Lead Scheduler, Pre-Construction (Data Centers)

Galaxy•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Galaxy Digital Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Lead Scheduler to join their Data Centers team. This role focuses on building and managing construction schedules for large-scale, mission-critical facilities, particularly data centers. The Lead Scheduler will be responsible for developing schedules from the earliest planning stages through contractor mobilization, integrating design progress, procurement lead times, and permitting timelines. The position requires a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks, bottlenecks, and resource constraints, and proposing sequencing solutions. The Lead Scheduler will own the development of pre-construction schedules for new data center builds, integrating design milestones, permitting and entitlement timelines, procurement lead times (especially OFCI / long-lead electrical and mechanical equipment), and early works packages. They will develop tiered schedules (Tier 1 for executive-level milestones, Tier 2 for summary-level, and Tier 3 for detailed execution) and maintain baseline schedules in Primavera P6 or equivalent CPM software. The role involves leading schedule risk analysis, coordinating long-lead procurement tracking, facilitating schedule review sessions, and supporting the transition to the construction phase with a validated baseline schedule. Additionally, the Lead Scheduler will develop schedule dashboards and reporting, track entitlement and permitting milestones, identify and escalate schedule risks, and contribute to standardizing scheduling practices. Collaboration with Cost/Project Controls teams to ensure schedule and budget alignment is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience
10+ years of scheduling experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical, or hyperscale construction programs; data center experience strongly preferred
Subject matter expertise in Primavera P6 and Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques
Demonstrated field construction experience supporting active projects, with a strong understanding of site operations, construction sequencing, trade coordination, and the practical execution of work in the field.
Strong understanding of data center or mission-critical construction sequencing, including long-lead equipment procurement and utility/permitting dependencies
Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical drawings and specifications
Experience developing and managing an owner's planning and scheduling program across multiple concurrent projects
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present schedule risk and status clearly to both technical teams and executive stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with resource-loaded schedules, Earned Value Management (EVM), and cost/schedule integration.
Familiarity with hyperscale owner standards and specifications (e.g., programs supporting large technology or cloud infrastructure clients).
PMP, PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional), or similar scheduling/project management certification.
Experience with schedule risk analysis tools and Monte Carlo simulation methods.
Experience supporting greenfield site development as well as retrofit or expansion construction programs.
Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar reporting and visualization tools.
Experience with Deltek Acumen Fuse, Oracle Primavera Risk Analysis (Pertmaster), or Safran Risk

Responsibilities

Own the development of pre-construction schedules for new data center builds, integrating design milestones, permitting and entitlement timelines, procurement lead times (especially OFCI / long-lead electrical and mechanical equipment), and early works packages
Develop Tier 1 (executive-level) milestone schedules that communicate key contractual dates and major phases to leadership and stakeholders.
Build Tier 2 (summary-level) schedules that break the project into major work areas, bridging Tier 1 milestones and detailed Tier 3 execution schedules.
Establish this tiered schedule structure early in the Project Delivery Method (PDM) process to guide the project from conception through execution.
Build and maintain baseline schedules in Primavera P6 (or equivalent CPM software), ensuring logic, durations, and constraints reflect real-world buildability and site conditions.
Work closely with General Contractors, Trade Partners and Consultants during the pre-construction phase to validate that proposed baseline schedules align with owner targets, program guidance, and Division 1 specifications
Lead schedule risk analysis during pre-construction, identifying critical path drivers, schedule float erosion, and sequencing conflicts before contracts are awarded
Coordinate long-lead procurement tracking (switchgear, generators, chillers, transformers, and other critical equipment) and integrate delivery milestones into the master schedule
Facilitate schedule review sessions with Data Center leadership and project stakeholders, providing clear visibility into pre-construction milestones, risks, and dependencies
Support the transition from pre-construction to construction by ensuring a validated, buy-in baseline schedule is handed off to the on-site construction team
Develop and maintain schedule dashboards, look-ahead, and reporting to communicate pre-construction progress and readiness to stakeholders at all levels
Track entitlement, permitting, utility interconnection, and site development milestones that impact the overall program timeline
Identify schedule risks and dependencies across design, procurement, permitting, and early site work, escalating proactively and driving resolution to maintain program momentum
Contribute to the standardization of scheduling templates, schedule health metrics, and pre-construction planning best practices across the Data Center portfolio
Collaborate with Cost/Project Controls teams to ensure schedule and budget remain aligned throughout the pre-construction phase.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)
Company paid Holidays (14)
Company paid sick leave
Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
3% 401(k) company contribution
Generous paid Parental Leave
Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Ginger
Free daily snacks in-office
Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
Employee Resource Groups