Senior Scheduler - Data Center Construction

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

• Per diem provided for required travel.
• Mileage reimbursement available for candidates living within driving distance.
• For those traveling farther, the client will cover travel for time required on-site.
• Relocation assistance is available for candidates interested in moving closer to the site.

• Develop, manage, and maintain comprehensive construction and commissioning schedules for data center projects from pre‑construction through closeout.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and trade partners to gather input, validate sequencing, and ensure schedule feasibility.
• Conduct detailed schedule analysis to identify potential risks, delays, and opportunities for acceleration or optimization.
• Proactively implement recovery strategies and mitigation plans to maintain project milestones and contractual obligations.
• Facilitate and lead schedule review meetings, presenting updates, forecasts, and critical path analyses to internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor project health, progress trends, and forecasting accuracy.
• Integrate subcontractor and vendor schedules into the master project schedule, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives.
• Support project controls functions including progress measurement, earned value analysis, and delay impact assessments.
• Provide schedule input for change orders, scope modifications, and claims analysis, ensuring accurate documentation and justification.
• Ensure adherence to client’s scheduling standards, tools, and best practices, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

• Proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, critical path method (CPM), and resource loading.
• Experience with data center construction or mission‑critical infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Excel, and other reporting tools for KPI tracking and dashboard creation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

• 7+ years of experience in construction scheduling.
• Experience working in fast‑paced, high‑tech environments with aggressive timelines.
• PMP, PSP, or equivalent certification is a plus.

* On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.