Scheduler

Construction Scheduler Data Center & Critical Infrastructure Construction

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Scheduler to support a large-scale data center construction projects. This role will focus on developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, analyzing schedule performance and delays, supporting project controls, and providing accurate reporting to project leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed, logic-driven construction schedules.
• Manage monthly schedule updates and project progress reporting.
• Collect, integrate, and report key schedule and project data.
• Perform forensic schedule and critical path analysis.
• Review contractor and project schedules for:
• As-planned schedule validation
• Labor productivity
• Critical path delays
• Schedule acceleration
• Support design verification activities and construction site walks.
• Manage resource and cost loading within project schedules.
• Perform detailed cost and schedule analyses.
• Support estimate validation, adjustments, and comparative cost analysis.
• Assist with pre- and post-construction cost audits and valuations.
• Support schedule risk analysis and development of project risk management plans.
• Monitor scope changes and evaluate impacts to project cost and schedule.
• Support change management and escalate significant schedule impacts as needed.
• Maintain appropriate project documentation and schedule controls.
• Mentor junior scheduling team members.
• Collaborate closely with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 35+ years of experience in project scheduling or as a Project Engineer.
• Previous data center construction experience.
• Bachelor"s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop and manage detailed construction schedules.
• Experience performing forensic schedule analysis on construction or engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and logic-driven schedules.
• Experience with resource and cost-loaded schedules.
• Experience with cost and schedule analysis, estimate validation, and project controls.
• Knowledge of construction document control and change management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver accurate work in a fast-paced construction environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lake Oswego, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $140000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lake Oswego, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

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