Data Center Project Scheduler

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Worldwide Mission Critical is a global owner’s representation and project management company dedicated to the mission-critical industry, helping companies deliver their data centers on time and under budget. Founded on the principle that the right team of experienced data center professionals will deliver great projects, our ability to provide oversight for all aspects of a project sets us apart.

We are seeking an experienced Project Scheduler to join our team and provide on-site scheduling support for a high-profile data center construction project near Columbus, Ohio. This role will support a major client through all project phases—preconstruction, construction, and closeout. The Project Scheduler will collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, architects, contractors, and client representatives to deliver mission-critical projects on time and within budget.

• Provide leadership for scheduling efforts with design teams, contractors, and trade partners, representing the owner’s interests professionally and ethically, while fostering collaborative decision-making.
• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed construction and commissioning schedules for data center projects using modern scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project), ensuring alignment with project objectives and milestones.
• Collaborate with design teams, contractors, and trade partners to establish tasks, milestones, and deliverables, utilizing a standardized Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Analyze construction sequences and monthly schedule submissions, comparing them against field observations and actual progress to validate accuracy and identify potential risks or opportunities for optimization.
• Monitor and report key schedule performance indicators (KPIs) to provide insights into project health, forecasting, and potential delays, proposing recovery strategies as needed.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, architects, and client representatives to ensure schedule and phasing strategies support overall project goals and timelines.
• Conduct scheduling health assessments, risk analysis, and mitigation planning to ensure cost efficiency and timely project delivery.
• Provide regular, clear, and actionable schedule updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and effective communication of project status and risks.
• Deliver regular project status updates and comprehensive schedule updates, ensuring stakeholders are informed of schedule performance and potential risks in a clear, actionable format.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of scheduling experience, with at least 3 years in mission critical environment. Proven expertise in managing costs from preconstruction through closeout.
• Proficiency in scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar), Microsoft Excel, and project management tools. Familiarity with BIM and estimating tools is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and expertise in vendor procurement and contract negotiation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder collaboration.
• Experience with data center construction, including MEP systems, and a track record of delivering cost-effective outcomes in fast-paced, complex projects.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a variety of stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to other project sites as needed for future assignments.
• High levels of initiative, self-direction, and attention to detail
• Experience with construction contract administration?and procurement methods.