Project Controls - Jr. Proposal Scheduler (Spring, TX)

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Health benefits

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC in Houston is seeking a Proposal Scheduler to support the development of Primavera P6 schedules for EPC and construction bids during the pre-award phase.

This role focuses on creating competitive, executable schedules for RFPs, working with estimating, engineering, procurement and operations teams, and leveraging strong CPM scheduling skills. Travel up to 15% domestic as needed.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in construction scheduling, EPC scheduling, or bid/proposal scheduling.
• Primavera P6 experience required.
• Experience developing schedules specifically for bids, RFPs, estimates, or proposals is highly desirable.
• Construction or EPC project experience with a strong understanding of construction sequencing and field execution.
• Ability to develop and analyze CPM schedules and identify the critical path.
• Experience working with estimating, engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
• Ability to work effectively under short deadlines and changing bid requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bid schedules and priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop Primavera P6 schedules for RFPs, bids, estimates, and proposals.
• Build bid schedules that reflect realistic construction sequencing, durations, milestones, and project constraints.
• Work within short and often aggressive proposal timelines to deliver schedules that fulfill the requirements of the project.
• Coordinate with estimating, engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams to gather schedule inputs.
• Develop logic, activity sequencing, durations, milestones, and critical path activities.
• Evaluate construction approaches and identify schedule risks, constraints, and opportunities.
• Support development of resource-loaded and/or cost-loaded schedules when required.
• Perform critical path analysis and schedule what-if scenarios to support bid strategy.
• Assist with schedule narratives, assumptions, and proposal deliverables.
• Ensure schedules align with project execution strategies, contractual requirements, and bid assumptions.
• Transition bid schedule information to project controls and execution teams following project award when appropriate.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Communication

Time management

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

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

Proposal Scheduler - Junior / Scheduler ITravel: Up to 15% domestic travel as needed

QISG is seeking aProposal Scheduler to support the development of schedules for EPC and construction projects during the bidding and proposal phase.

This is a pre-award scheduling role focused on developing competitive, accurate, and executable schedules in response to and support of RFPs. This position is not primarily responsible for scheduling awarded projects during execution.

The Proposal Scheduler will work closely with estimating, preconstruction, engineering, procurement, and operations teams to develop Primavera P6 schedules withinshort bid timelines. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of construction, EPC, or bid scheduling experience, strong P6 skills, and an understanding of construction sequencing and project execution.

What You'll Do

• Develop Primavera P6 schedules for RFPs, bids, estimates, and proposals.
• Build bid schedules that reflect realistic construction sequencing, durations, milestones, and project constraints.
• Work within short and often aggressive proposal timelines to deliver schedules that fulfill the requirements of the project.
• Coordinate with estimating, engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams to gather schedule inputs.
• Develop logic, activity sequencing, durations, milestones, and critical path activities.
• Evaluate construction approaches and identify schedule risks, constraints, and opportunities.
• Support development of resource-loaded and/or cost-loaded schedules when required.
• Perform critical path analysis and schedule what-if scenarios to support bid strategy.
• Assist with schedule narratives, assumptions, and proposal deliverables.
• Ensure schedules align with project execution strategies, contractual requirements, and bid assumptions.
• Transition bid schedule information to project controls and execution teams following project award when appropriate.

What You'll Bring

• 2-5 years of experience in construction scheduling, EPC scheduling, or bid/proposal scheduling.
• Primavera P6 experience required.
• Experience developing schedules specifically for bids, RFPs, estimates, or proposals is highly desirable.
• Construction or EPC project experience with a strong understanding of construction sequencing and field execution.
• Ability to develop and analyze CPM schedules and identify the critical path.
• Experience working with estimating, engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
• Ability to work effectively under short deadlines and changing bid requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bid schedules and priorities simultaneously.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management is highly desirable. A degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field is also preferred.

What You'll Get

• Competitive base salary

• Generous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work-life balance

• 401(k) with a generous matchto plan for your future

• Comprehensive benefits- medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation

• Great mentoring & career growth opportunities- we invest in your development

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.