Scheduler - Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.

# Scheduler **Location:** Project-Based **Employment Type:** Full-Time **Travel:** Up to 50% Travel Required ## Drive the Planning Behind World-Class Mission-Critical Projects The successful delivery of hyperscale data centers and mission-critical infrastructure projects depends on more than strong field execution. It requires detailed planning, proactive forecasting, strategic sequencing, and disciplined schedule management from project pursuit through final turnover. Effective scheduling helps align project stakeholders, optimize resources, manage risk, and ensure critical milestones are achieved. At **Michels Infrastructure Solutions (MIS)**, we deliver some of North America's largest and most complex mission-critical and hyperscale infrastructure projects. As the general contracting and EPC delivery arm of Michels, MIS leverages the self-perform capabilities of the Michels Family of Companies to execute every phase of construction, from site development and utilities through power infrastructure, commissioning, and project closeout. Our teams support leading technology companies and developers by delivering the critical infrastructure required to power cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital connectivity. Known for tackling challenging scopes, aggressive schedules, and complex project environments, MIS combines the resources of a national EPC contractor with the accountability, agility, and hands-on leadership needed to successfully deliver world-class mission-critical facilities. *Find out how a career at Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. can change yours.* --- ## Position Overview As a **Scheduler**, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, analyzing, and communicating project schedules supporting large-scale hyperscale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects. You will work closely with project management, field operations, engineering, procurement, subcontractors, owners, and customers to develop realistic execution plans and provide schedule visibility throughout the project lifecycle. This role plays a critical part in project success by identifying schedule risks, supporting recovery planning, evaluating progress, and ensuring project teams have the information necessary to make informed decisions. Success requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, collaboration, and the ability to translate complex construction activities into actionable scheduling strategies. --- ## Key Responsibilities - Develop, manage, and maintain project schedules throughout planning, preconstruction, execution, commissioning, and project closeout. - Collaborate with project teams to establish work breakdown structures, sequencing strategies, milestones, and schedule logic. - Review project plans, drawings, procurement activities, subcontractor schedules, and execution strategies to develop comprehensive project schedules. - Monitor project progress, analyze schedule performance, and identify potential delays, risks, and recovery opportunities. - Support schedule updates, forecasting efforts, look-ahead planning, and executive reporting activities. - Provide schedule-related insights and recommendations that support successful project delivery. --- ## What You'll Do - Develop and maintain schedules supporting hyperscale data centers and mission-critical infrastructure projects. - Work closely with project managers, superintendents, engineers, procurement teams, subcontractors, and customers to validate schedule assumptions and project sequencing. - Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk evaluations, resource planning reviews, and progress assessments. - Support construction, procurement, commissioning, startup, and turnover planning efforts to achieve project milestones. - Prepare schedule updates, executive dashboards, progress reports, and project performance analyses. - Assist project teams in developing mitigation and recovery plans when schedule impacts arise. - Facilitate pull-planning sessions, schedule coordination meetings, and milestone reviews with project stakeholders. - Support project pursuits and preconstruction teams by developing conceptual schedules and execution strategies. --- ## Why Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.? - We deliver some of North America's largest and most complex hyperscale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects. - We provide exposure to every phase of project delivery, from planning and procurement through commissioning and turnover. - We are family owned and operated. - We invest an average of **$5,000 per employee per year** in training and career development. - We perform challenging, meaningful work that supports cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital connectivity, and economic growth. - We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title. - We are part of the Michels Family of Companies, one of North America's largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors. - We offer significant opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. --- ## Comprehensive Benefits Package - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Life Insurance - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Savings Account (HSA) - Short-Term Disability Insurance - Long-Term Disability Insurance - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Legal Plan - Identity Theft Protection and Monitoring Plan *Benefits may vary based on position and location.* --- ## Why You? - You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people. - You relish new challenges and evolving technology. - You cringe when you hear: “Because that's the way we've always done it.” - You enjoy solving complex construction planning and scheduling challenges. - You thrive in environments where organization, communication, and strategic thinking drive success. - You are motivated by ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. --- ## What It Takes - Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline and 5+ years of scheduling, project controls, construction, or project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Experience developing and managing project schedules for data center, mission-critical, EPC, industrial, infrastructure, or large commercial construction projects. - Strong understanding of construction sequencing, procurement workflows, commissioning activities, startup planning, resource forecasting, and project execution strategies. - Proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. - Ability to perform critical path analysis, schedule forecasting, earned value evaluations, progress assessments, and schedule risk analysis. - Experience developing baseline schedules, recovery schedules, schedule updates, and executive reporting packages. - Experience working with project managers, superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, owners, and customers in complex project environments. - Experience facilitating pull-planning sessions and collaborating with field teams to create executable schedules. - Knowledge of project controls, cost management, and construction operations is preferred. - Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP), PMI-SP, PMP, or similar industry certifications are preferred but not required. - Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholder groups. - Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. - Ability to travel up to 50% and support onsite project assignments as required. **Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.—where you don’t just build projects, you build a career.** AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability