Job description

Overview We are looking for a Construction Planner & Scheduler for our Air Gapped Cloud (AGC) team. In this position you will support the development, management, and execution of construction schedules for mission-critical datacenter projects from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover. This role operates as a site-embedded scheduling lead for assigned projects, partnering with General Contractors, trade partners, and Microsoft delivery teams to drive predictable, milestone-based execution. The Scheduler provides accurate schedule insights, field-validated progress tracking, and risk identification to support project leadership and ensure delivery commitments are met. Working Conditions: This is primarily an onsite, field-based role with daily interaction with construction teams. It requires consistent site walks and coordination with contractors, and the ability to travel between project sites as needed. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Responsibilities Schedule Development & Maintenance • Develop and maintain construction schedules using the Critical Path Method (CPM) for assigned projects using Primavera P6 or equivalent tools. • Support integration of contractor and vendor schedules into a coordinated project schedule. • Maintain schedule logic, durations, and sequencing aligned with project scope and field conditions. • Assist in establishing and maintaining schedule baselines and milestone tracking. Onsite Progress Validation • Perform routine site walks to validate actual construction progress against the plan. • Update schedules with accurate, field-verified progress data. • Support short-term and look-ahead planning activities with contractors and site teams. • Identify discrepancies between planned and actual execution and raise to project stakeholders. Schedule Analysis & Reporting • Perform basic CPM and variance analysis to identify trends, delays, and critical path impacts. • Support development of schedule reports, including look-aheads, milestone tracking, and status summaries. • Track schedule key performance indicators (KPIs) and contribute to reporting for project and site leadership. • Assist in developing “what-if” scenarios under guidance of senior planners or project leads. Contractor Schedule Review (Execution Support) • Review contractor-submitted schedules for completeness, logic alignment, and compliance with requirements. • Identify inconsistencies, missing scope, or sequencing conflicts and escalate as needed. • Support validation of schedule impacts related to changes, delays, or field issues. Risk Identification • Proactively identify schedule risks, constraints, and coordination gaps at the project level. • Escalate risks with supporting data and collaborate on mitigation strategies with project teams. • Maintain awareness of dependencies across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. Coordination & Communication • Participate in schedule coordination meetings with General Contractors, subcontractors, and Microsoft stakeholders. • Communicate schedule updates, risks, and issues clearly to project managers and field teams. • Partner with Construction, Cost, and Engineering teams to maintain alignment across execution disciplines. Scope & Impact • Owns schedule execution and reporting for assigned projects or portions of a campus. • Works under guidance of Planning Lead, Senior Scheduler, or Project Controls leadership. • Contributes to schedule decisions but does not own enterprise-level schedule strategy. • Focused on accuracy, execution consistency, and issue identification rather than full program ownership. • Influence primarily at the project / site level, with growing impact across campus reporting. Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years related experience OR equivalent experience. Other Requirements • Microsoft Cloud Background Check : This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. • Citizenship & Citizenship Verification:  This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport. Preferred Qualifications • United States Security Clearance preferred or the ability to obtain and maintain a United States Security Clearance. • 5+ years of experience in construction scheduling or project controls. • Proficiency with Primavera P6 (or a similar scheduling tool) and Critical Path Method (CPM) methodology. • Ability to interpret construction drawings, sequences, and methods. • Analytical, organizational, and communication skills. • Experience supporting data center or mission-critical construction projects. • Exposure to owner-side or contractor scheduling environments. • Familiarity with schedule risk analysis, delay tracking, or change management. • Experience working in onsite or field-based roles. Construction Project Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $97,600 - $188,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $125,000 - $206,400 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: careers.microsoft.com This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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Must-haves

Schedule Development & Maintenance
Develop and maintain construction schedules using the Critical Path Method (CPM) for assigned projects using Primavera P6 or equivalent tools.
Support integration of contractor and vendor schedules into a coordinated project schedule.
Maintain schedule logic, durations, and sequencing aligned with project scope and field conditions.
Assist in establishing and maintaining schedule baselines and milestone tracking.
Onsite Progress Validation
Perform routine site walks to validate actual construction progress against the plan.
Update schedules with accurate, field-verified progress data.
Support short-term and look-ahead planning activities with contractors and site teams.
Identify discrepancies between planned and actual execution and raise to project stakeholders.
Schedule Analysis & Reporting
Perform basic CPM and variance analysis to identify trends, delays, and critical path impacts.
Support development of schedule reports, including look-aheads, milestone tracking, and status summaries.
Track schedule key performance indicators (KPIs) and contribute to reporting for project and site leadership.
Assist in developing “what-if” scenarios under guidance of senior planners or project leads.

Nice-to-haves

United States Security Clearance preferred or the ability to obtain and maintain a United States Security Clearance.
Proficiency with Primavera P6 (or a similar scheduling tool) and Critical Path Method (CPM) methodology.
Ability to interpret construction drawings, sequences, and methods.
Analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Experience supporting data center or mission-critical construction projects.
Exposure to owner-side or contractor scheduling environments.
Familiarity with schedule risk analysis, delay tracking, or change management.
Experience working in onsite or field-based roles.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

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