Associate Director – Scheduler Lead, Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend

Scheduler Lead optimizing data-center construction schedules for Turner & Townsend, a global professional-services company. Managing milestones, forecasts, resources, risks, and contractor compliance.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 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, resource optimization, and compliance within the construction industry, utilizing tools like Primavera and Microsoft Project. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for mentoring teams and collaborating with stakeholders.

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Project SchedulingPrimavera Project PlannerMicrosoft ProjectConstruction ManagementResource Optimization

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingCost ManagementRisk ManagementWork Breakdown StructureSchedule AnalysisCompliance AssessmentForecastingContingency ManagementNetwork Planning TechniquesData Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationCoachingPresentation SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Primavera Project PlannerMicrosoft 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
Follow established planning and scheduling methodology when developing project schedules
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 on schedules
Coach and mentor the planning team
Lead schedule reporting, forecast updates, and contingency management for specific work packages
Lead timely schedule updates, analysis, and reporting
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
Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering preferred
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

Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment
Work-life balance support
Inclusive environment
Equal opportunity employment