Planning & Project Control Manager

Company Description

DataVolt is a global leader in sustainable and innovative data center solutions. We provide businesses across the world with the infrastructure they need to connect, collaborate, and grow in the data-driven landscape of today. Our solutions focus on security, reliability, scalability, and sustainability, empowering our clients to truly achieve digital transformation. We have strategically positioned operations in Riyadh, Dubai, California, Mumbai and Tashkent and are committed to shaping a sustainable digital future through groundbreaking innovation.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining detailed project schedules for engineering, construction, and maintenance activities. Your role is crucial in ensuring that all Project management efforts are efficiently coordinated, delivered on time, and meet the necessary quality standards.

• Develop, maintain, and manage internal master schedules for data centre projects, integrating all phases including design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Develop, establish, and manage the project’s baseline schedule along with the EPC contractor in alignment with the approved scope, contractual requirements, and project execution strategy.
• Define the complete work breakdown structure (WBS), activity sequencing, durations, resource requirements, and key milestones to create a realistic and achievable baseline.
• Identify critical path activities and milestones, ensuring that potential scheduling conflicts or delays are identified early.
• Conduct Critical Path Analysis to identify high-risk activities and monitor such Critical Path activities to avoid delays in the project completion dates.
• Monitor and track project progress and update schedules to reflect actual performances forecasted outcomes.
• Update schedules regularly to reflect actual performance, productivity levels, and forecasted outcomes.
• Identify deviations, delays, and potential risks early by reviewing schedule variances and critical path impacts.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in project scheduling, preferably in data centers, critical infrastructure, or construction projects.
• Proficiency in scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of resource loading in project schedules
• Experience with engineering and construction workflows, particularly in data center or critical facilities.
• Excellent communication skills with in depth understanding of project measurement techniques and principles.
• Ability to analyze and interpret project data and timelines.
• Experience working in mission-critical environments (e.g., data centers, hospitals, utilities).
• Familiarity with data center industry standards and best practices (e.g., Uptime Institute, TIA-942).
• Certifications such as PMI-SP (Project Management Institute - Scheduling Professional) or PMP (Project Management Professional) are a plus.