The Construction Schedule Management Group oversees the planning, compliance and progress of the General Contractor schedules. Inclusive in this is oversight of governance and compliance to improve Data Center Construction predictability across our global build portfolio. We utilize tools such as Master Schedules, Risk Framework, Quality Checklists and Schedule Health Scorecards, and are hands-on with the PMs in the field, and with the General Contractor with our tools and analysis. This results in Schedule Predictability driving overall delivery efficiencies. The Construction Planning/Scheduler will support the EMEA Planning Lead and DCD Project Managers by providing project level schedule analytics and audits. You will be responsible for management and analysis of construction schedules and milestones at the project and program level. This includes working closely with our General Contractors and vendor teams, collecting and analyzing schedule data and reporting to management on issues, risks and opportunities found in the construction schedules while driving schedule opportunities, processes, maintaining reporting and driving project deliverables according to a set cadence and rhythm of business. You will be involved in developing Integrated Master Schedules with various Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) teams to support early campus planning.
Responsibilities:
Planning
- Help develop Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) including timelines and dependencies for large-scale datacenter construction projects- Work with cross-functional teams, including engineers, procurement, and construction to ensure project milestones are met and deliverables are completed on time. - Monitor project risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate potential issues. - Work with clients to understand their needs and ensure project outcomes meet their expectations. - Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders - Continuously improve project management processes and tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness
RFP & Baseline Management
- Facilitate and support the development of a detailed Project Schedule along with project team, GC and Sub-Contractor vendors
- Work closely with the Regional Planning Lead to ensure the Baseline Schedule provided by the GC meets the standards and requirements defined within the DIV1 Specification
- Complete the Baseline Evaluation process and provide recommendations to the DCD PM
- Carry out the RFP Schedule Evaluations and provide evaluation narrative and scores to the DCD PM
Schedule Analysis and Reporting
- Facilitate and participate in weekly schedule reviews onsite with GC schedule teams to analyze and validate progress onsite
- Proactively analysis project schedules by;
comparing cost/resourcecurves to actuals, tracking float consumption, perform schedule integrity (health) checks, carry-out delay impact analysis, monitor monthly performance and carry out variance analysis supporting Baseline Management and Change Control processes throughout the Project Lifecycle
- Carry out and communicate Schedule Time Impact Assessments of schedule delay events and recommend mitigation strategies to recover and/or control the impacts
- Ensure GC compliance with MSFT Monthly and Weekly reporting cadence and Rhythm of Business requirements
- Evaluate GC Weekly and Monthly Schedule Reports, validate progress, review insights EPC PMs and provides feedback and recommendations to GC where necessary
- Validate schedule updates along with a narrative for submission to the project team and MSFT stakeholders
- Identify and mitigate threats to the project's schedule and initiate corrective actions through field staff
- Analyze resource loading and recommend adjustments / corrective action as appropriate
- Assess impacts of design and/or LLE changes and provide recommendations to mitigate/recover the schedule
- Provide final review of schedules for estimating as requested
Collaboration
- Support Collaborative Planning workshops by using the Schedule to help facilitate planning, coordination, and accurate progress reporting
- Interface with site management regarding critical schedule activities, change, impacts to schedule, change orders, project progress, and claims analysis
- Provide planning and schedule management support to DCD PMs, MSFT stakeholders, project teams and Redmond-based hub
- Support the Regional and Integral Scheduling Leads with the formulation, implementation and ongoing development of scheduling processes and procedures
Rhythm of Business
- Adhere to MSFT Rhythm of Business deliverables for your project
- Review and evaluate GC Schedule submittals
- Complete on-time Month End Project reports and review with EPC PM
- Review Month End Project Report and evaluation findings with the GC and follow up on action items
- Support the Regional Schedule Lead in preparing for Monthly Regional Review
Minimum requirements
Required:
- 5+ years of experience in construction project management and planning
- 5+ years of experience in planning medium sized capital projects in data center, oil and gas or chemicals (or related process industry). This experience should specifically include engineering and procurement, with specific examples of integrated construction planning
- Excellent understanding of Project Planning, Earned Value Management and Key Commodity Tracking
- Excellent skills in project planning software, such as P6 and/or MS Project
- Familiarity with Risk Schedule Analysis
- Ability to analyze EPC plans/schedule and provide deep insights into trends, issues, mitigations
- Good verbal, written communication skills both in Spanish and English
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
- Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work
- Experience in managing teams and working collaboratively with cross-functional groups
- Availability to be on site at least 4 days a week (reallocation to Zaragoza needed).
Preferred:
- Deep knowledge of P6, MS Project, other schedule health analysis tools
- Strong familiarity with CPM scheduling methodology
- Ability to present data from a detailed to high-level depending on audience
- Experience with Data Center construction programs