Lead Project Scheduler - Dallas Data Center

Lead Project Scheduler - Dallas Data Center

With multiple offices and a team of over 500 strong across the U.S., this leading ENR-ranked contractor has grown steadily since 2000 - now generating more than $5 billion in annual revenue. Known for its commitment to employee satisfaction and providing top-tier benefits, it's a company where people build long-term careers. The Dallas office is already one of the standout performers with lots of room to grow with their mission critical and large commercial footprint. This isn't a "schedule maintenance" role. The team is looking for a Lead Project Scheduler - Dallas Data Center candidate who understand construction, can build a schedule from the ground up, and have the credibility to collaborate with Superintendents, Project Managers, Owners, and trade partners. Whether you're a scheduler looking to lead major projects or a construction professional wanting to move deeper into project controls, this is a rare chance to join a contractor that has consistently invested in both its people and its scheduling function.

The Lead Project Scheduler - Dallas Data Center will report directly to the Regional Project Controls Director and play a lead role in developing, managing, and driving project schedules from preconstruction through closeout. This position is ideal for someone who can balance technical scheduling expertise with real-world construction knowledge.

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC)
• Lead schedule development efforts alongside Project Managers, Superintendents, Owners, and subcontractors
• Build schedules from drawings, specifications, and construction sequencing requirements, not simply from subcontractor input
• Analyze critical path activities, identify schedule risks, and recommend recovery strategies
• Facilitate schedule update meetings and communicate progress to project stakeholders
• Produce weekly and monthly schedule reports, narratives, look-ahead schedules, and milestone updates
• Support preconstruction teams with proposal schedules, logistics planning, and baseline schedule development

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

A successful Lead Project Scheduler - Dallas Data Center should have:

• 5+ years of construction scheduling experience, preferably in commercial, industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, or data center environments
• Strong proficiency with Primavera P6; Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC) experience highly desirable
• Experience developing and maintaining detailed CPM (Critical Path Method) schedules
• Working knowledge of construction means, methods, sequencing, and field operations
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documents
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge assumptions and drive schedule accountability
• Builder's mindset with the ability to connect schedule logic to actual field execution
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent scheduling experience preferred

What's on offer for the right Lead Project Scheduler:

• Salary of $130,000 to $170,000.
• Truck allowance and gas card.
• Healthcare covered 100% for the employee.
• Annual bonus of 20% or more.
• 401(k) matching of 10% of base salary annually
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Clear advancement path into Project Controls leadership positions

• Curious if this could be the right next step? Apply today. Qualified candidates will receive a response within 48 hours.