Sr Manager, Construction Scheduling

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a team of schedulers (internal and contracted employees) that will carry out all functions of the scheduling team. This includes setting goals and aligning on deliverables of each team member to achieve the strategic objectives for the organization.

• Develop schedule program requirements to be implemented across all data center projects. This may include, but not limited to, developing internal processes and requirements, developing requirements for GC contracts, creating standard milestones/definitions, creating standard project durations for early planning efforts, implementing consistent KPIs, overseeing project specific CPM schedules, and implementing earned value analysis.

• Manage contractual scheduling requirements to be included in GC contracts. This will require ability to train/coach new project teams on how to implement scheduling requirements.

• Review resource/cost loaded schedules to drive earned value analysis with project schedules.

• Develop and implement KPIs (key performance indicators) to demonstrate current state project performance and detect potential issues.

• Produce management level reports/indicators to demonstrate schedule performance across the portfolio of projects.

• Develop E2E internal schedule to enable future projects and support the global governance efforts.

• Effectively implement Last Planner®/ Pull Planning requirements into the scheduling requirements.

• Review GC project schedules to identify potential concerns/issues with a focus on mitigation. This would include a review of the GC schedule to validate relationships, schedule logic, milestones, and constraints to determine the health of the project schedule.

• Collaborate with project teams to develop early project schedules using data driven durations.

• Partner closely with NTT GDCA preconstruction, design, and project management to plan the project and maintain control through the project life cycle.

• Work closely with NTT GDCA suppliers to meet scheduling requirements

KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES

• Fully versed in critical path scheduling requirements for construction projects.

• Experience with Scheduling and Project Management software programs and/or tools such as: Microsoft Project and Primavera P6.

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications to understand, build, and approve/accept schedules produced by contractors

• Experience in performing Time Impact Analysis and developing schedule frag nets as required, as well as analyzing monthly updated, revised and/or recovery schedules

• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills.

• Capability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to clearly set and lead meetings to develop strong project control systems.

• Ability to be highly confidential.

• Proficient with computers to include the utilization of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Manages stress and/or fast pace effectively.

• Excellent analytical, creative thinking, written and verbal communication skills.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business, or Engineering.

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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 12 years’ experience with construction scheduling responsibilities, that may include schedule development, schedule analysis, CPM scheduling, earned value analysis, TIA or other schedule impact analytical tools

• Experience with Data Centers or high-tech construction projects a plus.

• Experience managing internal/ contracted resources to meet scheduling goals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS