Project Controls Scheduler (Remote)

SOLV Energy, LLC; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Project Controls Scheduler to develop and maintain EPC schedules for PV solar projects. This fully remote role requires travel to regional jobsites and coordination with engineering, procurement, and field teams to ensure on-time, within-budget project delivery.

The ideal candidate has a background in engineering-related fields, fluency in English, and strong experience with Primavera P6, CPM, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Engineering or related degree required or equivalent experience.
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Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain EPC schedules using P6 based on execution plans.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, project management and field teams.
• Attend project meetings to understand issues and updates.
• Update schedules bi-monthly with actuals and deviations.
• Record weather delays and analyze impacts with NOAA data.
• Train site personnel in scheduling procedures and BPM practices.

Skills

P6 scheduling

CPM

MS Office

Plan interpretation

Travel willingness

English communication

Education

Engineering/Construction Management/Architectural degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

The Project Controls Scheduler will develop and maintain integrated EPC schedules on a portfolio of PV solar projects to maintain timely and profitable job completion. Position requires travel to jobsites in the region to take the lead in developing and maintaining schedules within the assigned region. Depending on the workload, the scheduler may be assigned to support projects in other regions. In this role, the field scheduler will closely work and coordinate with other business units such as battery storage, high voltage, business development. This role is fully remote. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Use P6 software to develop and maintain EPC project schedules based on realistic execution plans.
• Assist in planning the project by analyzing various project documents, design drawings, contracts and exhibits to understand specific requirements that will form the basis of the EPC schedule.
• Perform basic quantity take-offs to establish accurate activity durations, and maintain all working files that were used in baseline development, including excel trackers, weather data, PPA agreements, etc.
• Consult with various groups within the organization, including engineering, procurement, project manager and field management team, to get their feedback.
• Seek feedback from different stakeholders including owners, 3rd party consultants, etc. to increase their buy-in and accuracy of the schedule.
• Ensure sound logic and realistic durations are built in the schedule using the recommended CPM best practices.
• Attend project meetings including pre-construction, project coordination and monthly owner meetings to understand issues, get updates and address any schedule related challenges or questions.
• Update schedule at least twice a month to incorporate actuals, monitor any deviations from the critical path, suggest corrective actions to the project team.
• Communicate schedule updates to the project team and senior scheduler, maintain schedule reports in teams and SharePoint folders.
• Maintain company standard delay log to document the delays with their details from business development to the project completion.
• Record any weather delays in P6 schedule and compare to the NOAA normal weather on a monthly basis.
• Perform schedule analysis for what-if conditions, change orders and claims.
• Train field personnel in scheduling procedures, assist PEs, APMs to maintain and analyze their current project schedule to increase their proficiency and ownership of the schedule.
• Visit jobsites on a frequency that supports the scheduler’s position.
• Prepare “as built” schedules, reflecting the actual conditions and activity dates.
• Assist in maintaining SOLV P6 database with accurate project/activity codes, file management, using appropriate status/delay comments, maintain P6 notebooks, etc.
• Support reporting efforts while maintaining core schedule structure and appropriate activity codes.
• Any other initiatives or responsibilities that may be assigned by the senior scheduler.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years project engineering or related experience.
• Must have experience in scheduling for construction projects specific to HV, Substations, or other electrical features Prior Scheduling experience in an EPC environment is highly desired.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Experience using P6 Software required.
• Knowledge of construction methods and processes.
• Construction-related scheduling experience - Critical Path Method.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including business writing skills, and professional telephone manner.
• Reliability, dependability and flexibility.
• Ability to travel to jobsites.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits:

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range: $91,520.00 - $114,400.00 Pay Rate Type: Salary

#LI-Remote Job Number: J13329

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team. SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry. We design, build and maintain utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation facilities across the United States. Our teams support projects from early engineering through long term operations and maintenance, giving employees opportunities to contribute across the full energy lifecycle. Our mission centers on strengthening communities and advancing the energy workforce. We focus on delivering projects that support long term economic growth and create pathways for skilled careers across the country. That commitment guides how we work with customers and how we support one another, rooted in our core values of Safety, Quality, Innovation and Teamwork. As a national organization, we offer broad opportunities to grow your career. Whether you work in the field or in an office role, you’ll find space to develop your skills, explore new directions and build a career that makes an impact. No matter where you begin, you join a capable team driving energy forward and helping build the foundation for the next generation of power in the U.S. Learn more at solvenergy.com

SOLV Energy Is An Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

SOLV Energy Is An Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.