Project Scheduler

Job Title: Scheduler

Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite - 5 days a week)

Compensation: $150k - $170k

Project: Confidential $4B Greenfield Data Center

Own the Timeline on One of the Largest Data Center Builds in North America.

We're recruiting on behalf of a nationally recognized construction management firm leading a flagship $4B greenfield data center development in Columbus, OH. As they expand their delivery team, they're hiring a Scheduler to manage and maintain construction and commissioning schedules for this high-velocity, mission-critical project.

This is a unique opportunity to work directly with field teams, design stakeholders, and project executives to ensure performance certainty in one of the most complex data center programs in the country.

About the Role

As the Scheduler, you'll play a central role in coordinating timelines, analyzing progress, and proactively identifying risks that could impact delivery. You'll own the project schedule from early planning through commissioning, ensuring all activities align with milestones and stakeholder expectations. You'll also contribute to project health through KPI tracking, schedule compliance, and delay mitigation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the scheduling process for major electrical and infrastructure milestones across the project

Build, manage, and update detailed schedules in collaboration with project managers and field teams

Analyze monthly schedule submissions and compare field progress to projections

Identify schedule risks and implement recovery strategies where needed

Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to scheduling and forecasting

Ensure schedule documentation meets internal standards and reporting protocols

Work closely with design, procurement, and trade partners to establish a unified project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Participate in early-stage planning phases including concept, schematic, and design development

Travel to job sites (up to 25%) to verify field progress and coordinate data inputs for schedule updates Qualifications

3+ years of experience in construction scheduling, preferably in data centers or other mission-critical environments

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Strong working knowledge of construction methodologies and sequencing

Familiarity with risk analysis, health assessments, and schedule recovery planning

Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Excel

Experience with 4D scheduling tools (Navisworks or similar) is a plus

PMP, PSP, or related certifications preferred

Electrical field experience is a plus Benefits

50% of employee & family health insurance premiums paid

50% of employee dental coverage paid

100% employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance (up to $50,000)

401(k) with generous employer matching

80 hours vacation, 40 hours sick leave, and paid holidays (including one floating holiday)

Career development opportunities within a growing portfolio of high-profile infrastructure projects