Project Planner/Scheduler – Data Center Construction

About the role

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services company with a strong presence in the data centre sector, is recruiting a Project Scheduler/Planner for its Data Centre team in Geneva, Switzerland. The role suits someone with a track record on complex, large-scale construction projects, with the chance to take the lead on strategic commissions and high-profile projects.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor the master plan schedule, preparing and monitoring tasks so project requirements are met on schedule.
• Integrate various contract packages into the master plan schedule.
• Review contractors' submitted schedules and recommend improvements to the client.
• Prepare regular internal and external weekly and monthly progress reports for management and the client.
• Develop a project control procedure to monitor project progress.
• Verify project data with the contractor and update the schedule accordingly.
• Develop mitigation plans and assess contractor extension of time claims, preparing defence reports and recommendations.
• Analyse the critical path and constraints to understand the effect of changes to the schedule.
• Plan site logistics and prepare micro-management schedules for critical work elements.

Required profile

• Several years of experience in project planning and scheduling, focused on complex construction projects; data centre experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating multiple sources of schedule performance data into a master schedule platform and delivering project status reports for large-scale projects.
• Excellent command of English; French skills preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to build good working relationships with the project team.
• Tenacity and drive to create solutions and add value.