VP, Project Planning, Data Centers

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JLL is seeking an accomplished Scheduler to support scheduling operations for mission-critical projects and facilities. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, conducting schedule analysis, and coordinating with project teams to ensure timely delivery of capital projects and facility improvements.

The Scheduler works on complex assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative in applying scheduling principles and methodologies. You'll develop critical path schedules, monitor project progress, analyze schedule performance, and communicate schedule status to project stakeholders. Working independently with general supervision, you'll apply advanced scheduling knowledge to support successful project delivery while collaborating with cost managers, project managers, design teams, and contractors.

This position requires strong technical proficiency in scheduling software combined with analytical skills to identify schedule risks and support project decision-making for mission-critical capital projects valued up to $1B+.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Develop detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or similar scheduling software for assigned capital projects
• Establish work breakdown structures (WBS) and activity coding systems that align with project requirements and organizational standards
• Define activity durations, logic relationships, constraints, and dependencies based on input from project teams, contractors, and design professionals
• Incorporate procurement milestones, long-lead equipment deliveries, and critical approval processes into project schedules
• Create baseline schedules upon project authorization and maintain version control throughout project lifecycle
• Update project schedules regularly based on actual progress, incorporating changes in scope, sequencing, or resource availability
• Develop look-ahead schedules (2-week, 4-week, 3-month) to support short-term planning and coordination activities
• Coordinate schedule inputs from multiple trade contractors and design disciplines to ensure comprehensive schedule integration

• Conduct critical path analysis to identify activities with zero or negative float that drive overall project completion
• Perform total float analysis to assess schedule flexibility and prioritize activities requiring management attention
• Monitor schedule performance by comparing actual progress to planned progress and baseline schedules
• Calculate schedule performance metrics including Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and schedule variance
• Identify schedule trends, potential delays, and activities falling behind planned progress
• Analyze impacts of scope changes, design revisions, or unforeseen conditions on project schedule and critical path
• Evaluate "what-if" scenarios to assess alternative sequencing strategies or recovery options
• Track milestone achievements and forecast completion dates for key project deliverables

• Prepare schedule status reports for assigned projects showing progress, critical path, upcoming activities, and…