Associate Director – Scheduler Lead, Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend

Scheduler Lead managing complex data center construction schedules for Turner & Townsend, a global professional services company. Leading planning, reporting, resource analysis, and project schedule coordination.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $1,200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project scheduling and resource optimization within the construction industry, utilizing tools like Primavera Project Planner and Microsoft Project. Strong ability to analyze schedule data, communicate findings, and mentor planning teams while ensuring compliance with established methodologies.

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Project SchedulingPrimavera Project PlannerMicrosoft ProjectConstruction ManagementResource Optimization

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingCost ManagementRisk ManagementWork Breakdown StructureNetwork Planning TechniquesSchedule AnalysisForecast UpdatesCompliance AssessmentContingency ManagementData Analysis

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCoachingMentoringPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Primavera Project Planner 6.0Microsoft Project

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustryScheduling MethodologySubcontractor ComplianceMulti-Stakeholder EnvironmentsSOX Control Responsibilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work in an integrated planning, cost, and risk environment to optimize resources and complete work scopes within budget and time constraints
Ensure established planning and scheduling methodology is followed
Develop project milestone and progress-tracking baselines
Assess subcontractor compliance with scheduling methodology
Contribute to the Work Breakdown Structure for project performance measurement
Analyze schedule data, identify trends and issues, and communicate findings to the Project Director and team
Communicate and collaborate with internal and external project clients
Coach and mentor the planning team
Lead schedule reporting, forecast updates, and schedule contingency management
Lead timely schedule updates, analysis, and reports
Ensure contractor schedules comply with integrated schedules and milestones
Analyze resource requirements and availability impacts and recommend recovery options
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a construction-related field
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in a scheduling role in the construction industry
Experience in complex, fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments
Practical exposure to network planning structures and techniques
Experienced user of Primavera Project Planner 6.0 or above and Microsoft Project
Ability to assist with wider business initiatives, including responding to RFPs
Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working environment
Work-life balance support
Inclusive workplace
Equal opportunity employment