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About the Role

This Director-level role will serve as the strategic lead and primary client interface for all planning and scheduling functions across large-scale capital programs, with a strong focus on data center delivery. The individual will operate as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, shaping program strategy through the development of high-level integrated schedules, resource plans, and delivery frameworks from early planning through execution and closeout. The Director will lead the establishment of best-in-class scheduling standards, governance, and reporting while building and mentoring high-performing teams. This role requires a balance of strategic insight and technical expertise, with the ability to influence outcomes, drive alignment across complex stakeholder groups, and ensure successful program delivery.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of enterprise-level schedule management frameworks across major capital programs, including tools, processes, governance, and reporting standards.
Serve as the primary planning and scheduling advisor to client leadership, providing strategic guidance on program phasing, sequencing, and delivery risks.
Develop and oversee integrated master schedules aligning design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations across complex programs.
Drive alignment across internal teams, contractors, designers, and third parties to ensure integration into a single source of truth schedule.
Establish program-level reporting structures, KPIs, and executive dashboards to communicate schedule performance, risks, and trends.
Lead scenario planning, what-if analysis, and quantitative risk assessments to support key program decisions.
Identify and communicate critical path impacts, schedule risks, and mitigation strategies at both project and program levels.
Oversee schedule quality, data integrity, and consistency across all projects within the program.
Partner with cost, commercial, and project management leads to align schedule with financial and operational objectives.
Build, lead, and mentor a team of schedulers and planners, establishing a culture of accountability, development, and continuous improvement.
Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, client presentations, and thought leadership related to project controls and scheduling.
Act as a visible leader within both the client organization and internal teams, reinforcing best practices and driving delivery excellence.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience operating at a program or portfolio level, ideally in a client-facing leadership capacity.
Strong experience in advanced tech, mission critical and/or data center projects required, with an understanding of delivery, fast-track schedules, and commissioning requirements.
Proven ability to lead teams within complex, matrixed environments and influence senior stakeholders.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to connect schedule performance to cost, risk, and business outcomes.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present to executive audiences and translate complex data into clear insights.

Skills

Expertise in Primavera P6
Experience with additional planning tools and data visualization platforms preferred

Experience Level

12–15+ years of experience in planning and scheduling for large-scale capital programs, including design and construction phases.

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.

Salary/Compensations

$161,500.00 - $190,000.00

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Competitive pay

About the Company

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Equal Opportunity

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.