Lead Planner - Industrial and Data Center Projects (Santiago Mexquititlán Barrio 1ro.)

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people operating in more than 60 countries. We work across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources to deliver outcomes that improve people’s lives.

Job Description

Lead Planner – Data Center Construction (On‑site in Querétaro)

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Development & Strategy : Lead the creation and management of project schedules using Critical Path Methodology from inception to completion; establish baseline programmes, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Program Narrative : Develop and present programme narratives that clearly communicate sequencing, milestones, and dependencies for client and project team alignment.
• Progress Tracking & Reporting : Oversee monthly progress updates, integrate earned‑value and delay‑impact metrics, generate planning reports, and highlight deviations with actionable insight.
• 90‑Day Lookahead : Produce and analyze 90‑day lookahead schedules, identify shortfalls, and propose strategic mitigations.
• Contract Interface & Stakeholder Engagement : Review and approve contractor programmes, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations; foster collaborative relationships with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Scenario Planning : Lead or contribute to “what‑if” analyses to support change management and risk mitigation strategies.
• Systems & Tools : Utilize Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 to manage programme integrity and automate reporting outputs; support implementation of planning processes and standards that meet client expectations and internal controls requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project planning within large‑scale industrial or data center environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and planning methodologies.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, interface management, and contract planning requirements.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal), with proven ability to present programme information to both technical and executive audiences.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead planning in fast‑paced environments and collaborate effectively across teams and disciplines.

EEO Statement

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.