Senior Scheduler: Lead Critical Infrastructure Programs (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a senior scheduling professional to lead end-to-end project scheduling for large-scale data center and infrastructure programs in the U.S. You will manage IMS-based baselines, perform CPM analyses, and drive EVM reporting with Primavera P6 and Excel/Power BI.

The role requires 10+ years of experience on complex projects, a STEM degree, and strong stakeholder collaboration. Hybrid work options and competitive compensation offered.

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.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and facilitate planning sessions for schedule alignment.
• Ensure GC develops fully integrated baseline schedules by reviewing Basis of Schedule documents and ensuring CPM compliance.
• Identify and manage critical paths, peak resource periods, and scope integration within IMS.
• Own schedule quality by auditing Primavera P6 schedules (DCMA 14-point checks) and improving schedule effectiveness.
• Lead schedule reporting and execution support with regular performance reviews and status communications.
• Track progress, out-of-sequence work, and procurement impacting schedules and dates.
• Prepare independent schedule analyses and forecasts including completion dates, costs, risks, and EV metrics.
• Identify schedule issues and propose mitigation plans in coordination with leadership.
• Produce deliverables like narratives, health reports, milestones and procurement reports with data integrity.
• Flexible: work location may include remote, onsite client, or Accenture office.

Skills

Scheduling

CPM analysis

Earned value management

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6 scheduling

Integrated master schedules (IMS)

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

Accenture is seeking a senior scheduling professional to lead end-to-end project scheduling for large-scale data center and infrastructure programs in the U.S. You will manage IMS-based baselines, perform CPM analyses, and drive EVM reporting with Primavera P6 and Excel/Power BI.

The role requires 10+ years of experience on complex projects, a STEM degree, and strong stakeholder collaboration. Hybrid work options and competitive compensation offered.