Data Center Scheduler

Project Scheduler / Project Controls Specialist

Mission-Critical Hyperscale Data Center (New Build)

Overview

We are actively seeking an experienced Project Scheduler / Project Controls Specialist to support the planning and execution of a new-build, mission-critical hyperscale data center. This role is essential to ensuring the successful delivery of a large-scale, highly technical facility where schedule certainty, risk mitigation, and cross-discipline coordination are critical.
This position will work closely with preconstruction, engineering, construction, and field leadership to develop, manage, and maintain integrated schedules from early concept through commissioning and turnover. The ideal candidate has experience supporting large capital construction projects and understands the pace, complexity, and precision required in mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain comprehensive, logic-driven schedules for a new hyperscale data center build, from conceptual planning through engineering, construction, and commissioning
• Collaborate closely with preconstruction managers, project managers, engineers, superintendents, contractors, and project services teams
• Establish sequencing, constraints, milestones, and realistic activity durations aligned with mission-critical requirements

Resource & Schedule Management

• Manage both short-term execution needs and long-term project objectives
• Create and maintain an accurate schedule, logic, and resource loading based on labor, equipment, and material availability
• Ensure schedules reflect real-world site conditions and construction strategies

Risk & Change Management

• Analyze schedule impacts associated with design changes, scope adjustments, procurement challenges, or construction delays
• Identify schedule risks early and support recovery and mitigation planning
• Communicate schedule status, impacts, and forecasts clearly to leadership and project teams

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Lead and participate in detailed planning discussions with Owners, General Contractors, Architects/Engineers, Subcontractors, and Suppliers
• Attend regular project meetings to present schedule updates, progress assessments, and performance analytics
• Provide transparent, data-driven reporting to project stakeholders

Performance Monitoring & Quality Assurance

• Track progress using key performance indicators, milestones, and schedule metrics
• Integrate detailed schedule fragments (trade-specific and systems-based) and adjust sequencing as required
• Ensure schedule integrity, accuracy, and alignment with safety, quality, and delivery requirements

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling practices, workflows, and reporting
• Leverage technology and best-practice methodologies to enhance predictability and execution on complex, mission-critical builds

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 5+ years of construction scheduling experience
• Proven experience supporting $50M+ capital projects
• Strong preference for experience in one or more of the following:
  • Hyperscale or mission-critical data centers
  • Electrical or mechanical construction
  • Industrial or manufacturing construction
  • Technology or infrastructure projects (utilities, power, communications, energy)

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project
• Strong foundation in:
  • Project scheduling and critical path method (CPM)
  • Schedule data collection, analysis, and reporting
  • Project management and project coordination fundamentals

Additional Requirements

• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience Level

• Intermediate Level

Why This Opportunity?

• Support the delivery of a new-build, hyperscale mission-critical data center
• Work on complex, fast-paced projects where schedule performance truly matters
• Collaborate with highly skilled engineering, construction, and project controls professionals
• Expand your expertise in one of the fastest-growing and most resilient construction sectors

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you thrive in high-accountability environments and enjoy solving complex scheduling challenges, this role offers a unique opportunity to make an impact.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saline, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saline,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.