Senior Construction Scheduler

About Overwatch Mission Critical Overwatch is a service-disabled Veteran-owned small business (SDVOB) certified through the National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC), offering construction professional services, talent acquisition, and general contracting for the mission-critical infrastructure industry. Our mission is the construction and management of state-of-the-art data centers with the precision and reliability this industry demands. From high-end engineers to seasoned professionals, we deploy the people you need to get your data center off the ground. At Overwatch, it's more than a job. It's purpose.

About the Role The Construction Scheduler will serve as a key member of the Project Controls team, responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing detailed construction schedules that drive execution, visibility, and predictability across all phases of mission-critical and data center projects. This role requires close collaboration with project management, engineering, procurement, and field teams to ensure schedule data accurately reflects progress, risks, and milestones. The ideal candidate combines deep technical scheduling expertise with analytical rigor—enabling proactive decision-making, alignment between cost and schedule, and mitigation of project risk.

Key Responsibilities Integrated Master Schedule (IMS): Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules in Primavera P6, incorporating engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and close-out activities. Project Controls Integration: Align schedule data with cost, change management, and earned value management systems to provide full visibility into project performance. Critical Path & Forecasting: Perform critical path, float, and trend analysis to forecast completion timelines, identify schedule risks, and recommend mitigation or recovery strategies. Progress Reporting: Support weekly and monthly progress updates, dashboards, and KPI reporting using Excel, Power BI, or other data visualization tools. Stakeholder Communication: Lead schedule review meetings with project leadership, clients, and subcontractors to communicate key milestones, progress, and variance drivers. Change & Risk Management: Evaluate the schedule impact of design changes, procurement issues, or field delays, ensuring timely updates and documentation. Field Coordination: Partner with field teams to validate progress and ensure short-term look-ahead schedules align with the master plan. Vendor/Subcontractor Interface: Gather schedule input and progress data from subcontractors and vendors to maintain baseline compliance and accountability. Historical Benchmarking: Maintain as-built schedules and contribute to project lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.

Core Skills & Competencies Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 and strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) principles. Ability to perform schedule analytics including float, resource, and trend analysis. Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost-schedule integration. High proficiency with Excel, Power BI, or similar data tools for visualization and reporting. Analytical and detail-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with project management, engineering, and field teams. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced project environment.

Experience & Qualifications Extensive experience in project scheduling or project controls for large commercial or mission-critical construction projects. Data center construction experience strongly preferred. Proven experience in design-build delivery environments. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications Experience managing or supporting projects exceeding $250M+ in value. Familiarity with cost systems such as Oracle and their integration with scheduling tools. Certifications such as PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional), PMP, or AACE credentials. Understanding of low-voltage sequencing and related scheduling impacts.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

This position may operate in a combination of office, remote, and active construction site environments, depending on project assignment and business needs. Employees must be able to perform essential job functions safely and effectively in both professional and field conditions.

Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods while navigating uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain when on-site. Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to travel to and between job sites and access all areas of an active construction zone, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces. Must be able to tolerate outdoor weather conditions and exposure to dust, noise, vibrations, and construction-related odors. Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and other personnel while maintaining situational awareness in high-activity environments. Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots are required when visiting or working on active construction sites. This role requires visual acuity sufficient to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage, and to observe site activity.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position in accordance with applicable law.

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Benefits:

Overwatch Construction offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and relocation assistance available.

OVERWATCH is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. OVERWATCH considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.