Sr. Scheduling Engineer | Data center

AACE International - United Kingdom; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 177,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free mobilization/demobilization $

$4,000 monthly per diem (non-taxable)

Training and professional development

Job summary

AB Consulting GSS is hiring a Sr. Construction Scheduling Engineer for a midwestern U.S. site. The role focuses on scheduling and control of hyper-scale data center construction, collaborating with client teams to manage schedules and risks.

The position is a 24-month contract with travel across continental U.S., on-site work, and potential extension. START DATE: November 2026. Competitive pay and per diem offered.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) + of related construction project field control and scheduling experience.
• Experience scheduling $100MM+ projects in sectors like general construction, electrical construction, manufacturing construction, technology or infrastructure.
• Proficiency in gathering, maintaining, reporting, and analyzing schedule data.
• Mastery of scheduling methodology, risk analysis, and earned value management.
• Advanced-level scheduling software expertise: Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimize the project schedule from conceptual planning through engineering and construction.
• Create and manage schedule logic, constraints, durations, and resource availability.
• Identify risks and communicate schedule updates to management and clients.
• Engage with Owner, General Contractor, AE, Subcontractors, and Suppliers; attend meetings and present reports.
• Track project progress via metrics and adjust plans to meet requirements.
• Integrate detailed schedule fragments and make sequencing adjustments.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

PMP/ PMI-SP / AACE PSP certification (ideally)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Job description

What's On Offer

• Pay: $176,800–$208,000 per year + overtime pay + $4,000 monthly per diem ($48,000 annually per diem, non-taxable)
• Mobilization and Demobilization Bonus: $2,400 each (tax-free)
• Contract role, full-time on site. There is a possibility of conversion to W-2 after a 1 to 2 month trial period
• Long-term project opportunity (24-months) with a strong possibility of extension and subsequent project engagements.
• Training and professional development opportunities

Why Join Our Team

• Pay: $176,800–$208,000 per year + overtime pay + $4,000 monthly per diem ($48,000 annually per diem, non-taxable)
• Mobilization and Demobilization Bonus: $2,400 each (tax-free)
• Contract role, full-time on site. There is a possibility of conversion to W-2 after a 1 to 2 month trial period
• Long-term project opportunity (24-months) with a strong possibility of extension and subsequent project engagements.
• Training and professional development opportunities

Job Description

• 24-month project with high possibility of extension and subsequent projects
• Experience in industrial construction project control and scheduling, with a focus on large-scale hyper-scale data center projects.
• High-level proficiency with MS Project, Primavera P6, and Bluebeam software
• Midwestern U.S.
• Contract role, full-time on-site
• Unrestricted ability to travel/relocate
• Excellent spoken and written English

NOTE: This position is available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents only.

Introduction

AB Consulting GSS is a U.S.-based supplier of experienced technical talent to the manufacturing and construction industries. A major client is asking us to provide a Sr. Construction Scheduling Engineer to assist with scheduling and control of mission-critical hyper-scale data center construction in the midwestern U.S.

Job Summary

The Sr. Construction Scheduling Engineer (Scheduler) will work on site in a fast-paced construction environment under the direction of the client’s Assistant VP of Scheduling. The Scheduler will collaborate closely with the client’s construction and engineering teams to develop and manage comprehensive project schedules. You will be responsible for creating and updating schedules at various milestones, as project deliverables are completed, and as scopes of work are added. Additionally, you will identify schedule risks and provide regular updates to key team members on the progress of project completion.

CONTRACT TYPE: 1099 Independent Contractor

LOCATION: This initial position will most likely be in the midwestern U.S. but jobs can be anywhere in the continental U.S. In order to be considered you must be highly willing and flexible to travel and work at the client’s site(s). Projects typically last 18 to 24 months.

START DATE: November 2026

DURATION: 24 months with good chance of extension

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Strategy: Collaborate closely with the preconstruction manager, project managers, engineers, superintendents, subcontractors, and other project services staff to plan and optimize the project schedule from conceptual planning through engineering and construction.

Resource Management: Ensure that short-term and long-term project objectives are achieved. Create and manage schedule logic, constraints, realistic activity durations, and resource availability. Evaluate the effects of design changes and schedule delays. Communicate all schedule updates to company management and clients.

Risk Management: Evaluate the effects of design changes and schedule delays, identify risks and communicate to company management and clients. Identify critical path(s) and recommend ways to de‑risk and improve the project schedule.

Stakeholder Engagement: Engage in challenging discussions with the entire project team, including the Owner, General Contractor, AE, Subcontractors, and Suppliers. Interact with clients, attend regular meetings and present statistical reports.

Performance Monitoring: Track project progress through metrics and reporting, adjusting plans as necessary to meet changing requirements or challenges.

Quality Assurance: Integrate detailed schedule fragments and make necessary sequencing adjustments as required.

Innovation and Improvement: Identify ways to optimize processes and improve project outcomes through innovative technologies or methodologies.

Overall, this role involves collaborating with various project stakeholders to plan and schedule projects, leading and engaging with the project team, managing resources and risks, communicating updates, monitoring performance, ensuring quality, and continuously seeking process improvements.

Qualifications

• To qualify for the role, you must have
• Ten (10) + of related construction project field control and scheduling experience
• Experience scheduling $100MM+ projects in sectors like general construction, electrical construction, manufacturing construction, technology or infrastructure (utilities, communication, buildings or energy industries)
• Proficiency in gathering, maintaining, reporting, and analyzing schedule data
• Mastery of scheduling methodology, risk analysis, and earned value management
• Advanced-level scheduling software expertise:
• Microsoft Project
• Primavera P6
• Bluebeam
• Excellent communication and organizational skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Very strong focus, time management, and communication skills
• A strong ability to handle administrative tasks, including preparing progress reports and arranging meetings
• Strong ability to develop and maintain project plans, identify schedule risks and communicate those risks to others
• A valid US driver’s license and permission to live and work in the USA; willingness and ability to travel

Ideally, you’ll have

• A bachelor’s or associate’s degree in business, management, construction management, civil or industrial engineering, project management, or related field
• PMP, PMI-SP, or AACE PSP certification
• Deep knowledge of, and experience with Earned Value Management systems, and construction / industrial workflows (RFIs, submittals, procurement, commissioning)
• Mission‑critical hyper‑scale data center project experience

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Continuously seek ways to optimize processes and improve project outcomes
• Effectively in engage with a diverse project team, including owners, contractors, and suppliers
• Strong analytical skills and focus to identify and resolve issues
• Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and adapt to changing project requirements

Job Information

Job Category: Construction / Facilities

Salary: $176,800 - $208,000 Per Year

Position Type: Contract

Experience: 10 - 20 years

AACE Certifications Preferred Or Required: Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP), No AACE certification preferred or required