Senior Project Scheduler – Data Center Construction

Overwatch Mission Critical•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role leads schedule development, review, and analysis across data center construction projects. The position is responsible for validating GC schedules, performing delay and time impact analysis, and driving schedule risk visibility to project and executive stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings deep Primavera P6 expertise, strong construction sequencing knowledge, and the ability to translate complex schedule data into clear, actionable insights.

Requirements

Hands-on experience with Primavera P6, with a good understanding of concepts of float, critical path, and construction sequencing across civil, structural, and MEP scopes.
Ability to conduct site “schedule” walks to validate construction progress against the updated schedules when requested by project teams to verify installed scope, percent complete, and alignment with reported progress.
Experience performing delay analysis and/or Time Impact Analysis (TIA).
Proven ability to lead schedule review meetings and challenge GC schedules.
Ability to communicate complex schedule data clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a professional work environment, including preparing written reports and documentation, conveying information clearly to team members, clients, and stakeholders, and responding appropriately to verbal and written communications related to job duties.

Nice To Haves

Data center / mission-critical project experience.
Experience with Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC) or similar platforms.
Background in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Exposure to cost/schedule integration or broader project controls functions.

Responsibilities

Lead detailed review and validation of General Contractor (GC) baseline and update schedules.
Perform DCMA-style schedule quality checks and enforce scheduling best practices (logic, constraints, float integrity, etc.).
Actively participate in schedule review meetings with GCs and internal stakeholders; drive accountability and track action items.
Conduct delay analysis and Time Impact Analysis (TIA), including forensic schedule reviews and prospective scenario modeling as required by the project team.
Identify schedule risks, critical path impacts, and mitigation strategies across active projects.
Develop executive-level summaries highlighting key risks, delays, and recovery plans.
Interface with project management, construction, and commercial teams to align schedule with cost and scope changes.
Support development of recovery schedules and acceleration strategies when required.
Maintain schedule reporting dashboards and performance metrics (float trends, milestone tracking, etc.).