Associate Director - Scheduler - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • Richmond, VA

4h • $170,000 - $220,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend are seeking an Associate Director level Scheduler to lead schedule development, management, and optimization for a large-scale data center construction program in Richmond, VA. This role will own the master schedule, integrate multiple workstreams, and ensure alignment across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases. The Associate Director will work closely with project leadership, contractors, and stakeholders to maintain schedule integrity, mitigate risks, and drive timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in scheduling and project controls for large-scale construction programs (data center or mission-critical preferred).
• Expertise in CPM scheduling and Primavera P6 (MS Project experience also required).
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, procurement timelines, and commissioning activities.
• Proven ability to manage integrated schedules across multiple workstreams and contractors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as PSP, PMP, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the integrated master schedule for the data center program using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Develop detailed CPM schedules, including logic ties, resource loading, and milestone tracking.
• Incorporate design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities into a unified schedule.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule risks; recommend recovery plans and acceleration strategies.
• Conduct “what-if” scenarios to evaluate impacts of changes and optimize sequencing.
• Monitor progress and update schedules based on actual performance and forecasted trends.
• Prepare executive-level schedule reports, dashboards, and variance analyses for senior leadership.
• Support governance processes, including stage gates and schedule risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and client scheduling standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, design teams, and contractors to maintain alignment on schedule objectives.
• Facilitate schedule review meetings and communicate updates to all stakeholders.
• Integrate schedule risk management into project controls; maintain risk registers and contingency plans.
• Manage schedule impacts from scope changes and ensure proper documentation of adjustments.
• Mentor junior schedulers and project controls staff; promote best practices in scheduling and planning.

Benefits

• Great place to work
• Opportunity and voice to affect change
• Support a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance
• Equal opportunity employer
• Celebrate diversity
• Inclusive environment for all employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director