Associate Director - Scheduler, Data Center Construction

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking an Associate Director level Scheduler to lead schedule development, management, and optimization for a large-scale data center construction program in Richmond, VA.

This role will own the master schedule, integrate multiple workstreams, and ensure alignment across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases. The Associate Director will work closely with project leadership, contractors, and stakeholders to maintain schedule integrity, mitigate risks, and drive timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the integrated master schedule for the data center program using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Develop detailed CPM schedules, including logic ties, resource loading, and milestone tracking.
• Incorporate design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities into a unified schedule.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule risks; recommend recovery plans and acceleration strategies.
• Conduct “what-if” scenarios to evaluate impacts of changes and optimize sequencing.
• Monitor progress and update schedules based on actual performance and forecasted trends.
• Prepare executive-level schedule reports, dashboards, and variance analyses for senior leadership.
• Support governance processes, including stage gates and schedule risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and client scheduling standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, design teams, and contractors to maintain alignment on schedule objectives.
• Facilitate schedule review meetings and communicate updates to all stakeholders.
• Integrate schedule risk management into project controls; maintain risk registers and contingency plans.
• Manage schedule impacts from scope changes and ensure proper documentation of adjustments.
• Mentor junior schedulers and project controls staff; promote best practices in scheduling and planning.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in scheduling and project controls for large-scale construction programs (data center or mission-critical preferred).
• Expertise in CPM scheduling and Primavera P6 (MS Project experience also required).
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, procurement timelines, and commissioning activities.
• Proven ability to manage integrated schedules across multiple workstreams and contractors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as PSP, PMP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

*SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/

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Compensation: 170000 to 220000 (USD) (YEARLY)