Senior Project Schedulers (Data Centres) - Construction, USA (Hybrid)
A great opportunity to be part of our fast-growing team and be one of the first joiners in the USA as we expand from Europe. Are you a seasoned construction scheduler who is a bit tired of the standard old-fashioned way of doing things in the construction industry? Do you get deep satisfaction from making things run more efficiently using a good dose of common sense and maybe a bit of technology? Have you ever wanted to work a bit more flexibly but still be hands-on in construction and improving the industry? Sounds like a dream. Well, it isnt, it is quite real! Read on! _________________________________________________________________________________________
We are Laminar Projects!
If youve already heard about us, youre probably reading this because youre tired of the typical, chaotic ways of doing things in construction. But in case you havent, were a high-end project management consultancy and tech developer with a focus on upgrading the way construction projects are delivered.
Improving construction strengthens the very foundation of human civilisation.(Check out our short film about it.) We bring transparency and control to projects through a pragmatic mix of the latest tech, our own processes, and a big dose of common sense. We then take our deep understanding of these projects and we invest heavily into developing the digital solutions that anyone can use to deliver their projects better. (Check out Shape, our construction management tech, to see what were doing.)
The core of all this is our true secret sauce : our people. We only recruit the very best, both in capability and personality. Were deeply focused on designing a new type of organisation thats optimised for the flourishing of the people in the team first and foremost. People who join us develop fast as a whole person in ways they never imagined. (Read more about our vision and missions.)
This approach has allowed us to grow from just two people in 2017 to over 220 today. We have a stable, repeat client base across infrastructure and complex building projects in the UK and internationally, and were still growing fast. Joining us isnt just some job. Its a transformative educational experience. We challenge you to be your best self in all aspects of life. There are many diverse and interesting challenges available. Its up to you to guide yourself into whichever areas youre most interested well enable it.
(Get to know us better by watching a few more of our videos.)
Core values for a good life
A life of human flourishing is all about meaningful relationships and challenging yourself to create a positive impact, so our values reflect the four levels of relationships that each of us has :
We exist so that everyone in our team can flourish in a high-impact community that :
And enable the achievement of our vision through our two missions :
Purpose of the role
You will be one of the early joiners in our USA operation. You will support us to get set up. You will be a senior leader and key contributor in our team pushing the discipline to new heights not only within Laminar but within the industry in general.
Team
This role is part of our Project Management Consultancy which focuses on : Understanding what the real problems of projects are. Implementing the best solutions to those problems. Developing scalable best practices, tools and technology. More specifically you will be part of our Project Planning Discipline Team who are industry leaders in delivering complex construction projects. Your initial leader will be one of our planning discipline directors.
Your top three objectives
1. To make construction projects deliver to near perfection2. To create scalable and repeatable solutions to common problems3. To develop yourself and everyone around you Your top five responsibilities
1. Own the plan : Own the project plan for one or more projects and ensure that the project is working to it effectively. Ensure delays are mitigated and managed commercially 2. Own the outcome : You're responsible for putting in your best effort to ensure the project teams understanding and focus on the plan no matter how stubborn they are 3. Report and inform : Provide simple, actionable reports to stakeholders at all levels that help them deliver their part of the project more efficiently and effectively 4. Make scalable solutions : Develop scalable and repeatable best practices and tools in collaboration with the team so that long-term impact is achieved 5. Develop everyone : Maximise the development of your team personally and professionally and educate our clients to improve as well6. Bonus : Take leadership in establishing our growth in the USA You must have :
Laminar isnt the place for you if any of the following is true : - You want an easy, chilled-out role without much challenge- You like to be the smartest person in the room- You dont like continuously receiving honest candid feedback- You prefer to do your own thing rather than work with a team___________________________________________________ Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of projects would I be working on? Youll be joining a team thats at the forefront of delivering data centre projects. Weve delivered over 100 data centres internationally, supporting some of the most innovative and demanding clients in the industry. These projects are often fast-tracked, multi-package, and technically complex - requiring close collaboration, clear communication, and strong problem-solving skills. From greenfield builds to major expansions, we work across the full lifecycle of data centre delivery, helping clients scale their infrastructure at speed while maintaining high standards of quality and performance. These are hands-on, high-impact projects that offer continuous learning and the opportunity to make a real difference in the digital backbone of global business. Check out our case stories.) Who are our clients? Major owners / operators and main contractors with project values between 1m and 1bn+ globally. Where would I be working? One week you might be working from home. The next, you might travel to the site to meet the construction teams and help organise them. Maybe youll fly out to exotic (and sometimes not!) locations in the US to visit clients. It really depends on what you want to get involved in and what fits with your life. How does what I do connect with the long-term impact on the construction industry? Youre tasked with understanding and solving common problems. We dont want to reinvent the wheel every time, so youll be responsible for documenting new solutions and evolving ones weve developed. This goes into our knowledge repository, which were going to open source to the industry.
The knowledge you capture will be used by us to build new products. Youll constantly test those products in the field, so we can rapidly iterate and improve them for anyone in the industry to use. ____________________________________________________________ Benefits
The standard stuff :
The life-changing stuff :
We get thousands of applications so please write us a letter as part of your application explaining :
We aren't a giant, faceless corporation; we really care about the people who want to join our team, so your letter will be read carefully. After that, well reach out to you to schedule a casual conversation to help you get to know us a bit better and tell us a bit about yourself. A couple of technical and personal assessments follow to understand your capability based on our own development matrix.
This is to ensure that when you join, youre starting at the right level of responsibility.
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Construction Scheduler • Virginia, Illinois, United States, 62691