Construction Schedule Analyst - IAD - AWS

DATA CENTER TALNT

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Construction Schedule Analyst (Schedule Support)

CLIENT: AWS Data Center Global Services

PROJECT: IAD534-537 Region Builds (Build IDs: IAD534, IAD535, IAD536, IAD537)

LOCATION: Frederick County, MD (Onsite M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

ENGAGEMENT: 12 months starting 05/11/2026

COMMITMENT: Hourly, ~10 hours/month per project (4 projects total)

REPORTS TO: AWS Construction Manager / CMS Sr. Construction Manager

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Four AWS Optimized Data Center (OPTDC) Build-to-Suit hyperscale data center builds in Frederick, MD. Phased construction starts run from May 2026 through August 2026 with substantial completion phasing through January 2027. Construction is delivered under a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract with a General Contractor functioning as Construction Manager at Risk. The Schedule Analyst supports AWS as part of the Construction Management Support (CMS) team representing AWS owner interests across all four builds.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Construction Schedule Analyst provides independent schedule review, analysis, and reporting in support of AWS owner interests. You will dissect general contractor schedule submissions, identify risks and entitlement issues, support owner positions in time impact analyses and disputes, and produce weekly schedule reporting that gives AWS construction leadership clear visibility into program health.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Preconstruction Phase

- Analyze scheduling assumptions for each build

- Identify and recommend changes to artificial constraints or logic that create owner risk or cost exposure

Post-Award / Construction Phase

- Review project documents to develop scope familiarity across all four builds

- Participate in schedule development meetings with the GC and provide constructive input toward a well-developed baseline

- Review all schedule submissions (baselines, progress updates, time extension requests) and produce detailed written analysis with recommendations on corrections and entitlement positions

- Produce weekly schedule reports dissecting GC updates, issues, and milestone changes including delay analysis

- Support the development of overall program schedule reporting in coordination with the CMS Sr. CM

- Support AWS in negotiations with the GC and dispute resolution involving schedule matters

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- 8+ years of related industry experience including review and analysis of complex construction schedules

- Documented training on Primavera P6

- PSP certification or equivalent

- Demonstrated experience reviewing contractor Time Impact Analysis (TIA)

- Demonstrated experience supporting owners in negotiations and dispute resolution with contractors

- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project

- Resume must reflect required experience and is subject to AWS review and acceptance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Prior experience on hyperscale data center, mission critical, or large institutional construction programs

- Prior experience working as an owner's representative on GMP / CM-at-Risk projects

- Familiarity with Procore and AWS WorkDocs

WORK ENVIRONMENT & TOOLS

- Onsite presence required at the Frederick, MD project site

- File sharing via AWS WorkDocs and Procore

- Project meetings and messaging via Amazon Chime (Teams, WhatsApp, Box not permitted)

- Dedicated workspace provided in AWS office trailer (desk, monitor, internet)

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

- Must complete background check per AWS Personnel Suitability Requirements

- Must execute AWS Confidentiality Agreement

- Must read and comply with Amazon Code of Conduct and Supply Chain Standards

- No contact with government officials regarding the project

WHY DATA CENTER TALNT

We place white-collar construction professionals exclusively on hyperscale data center builds. Our active programs span AWS, Oracle, and OpenAI campuses across IAD, Eagle Mountain, and Abilene. We move fast (10-20 day fills on senior roles) and we know this market.

Apply: datacentertalnt.com