Senior Construction Scheduler

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers

Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Your role at a glance

The Sr. Construction Scheduler is responsible for reviewing and analyzing General Contractors’ schedules and reporting on schedule health to the Project Team and other key stakeholders. This role involves working closely with NTT’s Construction Team and General Contractors to drive consistency, accountability, and adherence to established scheduling standards across all projects.

The Construction Scheduler will also support the analysis of schedule delays by reviewing, summarizing, and comparing General Contractors’ Time Impact Analyses (TIAs) against other available project data. This position plays an integral role in providing data-driven insights to enhance project predictability. Additionally, the Construction Scheduler will be responsible for collecting as-built data.

What we are looking for

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

• Lead baseline schedule development by partnering with NTT’s General Contractors to establish accurate, fully logic-driven project baselines. 
• Review General Contractors’ project schedules to identify potential risks, constraints, and sequencing issues, with a proactive focus on mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Develop periodic schedule reports and proactively communicate schedule risks and performance trends to the Project stakeholders.
• Ensure client-specific scheduling requirements are met, including compliance with contractual obligations, reporting standards, and project specific deliverables.
• Develop schedule what-if scenarios and perform comparative schedule assessments to inform and drive data-based decision making.
• Champion and support the implementation of scheduling best practices across GID, driving standardization of processes, templates, coding structures, and reporting methodologies to ensure consistency, data integrity, and alignment with portfolio-level controls and governance standards.
• Develop meaningful scheduling key performance indicators (KPIs) that accurately reflect project progress at any given point in time, enabling clear visibility into performance against baseline.  
• Review Time Impact Analyses (TIAs) and provide structured feedback to the Construction Team and General Contractors.
• Partner with project stakeholders to support planning efforts and maintain schedule control throughout the project lifecycle by developing and managing internal schedules that accurately reflect current progress across all phases.
• Lead schedule progress meetings with the Construction Team and General Contractors to review status, validate updates, and address variances.
• Perform any other related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES

• Fully versed in Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling requirements for construction projects, including development and maintenance of logic-driven schedules, critical path analysis, risk assessment, and adherence to contractual scheduling specifications.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and the ability to apply its principles in internal schedule and performance reporting. 
• Proficient in Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Project (MSP) scheduling software.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications to analyze and evaluate contractor-produced schedules.
• Excellent analytical skills, creative thinking ability, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience reviewing Time Impact Analyses (TIAs) and recovery schedules to assess schedule impacts and proposed mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to clearly set and lead meetings to develop strong project control systems
• Ability to be highly confidential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced work environment.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as PSP is preferred.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 8 - 12 years of experience in construction scheduling, including baseline schedule development, critical path and variance analysis, earned value management (EVM), and forensic schedule analysis.
• Experience with Data Center construction projects is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Primarily sitting with some walking, standing, and bending.
• Able to hear and speak into a telephone.
• Close visual work on a computer terminal.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
• Able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

Work conditions & other requirements

• Standard office; Data Center environment with varying temperatures and loud noises; extensive daily usage of workstation or computer.
• This role is expected to be remote with an occasional need to be on-site and/or construction jobsite.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Who we are

As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business – large and small – has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.