverables such as narratives, health reports, milestone and procurement reports, executive summaries, and ensure data integrity and stakeholder alignment across all scheduling systems.
• Flexible: The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center.

Skills

Scheduling

Primavera P6

CPM analysis

Earned value management

IMS

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Cost tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/ Construction Management/ Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Accenture Construct is seeking a Senior Scheduler to lead end-to-end scheduling for large-scale data center and infrastructure programs. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop baseline schedules, and ensure CPM compliance across the program lifecycle.

This role supports flexible work arrangements (remote/onsite) with opportunities to collaborate with project managers, engineers, technologists and strategists. Applications accepted through October 9, 2026.