Senior Scheduler - Data Center
Ieselectricalva, Richmond, VA, United States
Senior Scheduler - Data Center
IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical, seeking a full‑time Senior Scheduler - Data Center in Richmond, Virginia. Responsible for overseeing the Scheduling Department within our Mission‑Critical division. You will lead scheduling operations and personnel across a national portfolio of complex data center projects, ensuring scheduling consistency, accuracy, and alignment with overall project goals and division standards.
Job Summary
Directs and manages Scheduling Department, ensuring consistent processes, reporting standards, and schedule integrity across all Mission Critical projects
Serves as company’s subject‑matter expert for scheduling best practices, critical path methodology, and planning strategy for electrical construction in the data center sector
Develops and maintains integrated master schedules and project‑specific schedules in collaboration with project teams, field leadership, and trade partners
Establishes department‑wide protocols for schedule development, updates, forecasting, look‑ahead planning, and schedule recovery
Performs schedule risk assessments, delay analysis, and reporting to support executive decision‑making and client communications
Partners with Project Controls, Estimating, and Operations to support pre‑construction planning, procurement schedules, and manpower forecasting
Provides mentorship and leadership to all schedulers within the department, supporting team growth and accountability
Conducts regular audits, jobsite visits, and coordination meetings to monitor progress and maintain alignment with contractual milestones
Position requires travel to project sites
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent field or trade experience also considered
Minimum 10 or more years of construction scheduling experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing scheduling personnel or departments
Extensive background in electrical construction and mission‑critical/data center environments
Expert‑level proficiency in Primavera P6; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Excel
Demonstrated ability to manage scheduling efforts across multiple large‑scale, fast‑paced projects
Deep understanding of construction sequencing, resource allocation, and project logistics
Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills with the ability to interface at all organizational levels
Ability to travel as required
Successfully pass pre‑employment (post‑offer) background check, and MVR check when responsibilities require operating motor vehicles
Company Overview
IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES), an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. IES Commercial, Inc. operates diverse business units across the United States, each focusing on distinct market segments and geographies, with some business units operating nationally. Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it.
Benefits
Exceptional benefits including 401(k) retirement plan with company discretionary match, flexible medical‑dental‑vision insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability insurance, basic life/AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and highly competitive pay in addition to paid‑time‑off.
If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact IES Commercial & Industrial Division Human Resources at (305) 887-5137.
IES is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans.
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IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical, seeking a full‑time Senior Scheduler - Data Center in Richmond, Virginia. Responsible for overseeing the Scheduling Department within our Mission‑Critical division. You will lead scheduling operations and personnel across a national portfolio of complex data center projects, ensuring scheduling consistency, accuracy, and alignment with overall project goals and division standards.
Job Summary
Directs and manages Scheduling Department, ensuring consistent processes, reporting standards, and schedule integrity across all Mission Critical projects
Serves as company’s subject‑matter expert for scheduling best practices, critical path methodology, and planning strategy for electrical construction in the data center sector
Develops and maintains integrated master schedules and project‑specific schedules in collaboration with project teams, field leadership, and trade partners
Establishes department‑wide protocols for schedule development, updates, forecasting, look‑ahead planning, and schedule recovery
Performs schedule risk assessments, delay analysis, and reporting to support executive decision‑making and client communications
Partners with Project Controls, Estimating, and Operations to support pre‑construction planning, procurement schedules, and manpower forecasting
Provides mentorship and leadership to all schedulers within the department, supporting team growth and accountability
Conducts regular audits, jobsite visits, and coordination meetings to monitor progress and maintain alignment with contractual milestones
Position requires travel to project sites
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent field or trade experience also considered
Minimum 10 or more years of construction scheduling experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing scheduling personnel or departments
Extensive background in electrical construction and mission‑critical/data center environments
Expert‑level proficiency in Primavera P6; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Excel
Demonstrated ability to manage scheduling efforts across multiple large‑scale, fast‑paced projects
Deep understanding of construction sequencing, resource allocation, and project logistics
Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills with the ability to interface at all organizational levels
Ability to travel as required
Successfully pass pre‑employment (post‑offer) background check, and MVR check when responsibilities require operating motor vehicles
Company Overview
IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES), an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. IES Commercial, Inc. operates diverse business units across the United States, each focusing on distinct market segments and geographies, with some business units operating nationally. Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it.
Benefits
Exceptional benefits including 401(k) retirement plan with company discretionary match, flexible medical‑dental‑vision insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability insurance, basic life/AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and highly competitive pay in addition to paid‑time‑off.
If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact IES Commercial & Industrial Division Human Resources at (305) 887-5137.
IES is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans.
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