Data Centre Planner

The Data Centre Planner is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining integrated project schedules and delivery plans for large-scale data centre developments. This role ensures alignment between engineering, construction, MEP, procurement, commissioning, and operational readiness activities to support the successful delivery of hyperscale and mission-critical facilities.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in planning methodologies, critical path scheduling, data centre infrastructure systems, and stakeholder coordination across complex multi-phase projects., * Develop and maintain the overall master project plan, detailed schedules, and phased delivery roadmap for the data centre facility.

• Create and manage capacity planning models for power, cooling, IT infrastructure, and space allocation across all project phases.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, MEP, and IT teams to integrate design deliverables into the execution schedule.
• Identify critical path activities, project dependencies, and risks; implement mitigation strategies to protect project timelines.
• Track project progress against baseline schedules and provide regular forecasting, reporting, and what-if scenario analysis.
• Facilitate planning workshops and interface meetings with stakeholders including Owners, EPC Contractors, vendors, consultants, and operations teams.
• Support procurement planning for long-lead equipment including UPS systems, chillers, generators, PDUs, and server racks, ensuring alignment with construction sequencing.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), earned value metrics, and schedule variances to senior leadership.
• Prepare and maintain master schedules in Primavera P6 or equivalent planning software, including resource loading and levelling.
• Contribute to project risk registers, contingency planning, commissioning readiness, and operational handover assessments.

Do you have a valid Driver’s License license?, Do you have experience in Technical Proficiency?, * Expert understanding of data centre planning principles, including Tier III/IV design standards, Uptime Institute guidelines, and ASHRAE thermal guidelines.

• Thorough knowledge of data centre infrastructure systems including:
• Power distribution systems
• Cooling and HVAC systems
• Structured cabling
• Security systems
• Fire suppression systems
• Strong understanding of large-scale construction scheduling methodologies, including:
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Resource planning and forecasting
• Proficiency in planning and scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Awareness of environmental, sustainability, and regulatory requirements relevant to modern hyperscale data centres.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-phase project schedules.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in fast-paced project environments.
• Collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams.

Minimum Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 8-12 years’ experience in planning and scheduling on large-scale data centre or mission-critical facility projects.
• Demonstrated experience delivering hyperscale or Tier III/IV data centre projects valued at $100M+.
• Proven track record of successfully planning and delivering at least two major data centre projects from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Advanced proficiency in:
• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Experience with data centre capacity planning software is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, procurement planning, and commissioning processes., * Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management qualification highly regarded.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass site-specific medical assessments, drug & alcohol testing, and security clearance requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working on hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with commissioning and operational readiness processes.
• Exposure to integrated project delivery environments involving EPC contractors and international vendors.
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and energy-efficient data centre design practices.

3.33.3 out of 5 stars Temple, TX 76501 Hybrid work $75 - $80 an hour - Full-time, Contract, Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance, * Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance