Construction Planning
10 hours ago
Senior Data Centre Interim Position
Job Title: Schedule / Planning Director – Data Centre Development
Location: EMEA based in the UK
Working for one of the Leading Global Data Centre Development Organisation
Company Overview
A global leader in data centre development, delivering cutting-edge.
Position Overview
- The Schedule/Planning Director
- Planning and scheduling of data centre development projects from inception to delivery.
- Driving schedule coordination, risk management, and customer-facing.
- stakeholder engagement across diverse regions.
- Ensuring that global data centre projects are executed on time, within scope, and aligned with customers.
- The role demands extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure or
- construction projects, combined with an ability to manage multiple stakeholders across
- geographies.
Master Scheduling & Project Coordination:
- Develop, maintain, and manage master schedules for global data centre
- development projects, ensuring alignment with key milestones and
- deliverables.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams (design, construction, procurement,
- etc.) and external partners (contractors, vendors, and consultants) to ensure
- that all schedules are aligned with project timelines.
- Oversee the coordination of project tasks to ensure that site acquisition,
- permitting, design, construction, and commissioning activities are properly
- sequenced.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Lead schedule-related discussions with global customers, ensuring that
- their requirements and expectations are integrated into project timelines.
- Serve as the main point of contact for customer stakeholders regarding
- schedule management, providing clear, timely updates and addressing
- concerns proactively.
- Ensure alignment between customer project teams, internal departments,
- and external contractors to maintain project momentum and transparency.
- Identify potential scheduling risks throughout the lifecycle of the project,
- including delays related to permitting, procurement, contractor availability,
- and construction execution.
- Develop comprehensive risk mitigation strategies to address potential
- bottlenecks and prevent delays, ensuring that contingency plans are in place
- for critical path activities.
- Perform continuous risk analysis to proactively identify emerging risks and adapt schedules accordingly to maintain project goals.
Conduct detailed impact assessments for any schedule deviations and
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management,
- or a related field.
- • 10+ years of experience in project scheduling, with a focus on large-scale
- infrastructure or data centre projects.
- Proven track record in managing global stakeholders, including customers,
- contractors, and internal teams, ensuring alignment on scheduling and
deliverables.
- Expertise in scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar
tools.
Deep understanding of project lifecycles, critical path management, and resource
allocation.
- Demonstrated experience in risk assessment and mitigation for large-scale
- construction projects.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-pressure
environment.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information
- clearly to diverse stakeholders.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable
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