Project Scheduler

EMC Renewables; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EMC Renewables is seeking an experienced Project Scheduler to support utility-scale solar PV and BESS construction across the United States.

The role develops, maintains, and communicates integrated project schedules from proposal phase through commissioning, coordinating with Project Management, Field Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Commissioning, Quality, Safety, and Subcontractors to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Controls, Business, or a related field.
• 4+ years of scheduling, planning, project controls, or construction management experience.
• 2+ years supporting utility-scale solar, BESS, power generation, transmission, or heavy civil construction projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.
• Strong understanding of EPC project lifecycles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update integrated EPC project schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project turnover.
• Establish baseline schedules, monitor critical path activities, and develop recovery plans and what-if scenarios to support project execution.
• Track project progress against baseline schedules, identify deviations, prepare look-ahead schedules and completion forecasts.
• Coordinate with Preconstruction, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and subcontractors to ensure schedules reflect execution strategies and contractual milestones.
• Develop construction sequencing plans across civil, mechanical, electrical, substation, and BESS activities, identifying potential work-front conflicts and constraints.
• Monitor procurement milestones and long-lead equipment deliveries, identifying potential impacts on project schedules and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and communicate schedule performance reports, highlighting critical activities, delays, risks, and recommended corrective actions.
• Review subcontractor schedules and monitor their progress to ensure alignment with overall project objectives.
• Maintain schedule documentation and support delay analysis, change management, and contractual reporting requirements.
• Integrate permitting and utility interconnection milestones into project schedules, coordinating EPC construction, testing, commissioning, and energization activities to ensure alignment with project requirements.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Project controls

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Construction Management / Engineering / Project Controls / Business

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Power BI

Oracle Primavera Analytics

Job description

EMC Renewables is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Scheduler to support the successful execution of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) construction projects throughout the United States.

The Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, analyzing, and communicating integrated project schedules from proposal phase through commercial operation. This role works closely with Project Management, Field Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Commissioning, Quality, Safety, and Subcontractors to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

The Project Scheduler serves as a critical member of the Planning & Scheduling team and provides schedule forecasting, critical path analysis, resource planning, risk identification, and recovery planning to support successful project execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update integrated EPC project schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project turnover.
• Establish baseline schedules, monitor critical path activities, and develop recovery plans and what-if scenarios to support project execution.
• Track project progress against baseline schedules, identify deviations, prepare look-ahead schedules and completion forecasts.
• Coordinate with Preconstruction, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and subcontractors to ensure schedules reflect execution strategies and contractual milestones.
• Develop construction sequencing plans across civil, mechanical, electrical, substation, and BESS activities, identifying potential work-front conflicts and constraints.
• Monitor procurement milestones and long-lead equipment deliveries, identifying potential impacts on project schedules and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and communicate schedule performance reports, highlighting critical activities, delays, risks, and recommended corrective actions.
• Review subcontractor schedules and monitor their progress to ensure alignment with overall project objectives.
• Maintain schedule documentation and support delay analysis, change management, and contractual reporting requirements.
• Integrate permitting and utility interconnection milestones into project schedules, coordinating EPC construction, testing, commissioning, and energization activities to ensure alignment with project requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Controls, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum 4 years of scheduling, planning, project controls, or construction management experience.
• Minimum 2 years supporting utility-scale solar, BESS, power generation, transmission, or heavy civil construction projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.
• Strong understanding of EPC project lifecycles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred

• 5+ years of planning/scheduling experience on large-scale EPC construction projects.
• Utility-scale solar and battery energy storage project experience.
• Experience with schedule risk analysis, Power BI, Oracle Primavera Analytics.
• Familiarity with earned value management (EVM).
• Understanding of delay analysis methodologies.

What Sets You Apart

• You prioritize safe and compliant business practices.
• You bring passion for renewable energy and demonstrates commitment to excellence.
• You operate with integrity, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and accountability.
• You build relationships grounded in respect, both internally and externally.
• You look for smarter, more efficient ways to approach challenges and continuously improve processes and seeks operational efficiencies (innovation).
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and value shared success (teamwork).

Why Join EMC Renewables

• Be part of a growing team shaping the future of renewable energy in the U.S.
• Work in an environment where SPIRIT values are not just words, they guide how we work every day.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on project success and company growth.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Join a mission-driven organization committed to building a more sustainable future.

EMC Renewables is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Notice to External Search Firms: EMC Renewables, LLC does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. EMC Renewables, LLC Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.