As a Data Center Construction Project Scheduler you will be a part of a creative diverse team tasked with solving challenging problems constructing Amazon Data Centers. Our data centers are industryleading examples of energy efficient costeffective designs. You will work alongside partner teams such as Engineering Operations Networking Controls Security and Commissioning to build Data Centers that directly support our Customers.
As a Data Center Construction Project Scheduler you will review and develop construction schedules for our data center construction projects. You will work alongside our general contractors and Data Center Construction Managers with schedule planning construction activity coordination and monitoring the construction schedule. You will also be involved in identifying potential scheduling delays and facilitate remedial action. You may also prepare project progress and performance evaluation reports.
At Amazon we are all owners and leverage unique opportunities presented to us by owning everything from the design review to construction bidding to construction and final handoff to our customers. We are a diverse upbeat creative team of engineers and managers working on a daily basis to develop innovative data centers for our customers.
If an unanticipated delay arises the scheduler must readjust timetables as much as possible to avoid wasting further time and money; this may be challenging especially given the external pressures from clients government restrictions and the project manager. Most schedulers have worked extensively in the construction field and understand the process of completing construction work as well as the complexity of scheduling both workers and materials without wasting either.
Key job responsibilities
Consulting with Construction Managers general contractors and suppliers to set up assignments tasks subtasks milestones. Develop and maintain detailed resource loaded schedules of Design/Build construction project.
Guide contractors to develop and follow a standard planned/actual progress reporting procedure in line with agreed rules of credit and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
Design and develop project schedule for new ambiguous projects during initial planning conceptual design schematics progress and design development.
Analyze critical path and earned value to determine effect of changes and delays to schedule and recommend workaround.
Delay analysis of vendor and contractor schedules for mitigation.
Review of new design for impact on baseline schedule.
Conduct analysis to determine alternative courses of action or recovery on slipped schedules. Recommending actions to keep projects within budget and completed on time.
Identifying potential project schedule delays and facilitating fixes quickly. Troubleshoot and monitor potential scheduling problems. Identify and anticipate schedule disparities and correct.
Accommodating updates and changes to project schedules.
Gather and analyze information to prepare reports on the progress of projects. Frequent onsite visits to review construction progress required.
Work in collaboration with project management team to drive consistency of the project scheduling approach to facilitate accuracy in project and reporting.
Facilitate and participate in weekly schedule reviews.
Due date notifications of upcoming deadlines with a brief summary of tasks due in the coming week.
Travel requirements: 25.
Bachelors degree in project management or in a related field or 3 years of related construction project scheduling experience in lieu of a degree.
3 years as a construction project scheduler for large commercial mission critical or industrial projects.
3 years using project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
3 years working in the construction industry with 1 years of relevant onsite construction experience.
Experience developing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) based on the scope of work and construction packages of a largescale industrial project.
Bachelors degree in project management or in a related field or 5 years of related construction project scheduling experience in lieu of a degree.
5 years as a construction project scheduler for large commercial mission critical or industrial projects.
5 years using project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
5 years working in the construction industry with 3 years of relevant onsite construction experience.
Skills: Primavera P6 Asta Power Project Excel Knowledge of the scope and construction life cycle sequencing of project schedules. Experience and proven ability with Earned Value Management of project schedules Experience and proven ability with Critical Path analysis Organizational analytical and writing skills to include solid experience in writing functional and technical specifications. Understand electrical engineering principles including switch gear UPS transformers and circuit breakers. Understand mechanical engineering principles for cooling systems. Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers/critical infrastructure or largescale mechanical and electrical plants.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $98700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.