Construction Scheduler

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The Construction Schedule Management Group oversees the planning, compliance and progress of the General Contractor schedules. Inclusive in this is oversight of governance and compliance to improve Data Center Construction predictability across our global build portfolio. We utilize tools such as Master Schedules, Risk Framework, Quality Checklists and Schedule Health Scorecards, and are hands-on with the PMs in the field, and with the General Contractor with our tools and analysis. This results in Schedule Predictability driving overall delivery efficiencies.

The Construction Scheduler will support the APAC Scheduling Lead. You will support project level schedule analytics and audits. You will be responsible for management and analysis of construction schedules and milestones at the project and program level. This includes working closely with our General Contractors and DCD PM's, collecting and analyzing schedule data and reporting to management on issues, risks and opportunities found in the construction schedules. Likewise, you will be involved in developing & driving processes, maintaining reporting and driving project deliverables according to a set cadence and rhythm of business. Our goal is to improve predictability by validating project progress, data analysis and clean up, and supporting the overarching schedule processes, development and standardization.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

**Responsibilities**:
The purpose of this role

The Construction Scheduler is expected to manage the following items:
**Planning and Delivery**
- Support the Regional Scheduling Lead with the formulation, implementation and ongoing development of scheduling processes and procedures.
- Provide planning and schedule management support to DCD PMs, stakeholder and project teams and with Redmond-based hub.
- Support DCD PM and stakeholder teams in developing realistic schedule baselines.
- Support Regional Schedule Lead and PM teams in improving schedule accuracy and GC compliance / performance on our projects.

**Monitoring and Reporting**
- Production of monthly schedule reports that monitor, control and measure schedule performance against project baselines and contractual milestones as per set cadence and ROB.
- Perform schedule impact analysis and variance reporting of project Schedules.
- Production of milestone tracking and look-ahead reports to support PM teams effectively achieve project milestones.
- Carry out trend analysis of schedule performance including collation and sharing of lessons learned
- Support improvements to scheduling processes and procedures, GC performance and reporting
- Support required data and process for Risk Assessments.

**Qualifications**:
**What skills do you need to have?**

There will be many opportunities for you to learn and grow into this role and Microsoft. However, to be able to best deliver on the purpose of this role, these are the core skills and experiences you should have on day one:
Required:

- Experience evaluating construction project schedules from a GC or owner's perspective
- Ability to travel to construction sites when necessary to assist in coaching construction PMs and GC on appropriate scheduling techniques
- Familiarity with Risk Schedule Analysis
- Ability to analyze construction schedule data and provide deep insights into trends, issues, mitigations
- Good verbal, written communication skills

Preferred:

- Deep knowledge of P6, MS Project, other schedule health analysis tools
- Strong familiarity with CPM scheduling methodology
- Ability to present data from a detailed to high-level depending on audience
- Expert consultant in delay claim, time impact analysis and CTD schedules

Experience with Data Center construction programs

These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Mic