Traveling Scheduler - Data Center

Michael Page; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a seasoned Construction Scheduler for national data center projects, bringing 10+ years in planning and scheduling. You will develop and maintain complex schedules, model sequencing, and forecast milestones while collaborating with PMs, superintendents, and field teams.

The role requires proficiency in MS Project and knowledge of Primavera P6, Lean construction, and Last Planner. The position involves frequent nationwide travel to coordinate with project teams on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in CM, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of construction industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years planning and scheduling on large projects.
• Data center/mission-critical/complex projects experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or 4D scheduling.
• Experience conducting DCMA 14-point schedule health assessments.
• Understanding Lean Construction and Last Planner System.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel nationally on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze detailed construction schedules for data center projects across the nation.
• Monitor schedule performance and identify risks, delays, and recovery opportunities.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and field teams to align schedule objectives.
• Perform schedule health assessments and ensure compliance with industry best practices.
• Support schedule updates, reporting, forecasting, and executive-level presentations.
• Utilize scheduling software to model project sequencing, milestones, and critical path activities.
• Promote Lean Construction principles and support Last Planner System implementation where applicable.

Skills

Planning expertise

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

4D scheduling software

Job description

• Join a top 100 ENR national general contractor
• Strong lucrative earning potential and long-term care growth

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognized real estate development, architecture, engineering, and construction firm with a strong track record delivering complex projects across healthcare, industrial, mission-critical, and commercial sectors. The company offers employees the opportunity to work on high-profile developments, including cutting-edge data center projects, while providing long-term career growth within an integrated design-build organization.

Job Description

• Develop, maintain, and analyze detailed construction schedules for data center project across the nation.
• Monitor schedule performance and identify risks, delays, and recovery opportunities.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and field teams to align schedule objectives.
• Perform schedule health assessments and ensure compliance with industry best practices.
• Support schedule updates, reporting, forecasting, and executive-level presentations.
• Utilize scheduling software to model project sequencing, milestones, and critical path activities.
• Promote Lean Construction principles and support Last Planner System implementation where applicable.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of construction industry experience.
• At least 5 years of planning and scheduling experience on large construction projects.
• Data center, mission-critical, advanced manufacturing, or similarly complex project experience strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or 4D scheduling software.
• Experience conducting or reviewing DCMA 14-point schedule health assessments.
• Understanding of Lean Construction methodologies and the Last Planner System.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally on a regular basis.

What's on Offer

• Base salary: $150,000 - $180,000+
• Opportunity to work on major mission-critical data center developments across the United States.
• Exposure to innovative construction delivery methods and advanced project controls practices.
• Strong long-term career progression within a nationally recognized construction platform.
• Nationwide project portfolio offering varied and technically challenging work.
• Collaborative, high-performance team environment.
• Competitive benefits, bonus and traveling package