Infrastructure & Capital Projects, Data Center Senior Scheduler, ANS
About The Position
Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking a Data Center Senior Scheduler to join their team. This role involves creating and managing detailed project schedules for data center construction, from design through closeout. The ideal candidate will define activities, sequence workflows, estimate durations, and allocate resources to build accurate project timelines. Responsibilities include identifying critical paths, key milestones, and dependencies, tracking progress against baseline schedules, preparing reports with earned value, milestone, and variance analyses, and identifying schedule risks. The role also involves performing "what-if" analyses, developing recovery schedules, collaborating with project teams, coordinating subcontractor and supplier schedules, optimizing workflows and resource allocations, and documenting actual versus planned timelines for future improvement. The work location is flexible, including a mix of remote, onsite client work, or Accenture office/center.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management or a related field, OR equivalent relevant experience
- 10+ years of experience in project scheduling, preferably within data center or mission-critical construction projects
- Proficiency in scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent platforms
Nice To Haves
- Proven ability to manage complex schedules for large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with owner objectives
- Knowledge of industry standards such as PMI or AACE scheduling guidelines is preferred
- Strong understanding of construction processes, workflows, and dependencies, with a focus on MEP systems
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse project teams and stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Create and manage detailed project schedules covering all phases of data center construction, from design through closeout.
- Define activities, sequence workflows, estimate durations, and allocate resources to build accurate project timelines.
- Identify critical paths, key milestones, and dependencies to ensure schedules align with owner objectives.
- Track progress against the baseline schedule, preparing regular reports with earned value, milestone, and variance analyses.
- Identify schedule risks early, assess potential impacts, and recommend or implement mitigation strategies.
- Perform “what-if” analyses and develop recovery schedules to keep projects on track amid changes or disruptions.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and vendors to align and communicate schedule updates effectively.
- Coordinate subcontractor and supplier schedules into a cohesive master schedule using tools like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
- Optimize workflows and resource allocations to enhance efficiency and meet project deadlines.
- Document actual versus planned timelines, maintain historical schedule data, and analyze lessons learned for future improvement.
Benefits
- Benefits varying by country and role
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
