Construction Scheduler

Construction Scheduler

About the Company

A privately held data center developer, owner, and operator serving some of the world’s largest enterprises. Backed by a group controlling over $6 billion in assets and bringing 15+ years of experience in technology and real estate development, the company offers flexible ownership options and dynamic leasing models—creating true long-term partnerships with its clients.

About the Role

The Data Center Construction Scheduler is responsible for supporting the planning, scheduling, and execution of large-scale data center construction projects. This role ensures that all phases of construction are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with budgetary and resource constraints.

Location: Onsite - Elk Grove Village, IL
Reports to: SVP, Product Delivery

What You'll Do

• Develop, manage, and update detailed construction schedules
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, and project managers to gather input and update project timelines
• Integrate procurement and permitting timelines into the master project schedule
• Analyze schedule impacts due to design changes, field conditions, or delays and propose mitigation strategies
• Generate and distribute regular schedule reports, including look-aheads, critical path analyses, and schedule risk assessments
• Facilitate scheduling meetings and coordinate across multiple stakeholders to maintain alignment on milestones and deliverables
• Monitor progress and flag potential schedule risks, bottlenecks, or delays early
• Ensure all schedules comply with contractual obligations, project goals, and client expectations
• Support earned value analysis, productivity tracking, and reporting requirements
• Participate in project closeout by documenting final schedules, lessons learned, and performance metrics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field; or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in construction scheduling, with at least 2 years on data center or mission-critical facility projects
• Strong understanding of construction processes, phases, and typical sequencing, especially in MEP-intensive environments
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with tight deadlines
• Experience with BIM, Procore, or other construction management tools
• Scheduling certification (e.g., PMI-SP, AACE PSP) is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary range and performance bonus program with a range of $100k–$135k, dependent upon a candidate’s experience and interview evaluation
• 401k fully vested upon enrollment, up to a 4% employer match
• 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
• Paid Time Off + Sick time