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Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula: Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards.Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula: Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards. If you are interested in a long and rewarding career working with high-profile clients on some of the most challenging projects in the world, then Decima is where you belong. At Decima, you will be able to explore incredible growth and professional development opportunities. We are looking for a driven and capable Regional Scheduling Lead to support us with the development of multiple data center projects for one of the top technology clients in the world. This is a client-facing role. You will be responsible for performing more complex aspects of planning and scheduling, including planning, change management, schedule maintenance, and multi-project resource management. We are looking to bring in dedicated individuals with a passion for innovation and talent for multitasking in a fast-paced environment. We will help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you so we can make big impacts on the world together.   RESPONSIBILITIES Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication with both technical and executive-level personnel. Serve as the primary liaison between the company and clients regarding contracts and project progress, and manage client expectations and requirements. Oversee the review of project plans, requirements, and specifications to ensure alignment with overall scheduling strategies. Guide collaboration with clients and contractors to develop work breakdown structures (WBS), critical path method (CPM) baseline schedules, and integrated master schedules (IMS). Review and approve cost-loaded schedules, ensuring alignment with project objectives and financial constraints. Manage resource analysis efforts to identify potential bottlenecks and resource allocation issues across projects. Review and validate monthly and weekly schedules and reports, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with client expectations. Direct and coordinate reviews of consultant, contractor, and vendor schedules to verify feasibility and adherence to contract specifications and client standards. Review and approve comparisons of monthly schedule updates, including evaluations of changes, delays, or accelerations. Lead the development and implementation of earned value management (EVM) systems to accurately measure project performance and work progress. Identify and assess program and project risks, providing strategic recommendations to mitigate potential impacts. Oversee and validate what-if and delay analyses as necessary to support project planning and recovery efforts. Supervise the preparation of executive presentations and PowerPoint decks, and present key progress updates, findings, and recommendations to senior management. Perform other related duties as required and assigned.   QUALIFICATIONS Required qualifications:  18+ years of construction planning and scheduling experience An excellent understanding of construction and scheduling best practices Highly proficient in Primavera P6, including resource management (resource and cost loading, tracking, leveling, reporting, etc.) Highly proficient in Microsoft Project Prior hyperscale data center projects development and construction experience Experience developing various types of reports, targeting different audiences (i.e., critical path reports, resource histograms, forecast reports, etc.) Experience in client-facing positions Demonstrated ability to understand technical and complicated construction programs and the ability to communicate progress to both technical and management-level personnel Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate with any audience clearly and accurately Proficient in Microsoft Office programs   Preferred qualifications Bachelor’s degree in construction engineering, engineering, project management, or related technical fields Relevant experience and/or expertise in the managed service requirements being proposed for Master's in Construction Management Earned Value Management experience PSP or PMI-SP certification Active membership in PMI, AACEi, or similar associations   POSITION DETAILS Location (On-site): Indianapolis, Indiana Position: Regional Scheduling Lead Position Classification: Salary-based full-time regular hours Current US work permit required. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship or transfer not offered)   PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS Primavera P6 Microsoft Project Microsoft Office Microsoft 365 Power BI Tableau  Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. At Decima International, we offer a competitive salary package, including paid time off and performance-based bonuses. We also provide excellent medical, vision and dental insurance for our employees.

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