Senior Project Scheduler - Data Center

IES Electrical•Chester, VA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical is seeking a full-time Senior Project Scheduler in Chester, Virginia, to oversee the Scheduling Department within its Mission-Critical division. The role leads scheduling operations and personnel across a national portfolio of complex data center projects, ensuring consistent, accurate scheduling aligned with project goals and division standards. The position requires travel to project sites. The Senior Project Scheduler directs the department, establishes scheduling processes and reporting standards, and serves as the company’s subject matter expert in scheduling best practices, critical path methodology, and planning strategy for electrical construction in data centers. The role works closely with project teams, field leadership, trade partners, Project Controls, Estimating, and Operations to maintain integrated schedules, support planning and forecasting, assess schedule risks, and communicate project status. Candidates must be authorized to work full-time in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Employment is contingent on passing a post-offer background check and, when required by job responsibilities, an MVR check. IES is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Requirements

At least 10 years of construction scheduling experience.
At least 5 years in a leadership role managing scheduling personnel or departments.
Extensive background in electrical construction and mission-critical/data center environments.
Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Excel.
Demonstrated ability to manage scheduling efforts across multiple large-scale, fast-paced projects.
Deep understanding of construction sequencing and resource planning.
Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills, including the ability to interface at all organizational levels.
Ability to travel as required.
Pass a post-offer background check and an MVR check when responsibilities require operating motor vehicles.
Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent field or trade experience is also considered.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage the Scheduling Department, maintaining consistent processes, reporting standards, and schedule integrity across Mission Critical projects.
Serve as the company’s subject matter expert for scheduling best practices, critical path methodology, and planning strategy for electrical construction in the data center sector.
Develop and maintain integrated master schedules and project-specific schedules with project teams, field leadership, and trade partners.
Establish department-wide protocols for schedule development, updates, forecasting, look-ahead planning, and schedule recovery.
Perform schedule risk assessments and delay analysis, and provide reporting to support executive decision-making and client communications.
Partner with Project Controls, Estimating, and Operations on preconstruction planning, procurement schedules, and manpower forecasting.
Mentor and lead department schedulers, supporting team growth and accountability.
Conduct regular audits, jobsite visits, and coordination meetings to monitor progress and maintain alignment with contractual milestones.
Travel to project sites as required.