Data Center Integrated Planning & Scheduling

Job Overview

The Senior Scheduler – Data Center Infrastructure is a senior individual contributor responsible for building and managing the integrated master schedule (IMS) for large‑scale OCI data center programs, from project initiation through GPU/rack handover. The role drives schedule predictability across a matrixed organization by aligning internal teams and external partners, maintaining critical path clarity, and proactively managing schedule risk to enable on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

Location: El Paso, TX/Las Cruces, NM – candidates must be currently living in the area or able to relocate permanently. Relocation assistance available.

• Own and maintain the end‑to‑end integrated master schedule across multiple concurrent data center projects/programs.
• Establish and govern standard scheduling methodology (WBS structure, activity coding, calendar standards, baseline/change control).
• Drive critical path and near‑critical path visibility; lead recovery planning and schedule optimization.
• Produce schedule performance reporting (milestone health, look‑ahead, variance analysis, trend analysis, forecasts).
• Lead schedule‑focused risk identification and mitigation, including scenario planning and what‑if analysis.
• Coordinate schedule interfaces across functions:
  Site Acquisition, Design/Engineering, Construction, Telecom, Commissioning, Security, WAN, Energy, Operations, and vendor partners.
• Facilitate schedule governance forums (e.g., weekly/monthly reviews), ensuring clear actions, owners, and closure.
• Build and maintain detailed schedules, including design/package release milestones, procurement/long‑lead deliveries, construction phases and turnover sequencing, low‑voltage/telecom integration points, commissioning/test/certification gates, and rack readiness and GPU handover milestones.
• Baseline schedules and manage change impacts (scope shifts, constraints, delays, vendor change orders) with transparent documentation.
• Develop rolling‑wave plans and 2–6 week look‑ahead supporting field execution.
• Ensure schedule logic quality: dependencies, constraints, float integrity, and resource/loading assumptions.
• Partner with PMs and functional leads to drive accountability to dates, resolve conflicts, and remove blockers.
• Maintain schedule data hygiene and ensure consistent reporting across regions/programs.

• Education or experience (choose one):
  • 5+ years of experience in construction project controls/scheduling/program scheduling.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience owning schedules for mission‑critical or large capital programs (data centers, semiconductor, pharma, industrial, or similar).
• Strong working knowledge of CPM scheduling concepts: critical path, float, baselines, variance/trend analysis.
• Proficiency with enterprise scheduling tools such as Oracle Primavera P6 (or equivalent); strong Excel skills for analysis/reporting.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and influence outcomes in a matrixed organization (often without direct authority).
• Excellent communication skills – able to translate schedule insights into clear executive updates and actionable next steps.

• Direct experience scheduling data center builds (including commissioning/turnover and rack readiness sequencing).
• Experience building portfolio‑level schedules across multiple regions/sites with standardized codes and reporting.
• Familiarity with project controls disciplines beyond scheduling (cost, change control, risk management, earned value concepts).
• Certifications such as PMP, PMI‑SP, PSP (AACE), or equivalent.
• Experience with schedule risk analysis and/or tools/approaches (Monte Carlo, structured schedule risk registers).
• Prior experience working with colocation providers, general contractors, and specialty trades (including telecom/low‑voltage).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending…