Project Scheduler - Data Center

IES Holdings; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical seeks a full-time Project Controls Scheduler for Data Center projects in Chester, VA. Leads scheduling, analyzes project data, and develops detailed schedules with the team and trade partners.

Requires 3+ years of electrical scheduling/PM experience, proficiency in MS Project and P6, and strong communication and analytical skills. Visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• 3 years' electrical (industrial or commercial) construction scheduling and project management experience.
• Proficient in MS Project and P6.
• Ability to produce detailed schedules, and resource and cost loading.
• Thorough knowledge of construction disciplines.
• Data Center experience preferred.
• Electrical field experience not required but preferred.
• HS Diploma/GED.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and attention to detail skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scheduling Lead on electrical data center projects, handling scheduling and reporting.
• Analyze project information and prepare documents for planning and scheduling.
• Develop detailed schedules with project team and trade partners.
• Input, analyze, and monitor design deliverables, procurement, and construction schedules.
• Oversee all project scheduling activities and provide status updates, forecasts, and reports.
• Review schedule updates and changes, producing impact reports on financial impact and delays.
• Work on the project site and collaborate with Project and Design teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

MS Project

P6 (Primavera)

Excel

Word

Job description

IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES), an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. IES Commercial, Inc. operates diverse business units across the United States, each focusing on distinct market segments and geographies, with some business units operating nationally. Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with company discretionary match, flexible medical-dental-vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability insurance, basic life/AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and highly competitive pay in addition to paid-time-off.

IES

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical, seeking full-time Project Controls Scheduler-Data Center in Chester, Virginia.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

Job Summary

• Works as the Scheduling Lead on electrical data center projects performing scheduling and reporting.
• Analyzes project information and preparation of documents to ensure efficient planning and scheduling of projects.
• Develops detailed schedules with the project team and trade partners.
• Responsible for input, analysis, and monitoring of design deliverables, procurement, and construction schedules.
• Oversight of all project scheduling activities and provision of required status updates, forecasts, and reports as necessary.
• Reviews and evaluates schedule updates and changes and produces impact reports to understand the financial impact of schedule changes as well as potential delays.
• Performs work on the Project Site and interacts with Project Team and Design Team.
• 3 year's recent electrical (industrial or commercial) construction scheduling and project management experience.
• Proficient in MS Project and P6.
• HS Diploma/GED.
• Ability to produce detailed schedules, and resource and cost loading.
• Thorough knowledge of construction disciplines.
• Data Center experience preferred.
• Electrical Field experience not required but preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of computer programs (EXCEL, WORD).
• Strong communication (written/verbal), problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and attention to detail skills.
• Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check, and MVR check when responsibilities require operating motor vehicles.