Senior Scheduler

Senior Construction Scheduler / Project Controls

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Scheduler to support the delivery of a major data centre construction project in Indianapolis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, managing and monitoring detailed construction schedules, coordinating with project teams and subcontractors, and ensuring project milestones are achieved.

Experience in wider project controls, including cost management, forecasting, earned value management and performance reporting, would be advantageous but is not essential.

Candidates with experience delivering large-scale industrial, commercial, infrastructure, manufacturing or other complex construction projects are encouraged to apply. Previous data centre experience is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules using Primavera P6.
• Establish baseline schedules, project milestones, critical paths and activity dependencies.
• Monitor construction progress and identify potential delays or scheduling conflicts.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors and engineering teams.
• Develop short-term and long-term lookahead schedules.
• Analyse schedule performance and recommend recovery strategies where required.
• Track design, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Prepare regular scheduling reports, progress updates and project forecasts.
• Support project risk assessments and delay analysis.
• Assist with project controls activities, including cost tracking, forecasting and earned value reporting where applicable.

Essential Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in construction scheduling, planning or a closely related role.
• Strong hands-on experience using Primavera P6.
• Experience developing and managing schedules on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM), construction sequencing and project milestones.
• Experience coordinating schedules across multiple contractors and construction disciplines.
• Strong communication, analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Indianapolis.

Desirable Experience

• Previous project controls experience, including cost management, budgeting or financial forecasting.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), cost reporting or change control.
• Data centre or mission-critical construction experience.
• Experience on industrial, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, power generation or major infrastructure projects.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Procore, CMiC or Power BI.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• PSP, PMI-SP, PMP or AACE certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary dependent on experience.
• Annual performance bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.