Lead Scheduler at CorePhase

Hubbard, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Critical Path Method, Schedule Risk Analysis, Power BI, Procore, Integrated Master Schedule, Resource Loading, Cost-Loaded Schedules, Monte Carlo Simulation, Data Center Construction, Change Management, Commissioning Integration, Project Controls, Contractor Oversight, Executive Reporting

Industry

Construction

Description

Key Responsibilities Schedule Development & Governance Develop and maintain the Owner’s Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) across all project phases (design, procurement, construction, commissioning). Establish schedule standards, coding structures, and reporting frameworks for all contractors. Validate and challenge GC and trade partner schedules for logic, durations, sequencing, and constructability alignment. Ensure alignment of schedules with critical data center milestones (e.g., energization, equipment setting, commissioning, turnover). Contractor Schedule Oversight Review and approve baseline schedules, updates, and recovery plans submitted by GCs and key subcontractors. Identify schedule conflicts, float erosion, and logic gaps across multiple buildings or phases. Lead schedule coordination meetings with GC, trades, and owner stakeholders. Ensure proper integration of: Long-lead equipment (generators, switchgear, chillers) Utility interfaces and energization Commissioning and startup sequences Risk Identification & Mitigation Perform critical path analysis and identify near-critical activities. Proactively flag risks related to: Procurement delays Labor productivity Site constraints and sequencing conflicts Develop and evaluate mitigation and recovery plans, including acceleration strategies. Reporting & Executive Communication Provide clear, concise schedule reporting to the owner and executive leadership. Develop dashboards and visual tools (P6, Power BI, etc.) to communicate: Critical path status Milestone performance Variance and forecast completion dates Translate complex schedule data into actionable insights for decision-making. Integration with Project Controls & Field Execution Work closely with cost controls, field leadership, and commissioning teams to ensure schedule alignment with actual progress. Validate percent complete and earned progress against field conditions. Support change management and claims analysis with schedule impact assessments. Commissioning & Turnover Alignment Ensure schedule integration of Level 1–5 commissioning activities. Validate readiness for: Substantial completion System energization Client turnover milestones Coordinate with commissioning agents and MEP leads to ensure realistic sequencing. Qualifications Experience 10+ years of scheduling experience in large-scale industrial or mission-critical construction Proven experience on data center projects (hyperscale preferred) Experience working in an Owner’s Representative or EPC oversight role Demonstrated experience managing multi-project or campus-style builds Technical Skills Expert proficiency in: Primavera P6 Microsoft Project (secondary) Strong understanding of: Critical Path Method (CPM) Resource loading and cost-loaded schedules Schedule risk analysis (Monte Carlo preferred) Experience with: Power BI or similar tools Construction management platforms (e.g., Procore) Core Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to challenge contractors constructively while maintaining alignment High level of ownership, accountability, and urgency Excellent communication skills, especially with executive stakeholders Deep understanding of fast-track construction and modular execution strategies Key Success Metrics Accuracy and reliability of schedule forecasts Early identification and mitigation of schedule risks Alignment between planned vs. actual progress Successful achievement of critical data center milestones Effectiveness in driving contractor accountabilit Position Impact This role is critical to ensuring on-time delivery of mission-critical infrastructure, directly influencing the owner’s ability to bring capacity online. The Lead Scheduler acts as a central control point for time-related risk, ensuring disciplined execution across all parties.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the Owner's Integrated Master Schedule while overseeing contractor schedules for large-scale data center projects. Identify schedule risks and provide executive-level reporting to ensure on-time delivery of mission-critical infrastructure.