Project Controls Scheduler (Remote)

SOLV Energy; South Carolina; On-site; USD 91,520 - 114,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation, sick and holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy is looking for a Project Controls Scheduler responsible for developing and maintaining EPC schedules for utility scale solar projects. This fully remote role entails using P6 software and requires travel to regional jobsites.

Ideal candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Construction Management along with at least 3 years of related experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in P6 are essential for success in this position, which offers competitive compensation and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years project engineering or related experience.
• Experience in scheduling for construction projects specifically related to HV and Substations.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain EPC project schedules using P6 software.
• Analyze project documents and design drawings for planning.
• Update schedules periodically and communicate changes to the project team.

Skills

Scheduling for construction projects

P6 Software

Construction methods and processes

Communication skills

Education

Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

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. 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. The position requires travel to jobsites in the region and may include support projects in other regions. This role is fully remote; specific expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Legal Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future. Job Number: J13329.

Compensation

Salary: $91,520.00 - $114,400.00.

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.

EEO Statement

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.