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Traveling Director of Scheduling - Data Centers

Turner Construction

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Charlotte, NC · Posted November 5, 2026

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*** This position is for a full time traveling assignment supporting an Advanced Technology project, which includes our Data Center, Pharmaceutical, Industrial/Manufacturing, and EV/Battery/Renewables market segment groups (MSG). *** Previous data center experience strongly preferred Position Description: Lead planning, development, coordination, and oversee Planning Scheduling functions for data center project operations. Develop and implement scheduling strategy based on current company strategic objectives. Essential Duties Key Responsibilities: Establish strategic direction for advancement and continuous improvement of Planning Scheduling (P S) pillar and define and track key performance indicators (KPI) and metrics to impact project delivery across company. Engage with Regional Operations Group (ROG) to align company strategic goals with P S strategy Manage and report on pillar strategy and growth/progress at Business Unit (BU) level aligned with KPI results. Guide P S teams to ensure consistency with strategic goals and alignment across regions. Drive Scheduling Leadership Team (SLT) to promote consistent scheduling means and methods across business units and company operations with focus on continuous improvement. Drive development, implementation, and management of P S procedures and processes to comply with company requirements. Collaborate with SLT to develop organizational structures, establish workforce planning strategy, identify specialty expertise and knowledge needs, and set targets for companywide growth of Scheduling team. Contribute to recruitment activities, hiring decisions, and contribute recommendations for internal mobility options for key positions in conjunction with BU leadership and RSMs. Lead implementation of P S educational programs and materials to elevate team knowledge, performance, and career development. Collaborate with RSMs to lead development, implementation, and maintenance of Scheduling Playbook standards and best practices to ensure consistent quality baseline deliverables. Serve as national point of contact for P S software vendors, collaborating with IS (Information Systems) for license management. Engage as subject matter expert to educate and influence client and internal project leaders’ expectations for P S standards and best practices to satisfy requirements. Serve as unbiased decision maker in looking at P S issues and responsibilities and working together to resolution. Manage integration of P S function with various departments (e.g., Quality, Master Builders, Lean, VDC) to establish 4D, Earned Value scheduling standards, manage risk, and institute companywide. Collaborate with senior leadership and legal to execute contract changes to reduce, mitigate, or eliminate risks/claims from owners, designers, subcontractors, and other project entities. Partner with Information Services (IS) team to manage and maintain technology requirements, vendor contracts, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for scheduling applications used across company. Foster teamwork, open communication, and collaboration within extended project team and develop national training and events to promote deep bench strengths in key areas of scheduling expertise. Increase visibility of Turner within the industry through participation in external organizations, conferences, and events. Represent Scheduling in company committees to evaluate initiatives that may impact and collaborate with related teams to implement. Lead company’s Scheduling initiatives to achieve increased efficiency and enhanced value within projects/Business Units (BU). Lead analysis of Scheduling trends, and risks and develop teams and processes to evaluate risks and develop recommended strategies for projects/BUs.