Academic Background: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical) or Construction Management. An M&E background is highly valued due to the technical nature of data centers.
Professional Experience: Minimum of 35 years of experience in project planning and scheduling, specifically within Mission-Critical infrastructure (Data Centers, Power Plants, or Semiconductor Labs).
Software Proficiency:
Expert level in Oracle Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
Advanced MS Excel skills for complex data modeling and dashboarding.
Knowledge of BIM 4D (e.g., Navisworks) for visual schedule integration.
Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of Data Center Commissioning Levels (L1 to L5) and Uptime Institute Tier Standards.
Methodological Expertise: Strong mastery of Critical Path Method (CPM), Earned Value Management (EVM), and Productivity Analysis.
Certifications: Professional certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) is a plus.
II. Job Responsibilities
Integrated Schedule Development
Create and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) covering Civil, Structural, Architectural (CSA), and intensive Mechanical & Electrical (MEP) works.
Develop a Cost-Loaded Schedule to align physical milestones with financial forecasting and cash flow management.
Progress Monitoring & Earned Value Management
Perform regular site inspections to verify physical progress and ensure the accuracy of the Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and Cost Performance Index (CPI).
Track Value of Work Done (VOWD) to validate subcontractor payment applications.
Closely monitor the procurement, manufacturing, and delivery timelines for critical assets (e.g., Chillers, UPS, Transformers, and Gensets) to prevent site bottlenecks.
Identify and manage the Critical Path to ensure the Ready for Service (RFS) date is met.
Delay Analysis & Mitigation Planning
Perform Time Impact Analysis (TIA) for any Design Variations or Site Instructions to assess their effect on the project completion date.
Design Recovery Schedules or acceleration plans (crashing/fast-tracking) if the project deviates from the baseline.
Stakeholder Reporting & Risk Control
Produce high-quality Weekly and Monthly Executive Dashboards for global tech clients and internal management.
Maintain a Schedule Risk Register and provide early warnings on potential delays related to power grid connection or local authority approvals.
