DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.

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Position Title: Senior Scheduling Construction Manager – Level V

Position Location: Location varies by assignment.  75–100% travel across the U.S. unless assigned to an extended project.  Must be located near a major US airport.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Scheduling Construction Manager (SS CM) serves as a key member of DLB Associates’ Construction Quality Management (CQM) Department, supporting hyperscale, mission-critical data center programs through expert schedule development, analysis, and control.  Acting as an owner’s representative and trusted advisor, this role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing detailed construction schedules from preconstruction through closeout to support informed decision-making, risk mitigation, and successful project delivery.

The Senior Scheduling Construction Manager operates with a high degree of independence, supporting large, complex data center projects and programs. This position integrates closely with design, construction, commissioning, and client teams to ensure schedules accurately reflect scope, sequencing, constraints, and readiness requirements typical of mission-critical environments.  This role may also provide guidance and informal oversight to junior scheduling staff.

This person will be self-directed on day-to-day work and receive high level instruction on new projects, tasks or assignments. Will execute and lead teams and projects, tasks or assignments of complex scope.  May coordinate activities of other personnel.

The SS CM will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Scheduling Leadership & Owner Advocacy

• Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated master schedules for hyperscale and mission-critical data center construction projects.

• Serve as the owner’s scheduling representative, providing objective analysis of contractor and program schedules.

• Translate project and client objectives into clear, executable scheduling strategies.

• Communicate schedule status, risks, and recovery strategies clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preconstruction & Planning

• Support preconstruction efforts including baseline schedule development, phasing plans, milestone definition, and constructability sequencing.

• Collaborate with design, procurement, and construction teams to ensure schedules reflect realistic durations, logic, and constraints.

• Support early identification of schedule risks related to long-lead equipment, permitting, utility coordination, and commissioning readiness.

Construction & Program Controls

• Maintain detailed Primavera P6 schedules, ensuring logic integrity, critical path accuracy, and progress validation.

• Review and analyze contractor updates, time impact analyses, and schedule recovery plans.

• Support schedule integration across multiple workstreams including MEP, CSA, commissioning (L1–L5), and turnover activities.

• Leverage schedule data to support forecasting, earned value concepts, and executive-level reporting.

Tools, Reporting & Collaboration

• Utilize Primavera P6 as the primary scheduling platform; integrate schedule data with Procore and other project controls systems as required.

• Apply SmartPM or similar analytics tools (where applicable) to identify trends, risks, and performance issues.

• Prepare clear schedule narratives, dashboards, and visualizations to support client and leadership reporting.

• Coordinate closely with project managers, construction managers, commissioning teams, and client representatives.

Technology, Digital Tools & AI-Enabled Efficiency

• Leverage AI-enabled and digital tools to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support consistent, high-quality work output.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and demonstrate a continuous learning mindset, seeking out new technologies, skills, and methods that elevate individual and team performance.

• Adapt to emerging technologies and evolving digital workflows, actively supporting the integration and adoption of innovative tools across the organization.

Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS (ADVANCED level for all the following)

• Strong working knowledge of construction scheduling principles for large, complex, mission-critical or data center projects.

• Experience developing and managing schedules across preconstruction, construction, commissioning, and closeout phases.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Primavera P6; working knowledge of Procore required.

• Experience with SmartPM or similar schedule analytics tools preferred.

• Knowledge of mission-critical construction sequencing, including MEP-intensive work and commissioning integration.

• Demonstrated ability to identify schedule risks, analyze impacts, and develop mitigation or recovery strategies.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present schedule information clearly to diverse stakeholders.

• Some experience guiding or coordinating the work of junior staff or supporting team development.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Skilled in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while managing multiple priorities.

• Ability to work collaboratively with remote and onsite teams in fast-paced environments.

• Ability to leverage digital tools, analytics, and emerging technologies to improve scheduling and reporting efficiency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position.

• Frequently working at a computer and manipulating input devices.

• Occasionally required to visit active construction sites, including data center environments with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and uneven surfaces.

• On occasion, the employee may move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• 75–100% travel across the U.S. unless assigned to an extended project.  

• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to rent vehicles.

• Travel is project-dependent and may include periodic visits to client sites, meetings, or project reviews.

• Effective May 7, 2025, and in accordance with U.S. federal regulations for domestic air travel, a valid REAL ID (or an acceptable alternative, such as a passport) is required for travel associated with this position. 

• Travel may involve transportation by car or plane depending on business needs.

• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meetings for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.

CERTIFICATIONS & SAFETY

• Ability to achieve OSHA and/or other safety training as required

• Adherence to DLB and client health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline.

OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

PLUS

• Minimum of eight years of related experience, including progressive responsibility in construction scheduling for large-scale commercial, mission-critical, or data center projects. 

Benefits

DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment

CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is DLB's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.

DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.

Are you ready to challenge yourself and redefine standards in the AEC industry? Apply now and join our award-winning team!​

​NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.