Senior Scheduler - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend•Shreveport, LA

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Construction Scheduler to join our Data Center team and partner with a leading technology client on large-scale, multi-phase data center construction programs. Acting as a strategic partner to the Construction Program VP, General Manager, and broader team, this role is responsible for developing, managing, and analyzing highly complex Integrated Master Schedules for campus-scale projects. This position offers flexibility to work mostly remote, but the candidate must be willing and able to travel up to 30% of the time for on-site schedule reviews and stakeholder meetings. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in scheduling best practices, Primavera P6, and project controls, combined with strong communication skills to operate in a client-facing role. This position requires proactive leadership in schedule development, risk analysis, and stakeholder engagement to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical facilities.

Requirements

Extensive experience creating and managing large-scale construction schedules in Primavera P6.
Strong understanding of construction sequencing, drawings, and specifications.
Familiarity with MEP systems, commissioning activities, and mission-critical environments.
Ability to produce detailed concept-level schedules from limited project information.
Skilled in schedule risk analysis, scenario planning, and integrated reporting.
Proficiency in Tableau for visual reporting.
Experience with cost and resource-loaded scheduling and integration with project controls systems.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills; comfortable in client-facing roles.
Ability to manage multiple schedules across a program and consolidate into a master view.
Strong analytical skills to interpret schedule data and provide actionable insights.
Proven ability to work independently and make informed decisions under tight deadlines.
BS Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice To Haves

PSP certification (AACE) preferred; EIT certification beneficial.

Responsibilities

Own and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule for large, multi-phase data center programs.
Develop and maintain detailed end-to-end construction schedules using Primavera P6 and Tableau.
Create resource-loaded schedules to track labor and equipment utilization.
Produce specialized schedule outputs such as fragnets, scenario analyses, and probabilistic forecasts.
Generate high-level and 1-, 3-, and 6-month look-ahead schedules for reporting.
Conduct schedule health checks and validate proposed timelines and lease commitments.
Perform critical path analysis, trend analysis, and schedule risk assessments.
Prepare and update progress reports, including monthly integrated planning contributions.
Convert schedule data into clear, visually effective reports and dashboards using Tableau.
Lead cross-functional scheduling activities and coordinate status updates across teams.
Facilitate schedule review meetings with internal teams and external contractors.
Integrate vendor, supplier, and contractor data into the master schedule.
Provide clear communications on project health, risks, and performance metrics to senior leadership.
Identify early-stage risks and develop mitigation plans.
Monitor and communicate potential delays, bottlenecks, and corrective actions.
Review and analyze GC schedules for alignment with program objectives.
Travel to construction sites (up to 30%) to assess schedule progress and provide real-time updates.
Support preconstruction and development teams with preliminary schedules.