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Theo Ibadu

Theo Ibadu

Austell,GA

Summary

Dynamic Scheduler and Project Controls Specialist with over 12 years of experience driving the success of complex data center builds, utility projects, and capital infrastructure programs. Proficient in Primavera P6 and MS Project, with a strong focus on cost and resource loading, risk assessments, earned value analysis, and integrated master schedule development. Proven track record of enhancing forecast accuracy, minimizing delays, and bolstering decision-making for projects valued between $50 million and over $1 billion. Recognized as a trusted collaborator among engineering, construction, commissioning, and leadership teams at industry leaders such as Meta, Microsoft, and National Grid.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Scheduler

Meta Platforms Inc
01.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated planning sessions involving more than 15 cross functional groups improving sequencing accuracy and manpower forecasting by 30 percent.
  • Analyzed project schedules for potential risks, providing strategic recommendations to mitigate delays.
  • Built and maintained Primavera P6 schedules with more than 3000 coded activities including cost loading, resource loading, calendar structures, and monthly progress updates reducing slippage by 18 percent.
  • Integrated subcontractor schedules while verifying logic, float trends, and activity relationships increasing overall schedule integrity by 20 percent.
  • Tracked design development, bids, and long lead procurement in Primavera reducing procurement driven delays by 22 percent.
  • Produced narratives, risk visuals, graphics, and recovery plans that improved Meta leadership decision making by 40 percent.
  • Conducted commissioning readiness and late path risk reviews preventing more than two months of potential delays.
  • Developed and controlled Primavera schedules for data center builds valued between 250 million and 600 million improving milestone predictability by more than 25 percent.

Project Scheduler

Microsoft
04.2018 - 12.2022
  • Directed project controls for over $1 billion in Azure data center expansions, ensuring governance accuracy and alignment across complex multi-site delivery programs.
  • Oversaw monthly Primavera cycles, conducting critical path reviews, risk assessments, earned value analysis, and KPI reporting across 20+ active projects with 98 percent accuracy.
  • Executed comprehensive forensic schedule analysis to identify over $15 million in delay exposure through trace logic reviews, variance modeling, and cause-and-effect assessments.
  • Synchronized P6 schedules with procurement logs, commissioning readiness trackers, engineering deliverables, and field progress data.
  • Managed the creation of detailed schedules across structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and fiber scopes, resulting in improved early conflict identification.
  • Developed advanced dashboard analytics to enhance labor forecasting and track CPI and SPI metrics.
  • Conducted comprehensive training sessions for 25+ schedulers and project engineers on Primavera coding standards and schedule governance to improve data quality and update accuracy.

Project Scheduler

National Grid USA
06.2015 - 03.2018

• Coordinated with engineering, environmental, siting, real estate, and construction groups reducing land use and permitting delays by 22 percent.

• Created Primavera P6 schedules with cost loading, resource assignments, critical path analyses, and risk registers improving funding approval cycles by 35 percent.

• Led stakeholder meetings with EPC partners, local authorities, and engineering teams improving communication effectiveness by 40 percent. • Conducted reviews of engineering packages improving accuracy and reducing redesign needs by 18 percent.

• Supported contract development, RFPs, and EPC vendor monitoring reducing cost variance by 12 percent.

• Identified more than 10 million in risk exposure and implemented mitigation strategies protecting critical milestones.

• Managed development planning for transmission and substation capital projects ranging from 50 million to 300 million increasing milestone readiness by 30 percent.

IT Project Manager

AT&T
04.2012 - 02.2015
  • Oversaw project execution by cross-functional teams, maintaining adherence to timelines and budget constraints for IT projects.
  • Designed strategic project plans that defined project scope, established timelines, and allocated resources efficiently.
  • Executed risk management strategies to proactively address potential project challenges.
  • Conducted stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment on project requirements and communicate progress.
  • Facilitated communication among team members to solve complex technical challenges efficiently and effectively.
  • Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain & Operations Management

Western Governors University
Online
06-2027

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Ado-Ekiti
Overseas
11-2008

Skills

  • Scheduling oversight
  • Data center operations
  • MEP integration, commissioning readiness, long lead procurement, construction sequencing, multi trade coordination, startup and turnover sequencing
  • Project management office governance
  • KPI reporting, dashboard creation, business case support, capital planning, budget alignment, risk registers, variance tracking
  • Construction expertise
  • Transmission lines, substations, civil and structural coordination, power grid planning, permitting and real estate constraints, EPC oversight
  • Experienced in leveraging Primavera P6 to develop and manage data-driven schedules, applying Critical Path Method, resource and cost loading, earned value, forecasting, risk and delay analysis, and contractor oversight to ensure projects remain on time, within budget, and contractually aligned
  • Work breakdown structure
  • Tools
  • Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Excel analytics, Smartsheet, SAP, EPPM, Visio

Accomplishments

  • Prevented more than 27 million in potential delay costs across data center and utility programs through early risk detection and schedule recovery planning.
  • Improved scheduling accuracy across multiple portfolios to 98 percent.
  • Reduced procurement and design driven delays by 22 percent through rigorous integration between engineering deliverables, long lead items, and P6 logic.
  • Increased team scheduling proficiency by more than 35 percent through hands on Primavera coaching, CPM training, and process standardization.
  • Cut reporting and executive decision turnaround time by 40 to 50 percent with high visibility dashboards and narrative driven performance summaries.

Certification

  • PMP Certified
  • ITIL Foundations - Certified
  • Primavera P6 Certified

Timeline

Senior Project Scheduler

Meta Platforms Inc
01.2022 - Current

Project Scheduler

Microsoft
04.2018 - 12.2022

Project Scheduler

National Grid USA
06.2015 - 03.2018

IT Project Manager

AT&T
04.2012 - 02.2015

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain & Operations Management

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Ado-Ekiti