Master Planner (Data Centers)

Must-Have Qualifications:5+ years project planning / scheduling experienceExperience in construction, power, utilities, EPC, or mission-critical projectsProficiency with Primavera P6 (preferred) or Microsoft ProjectAbility to build schedules from scratchUnderstanding of engineering → procurement → construction → commissioning workflowsAbility to travel, up to 25% Nice-to-Haves:Power or electrical infrastructure experienceMission-critical or data center projectsCommissioning / turnover schedulingProject controls or earned value exposure Role Overview:The Project Planner owns the master project schedule for a complex, mission-critical powerinfrastructure project. This role ensures engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioningactivities are fully aligned to deliver power on time for high-demand, AI-driven environments.This is a hands-on planning and coordination role — not just schedule updates, but active scheduleownership and risk management.Key Responsibilities:Schedule Development and OwnershipBuild and maintain a fully logic driven master schedule from design through commissioningEstablish schedule baselines and manage all approved revisionsMaintain activity relationships, constraints, and calendarsIntegrate engineering, procurement, construction, logistics, and commissioning schedulesProgress Tracking and UpdatesTrack weekly and monthly percent complete by discipline and field tradeTrack engineering activities and deliverables against approved milestonesTrack construction progress at the trade and activity levelTrack logistics, gear, and major equipment activitiesTrack procurement, fabrication, delivery, and installation milestonesTrack commissioning and CX activities within the master scheduleResource and Manpower PlanningDevelop and maintain resource loaded schedules for all craft tradesInclude construction, specialty trades, and commissioning resourcesProduce manpower forecasts aligned with the approved scheduleAnalyze labor demand by phase and disciplineSchedule Analysis and Risk ManagementPerform critical path and float analysis on a recurring basisAnalyze the schedule using up to five shortest pathsIdentify near critical activities and float consumptionDevelop specific recovery and acceleration plans for at risk activitiesModel schedule impacts and downstream effects of delaysLook Ahead PlanningDevelop three week and six week look ahead schedulesSupport near term field execution and coordinationAlign look ahead plans with the master schedule logicReporting and CommunicationProvide weekly and monthly schedule inputs for project reportingPrepare critical path analysis for each reporting periodDevelop narrative schedule summaries for leadershipHighlight overall schedule status and significant eventsIdentify slipped activities with float usage and impactsPresent recovery options and acceleration strategiesRun weekly schedule update meetingsCollect updates from field teams and vendorsCommunicate schedule risks clearly to project leadership