Scheduler (Data Centers) (Chicago)

EPC Project Management Consulting is actively seeking a detail-driven and highly organized Scheduler to join our team, supporting a high-profile hyperscale data center project on-site in Chicago, IL.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules throughout all phases of construction; from pre-construction through commissioning. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and client representatives to ensure critical path milestones are met and risk to schedule is effectively managed.

This is a full-time, on-site role , ideal for someone with deep knowledge of construction planning principles and tools, particularly within complex, fast-paced environments like data centers.

$20,000 relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

• Location: Chicago, IL.
• Start Date: ASAP
• Work Type: On site - Full-time relocation
• Salary: $140,000 - $190,000

Benefits Include:

• 8% 401(k) Employer Contribution - From day One And No Minimum Contribution Is Needed From You
• Unlimited PTO + Federal Holidays
• 100% Employer-Paid Healthcare, Dental And Vision (Employee, Spouse, and 4 X Dependents)
• Education Reimbursement
• $100,000 Life Insurance Coverage
• Long and Short Term Disability

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for large-scale data center construction projects using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent tools.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to create realistic timelines for design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Analyze schedule impacts, forecast delays, and recommend corrective actions to maintain project milestones.
• Perform critical path and risk analysis to identify schedule risks and opportunities.
• Track and report on schedule progress against baseline, including earned value metrics.
• Support change management processes by evaluating the impact of design or construction changes on schedule.
• Prepare and deliver progress reports, lookahead schedules, and executive summaries for stakeholders.
• Participate in client and contractor meetings, offering planning expertise to align execution with overall strategy.
• Coordinate closely with commercial, procurement, and construction teams to ensure integration of key milestones across disciplines.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 5–10 years of experience as a Project Planner or Scheduler, preferably within data centers , mission-critical , or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction planning and sequencing across trades including civil, structural, MEP, and commissioning phases.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 , MS Project , and planning analytics tools (e.g., TILOS, Synchro 4D, or Power BI a plus).
• Experience managing and analyzing baseline schedules, resource loading, and schedule performance indicators.
• Familiarity with construction contracts (AIA, FIDIC, NEC) and their implications on schedule.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with both internal teams and external contractors.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Controls , or a related discipline preferred.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, client-facing environments with tight deadlines and evolving priorities.