Lead Scheduler - Mission Critical/Data Center - Michels Underground Cable, Inc

Michels Corporation; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Life Insurance

FSAs and HSAs

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Legal Assistance and Identity Theft

Job summary

Michels Underground Cable, Inc. is seeking a Lead Scheduler to provide advanced scheduling support and leadership for the Scheduling team.

You will prepare, monitor, and amend complex project schedules to ensure milestone achievement across MV duct banks, substation feeds, and campus distribution systems. The role requires guiding new staff on standard scheduling procedures, fostering continuous growth, and traveling up to 35% to project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 5–8 years of scheduling experience.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Experience with MV duct banks, substation feeds, and underground transmission.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced scheduling support and daily guidance for the Scheduling team.
• Prepare, monitor and amend fully loaded project schedules.
• Develop, implement and train new employees on standard scheduling procedures.
• Support data center and mission-critical projects focusing on MV duct banks, substations and campus distribution.

Skills

Scheduling

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Installing underground cables for power transmission, power distribution, renewable energy and communication networks is a necessary step in hardening the electrical grid, delivering reliable communication networks, and integrating renewable energy into our existing systems.

Michels Underground Cable, Inc. is one of the most trusted underground line and duct bank contractors in the United States. We do it all – from directly burying or installing protective casing for solid and stranded conductors and copper, fiber optic and coaxial cable.

Our work improves lives. Discover how a career at Michels Underground Cable, Inc. can change yours.

Position Summary

As aLead Scheduler, you will be responsible for providing advanced scheduling support and daily guidance for the Scheduling team. This role prepares, monitors, and amends fully loaded project schedules to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within the prescribed parameters. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and training new employees on standard scheduling procedures while fostering a culture of continuous growth and improvement.This role will support data center and mission critical projects while focusing on medium voltage (MV) duct banks, substation feeds, underground transmission, and campus distribution systems.

• Customers trust us to build cables that will be out of sight, but in high demand


• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality.


• Family‑owned and operated organization with long‑term stability


• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development.


• We perform high-impact, essential work that supports homes, businesses, and communities.


• A culture where everyone shares responsibility for safety, regardless of title


• We’re part of the Michels family of companies—one of North America’s largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.


• We offer a comprehensive benefits program including:


• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Legal Assistance and Identity Theft Protection Plans
  (Benefits may vary based on position and location)

Why You?

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people.


• You thrive on new challenges and evolving technologies.


• You think “we’ve always done it this way” is not a good enough reason.


• You want to know your efforts are recognized and appreciated.


• You like making your own decisions—with the right support.


• You want to be part of a team that improves lives through essential infrastructure.

What It Takes

• Bachelor’s degree, 5-8 years of related experience, or equivalent combination


• Proficient with Scheduling software programs (Primavera, P6, Microsoft Project)


• Experience working on medium voltage (MV) duct banks, substation feeds, underground transmission, or campus distribution systems for data centers


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite


• Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by the DOT Operations Director and Michels Legal Department.


• Ability to travel up to 35% of the time to various project sites

Desired Qualifications

• Certified Scheduling Technician (CST) or Earned Value Professional (EVP) Certifications


• Project Management Professional (PMP)


• Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) Certification or the ability to obtain


• SmartPM, cost control, change management, earned value, and estimating experience.

Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Underground Cable, Inc.— where you don’t just build projects, you build a career.

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability