Remote EPC Project Scheduler – Solar & Storage

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation Time

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Project Controls Scheduler to manage and maintain integrated EPC schedules for PV solar projects in a remote role across the U.S. The position requires travel to jobsites within the region and coordination with engineering, procurement and field management teams to ensure on-time, profitable delivery.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, at least 3 years of scheduling experience in EPC construction, and proficiency

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.

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

Scheduling for construction projects

MS Office

Reading plans & specs

Communication skills

Education

Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a Project Controls Scheduler to manage and maintain integrated EPC schedules for PV solar projects in a remote role across the U.S. The position requires travel to jobsites within the region and coordination with engineering, procurement and field management teams to ensure on-time, profitable delivery.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, at least 3 years of scheduling experience in EPC construction, and proficiency