Senior Master Scheduler

Vertiv•Greenville, SC

About The Position

Vertiv is seeking a highly organized Senior Master Scheduler to lead and oversee scheduling activities for its Infrastructure Solutions Team. The role coordinates and expedites work and materials across functions to align procurement, manufacturing, deployment, production, and delivery schedules. It oversees schedule development and progress, identifies bottlenecks and risks, and supports timely execution of end-to-end project requirements. The Senior Master Scheduler collaborates with customers, suppliers, and Vertiv Procurement, Solution Architects, Project Managers, Operations, and other project departments. The position develops and maintains schedules across project phases, prepares progress and performance reports, and advises project teams and clients on planning and scheduling standards and practices. It also supports scheduling software and methods training, audits schedule quality, and provides scheduling expertise for proposals, change processes, and claims as required. The role requires substantial experience in data center design or complex technical infrastructure solutions, construction project scheduling, and leading technical teams. The successful candidate will use scheduling software such as Microsoft Project and Oracle Primavera P6, along with scheduling diagnostic and comparison tools. Travel is expected up to approximately 30% domestically, with international travel as needed. Working hours may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and on-call availability may be required based on project needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or a related field, with at least 8 years of related experience; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is also accepted.
At least 8 years of experience in data center design or complex technical infrastructure solutions.
At least 4 years of experience leading engineering teams or technical project groups.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple concurrent projects and workstreams.
Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively.
Strong public-speaking, presentation, and stakeholder-engagement skills.
Professional conduct, including collaboration, accountability, and maintaining confidentiality.
Ability to manage high-pressure situations while meeting deadlines.
Experience with large construction projects exceeding $100 million.
Experience in construction project engineering and supervisory positions.
Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices.
Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to develop schedules.
Proficiency with scheduling software such as Microsoft Project and Oracle Primavera P6.
Proficiency with scheduling diagnostic and comparison tools such as Acumen Fuse and Change Inspector.
Advanced experience conducting gap analysis and managing scheduling risks.
Advanced knowledge of estimates for project schedule development.
Familiarity with earned value concepts and using construction resources to validate productivity and durations.
Ability to develop metrics and track results.
Strong analysis, critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Experience implementing continuous improvement methods and tools, such as lean construction.
Valid driver’s license.
Eligible to obtain a passport for international travel.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; Vertiv will not provide sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Scheduling certification desired, such as an Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) credential, Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP), or Project Management Institute Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP).

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and supervise scheduling activities for scheduling engineers, project staff, or consultants assigned to one or more construction projects.
Monitor and track project progress and prepare summary- and detail-level schedules.
Develop full Critical Path Method (CPM) logic-generated baseline schedules.
Communicate project execution plans, monitor performance against baseline schedules and prior forecasts, and promote early identification and mitigation of risks.
Collaborate with cross-regional Vertiv engineering centers to support global design consistency and solution optimization.
Support translation of design intent into manufacturing documentation with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Quality teams.
Track, analyze, and report project information, including evaluation of weekly reports.
Coordinate cross-functional departments to identify project issues, monitor action items, and work with project managers to ensure resolution.
Develop fabrication, integration, and construction schedules throughout project phases, from RFP/project kick-off through substantial completion/final turnover.
Collaborate with Pre-Sales, Procurement, Engineering, Factory, and Construction departments to prepare detailed schedules.
Complete monthly progress updates with narratives, target comparisons, and periodic look-ahead schedules.
Conduct schedule reviews with project leadership and provide scheduling dashboard statistics at internal operations and client-facing meetings.
Participate in Pre-Sales and Business Development activities, including proposal presentations, scheduling contract language, and related documentation.
Provide support and training on scheduling software and planning and scheduling techniques to project and office employees.
Maintain stakeholder relationships and communicate the value of scheduling and overall project plans.
Serve as a planning and scheduling subject matter expert for clients, educating and influencing expectations for standards and best practices.
Conduct factory or project-site progress walks, verify progress with project teams, and update schedules accordingly.
Challenge project teams using past, current, and future schedule data.
Audit project schedules with diagnostic and comparison software, validate schedule health and quality, review scheduling-function risks and gaps, and provide feedback to improve practices.
Implement and educate the Scheduling group on advanced techniques, including weather conditions, Time Impact Analyses, and cost and resource loading, to identify schedule risks and delays.
Provide historical schedule information to defend against or initiate a claim, as required.
Prepare impact analyses as part of the change process.
Support adherence to project budgets, timelines, and deliverable quality metrics; development of engineering team members; optimization of engineering resources and workload planning; and accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of design documentation and deliverables.