Director, Scheduling & Planning (Houston, TX)

Quanta-Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Quanta Services is seeking a Director of Scheduling and Planning in Houston, TX to build and transform a world-class scheduling function for complex EPC projects.

You will lead high-performance teams, champion Primavera P6 excellence, and partner across Project Controls, Operations and Estimating to drive project predictability and successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of project controls experience supporting EPC, heavy construction, power delivery, or infrastructure projects.
• 5+ years of experience leading scheduling teams.
• Extensive Primavera P6 experience on large, multi-year projects.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing scheduling organization with standards and best practices.
• Develop and implement scheduling processes across portfolios and projects.
• Establish schedule quality standards, KPIs, and reporting.
• Partner with Project Controls, Operations, Estimating, and Project Management to improve forecasting and execution.
• Drive Primavera P6 best practices and schedule health reviews.
• Coach schedulers to become proactive project advisors.
• Integrate schedule with cost, scope, risk to improve predictability.
• Improve reporting, analytics, and tools for leadership decisions.
• Mentor scheduling professionals and foster a culture of quality.

Skills

Project controls

Schedule leadership

Primavera P6

Forecasting & reporting

Risk & contingency mgmt

Stakeholder communication

Team development

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About this Role

Director, Scheduling and PlanningIn Office: Houston, TX

Travel: Up to 25% domestic

The Director, Scheduling and Planning will have the opportunity to build and transform a world-class scheduling function that directly impacts how QISG plans, executes, and delivers complex EPC projects. This strategic leadership role will define the vision, establish industry-leading standards, and elevate scheduling from a reporting function into a proactive business partner that drives project success.

The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking scheduling leader with deep EPC experience who thrives on building high-performing teams, improving processes, and creating meaningful change.

You will champion Primavera P6 excellence, strengthen project predictability, and develop a culture where schedulers are trusted advisors who identify risks, influence decisions, and help deliver successful outcomes across QISG.

What You'll Do

• Build and lead a high-performing scheduling organization with consistent standards, expectations, and best practices.


• Develop and implement scheduling processes across QISG portfolios, project phases, and contract structures.


• Establish schedule quality standards, reporting expectations, KPIs, and performance metrics.


• Partner with Project Controls, Operations, Estimating, and Project Management to improve project forecasting and execution.


• Drive Primavera P6 best practices, schedule health reviews, baseline management, progress updates, and schedule analysis.


• Develop schedulers into proactive project advisors who identify risks, recommend solutions, and communicate impacts.


• Integrate schedule, cost, scope, productivity, and risk information to improve project predictability.


• Improve reporting, analytics, and tools to support leadership decision-making.


• Coach, mentor, and develop scheduling professionals while creating a culture focused on quality and accountability.


• Support project pursuits, proposals, and strategic initiatives as needed.


• Travel up to 25% to support projects and teams.

What You'll Bring

• 15+ years of project controls experience supporting complex EPC, heavy construction, power delivery, or infrastructure projects.


• 5+ years of experience leading, mentoring, and developing scheduling teams.


• Extensive Primavera P6 experience with large, multi-year projects.


• Strong understanding of project controls including:
  
  
  • Planning and scheduling
  
  
  • Cost and schedule integration
  
  
  • Earned Value Management (EVM)
  
  
  • Progress measurement
  
  
  • Change management
  
  
  • Risk and contingency management
  
  
  • Forecasting and reporting
  
  
  
  


• Experience developing resource-loaded and cost-loaded schedules.


• Ability to analyze schedule performance and communicate insights to executive leadership.


• Strong understanding of construction execution, procurement, contracting strategies, and project delivery.


• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent project controls experience considered.


• Strong Microsoft Office skills with the ability to create clear reports and presentations.


• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.

What You'll Get

QISG Benefits & Total Rewards Highlights

• Competitive base compensation


• Target annual performance-based bonus opportunity


• Target Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) award opportunity for eligible roles


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% preventive care


• Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options


• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions


• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, Life & AD&D insurance


• Paid Time Off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, and paid parental leave


• Education reimbursement and professional development opportunities


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and voluntary benefit options

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.