Senior Scheduler Data Centers
4 months ago
New Paltz
Job Description Senior Scheduler - Data Center - New Paltz, NY Our client is a Commissioning Company that has a national footprint and specializes in MEP critical facilities in the data center industry. They provide commissioning, consulting and management expertise in the Critical Facilities Space. They have a mindset to provide reliability, energy efficiency, sustainable design and LEED expertise when providing these consulting services for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies. This career-growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits. We are seeking a Scheduler to support scheduling and planning efforts for mission-critical data center construction projects. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in project scheduling, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to manage complex, phased construction timelines. This individual will lead scheduling strategy, mentor a team of consultants, and play a key role in integrating design, procurement, and commissioning schedules into an actionable execution plan. Strong communication, technical proficiency, and a strategic mindset are key to success in this role. Responsibilities: • Create detailed project schedules during planning and design phases, including milestones, permitting, long-lead procurement, and phased delivery timelines, • Develop and maintain baseline schedules that align with project delivery strategy, including fast-track and parallel commissioning models, • Perform risk assessments and “what-if” scenario analysis to identify schedule threats and define mitigation strategies, • Lead and mentor a team of remote consultants, supporting their development and optimizing workload, • Collaborate with design, procurement, and cost teams to ensure accurate timeline integration and resource alignment, • Maintain live project schedules throughout execution, tracking progress, changes, and critical path activities, • Manage commissioning timelines across multiple systems including mechanical, electrical, and IT system turnovers, • Leverage scheduling tools such as MS Project and Procore to drive real-time project visibility and performance, • Conduct critical path analysis, schedule reviews, and coordination meetings with project teams and stakeholders, • Facilitate client meetings, Quarterly Business Reviews, and alignment sessions to communicate scheduling progress and adjust project priorities Qualifications: • 8–12+ years of experience in data center construction scheduling or project management, • Advanced proficiency in scheduling software – MS Project required; P6 experience a plus, • Experience with phased delivery models and early equipment procurement in mission-critical environments, • Strong understanding of how scheduling interfaces with cost, procurement, risk, and change management, • Experience developing integrated schedules across multiple trades and cross-functional stakeholders, • Ability to lead schedule review meetings, recovery planning workshops, and commissioning coordination, • Hands-on field construction experience and understanding of jobsite dynamics, • Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills, • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, • Previous experience in the data center / mission-critical industry is required, • Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus (Navy Nukes – EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees; Army – Power Generation, Corps of Engineers; Air Force – Power Production; Generator Techs; Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.) Submittal Instructions: Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: khmt3ad4xftruss9xgmndibdfr@crelate.net After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at, https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/ If this job is not for you, feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!! Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V Pkaza LLC is a third-party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate