Remote EPC Project Scheduler for Solar & Substations

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

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Project Controls Scheduler to develop and maintain integrated EPC schedules for PV solar, battery storage, and substations. The role is fully remote with regional travel to jobsites as needed, coordinating with engineering, procurement, and field teams.

The candidate will lead schedule development, monitor critical paths, and support project meetings. Requirements include a degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture, 3+ years of scheduling in

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.

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.

Skills

Reading plans & specs

Travel flexibility

CPM/ scheduling knowledge

English communication

Education

Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree

Tools

P6 scheduling software

MS Office Suite

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a Project Controls Scheduler to develop and maintain integrated EPC schedules for PV solar, battery storage, and substations. The role is fully remote with regional travel to jobsites as needed, coordinating with engineering, procurement, and field teams.

The candidate will lead schedule development, monitor critical paths, and support project meetings. Requirements include a degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture, 3+ years of scheduling in