Remote Lead Scheduler - Telecom & Data Center Projects

Ies Communications, Llc; Mesa (AZ); Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety Priority

Competitive Pay

401K Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Coverage

Disability Coverage

Discount Programs

Job summary

IES is seeking a Lead Scheduler to oversee regional telecommunications cabling and infrastructure installation schedules, coordinating complex projects and preventing technical debt through proactive planning. You will serve as the escalation point for Primavera P6 needs and ensure schedules align with field resources.

Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, QA/QC and external partners, mentor junior schedulers, perform QA/QC audits, and drive data-driven analytics with PowerBI and SQL

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 7+ years scheduling or project management experience, including 5+ years in telecommunications or data center construction.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 for resource loading, critical path analysis, and baseline management.
• Understanding of OSP/ISP cabling, conveyance, and telecom workflows.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multi-project management skills.
• Effective communicator and mentor with leadership experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and Power Query for reporting automation.
• Experience scheduling large-scale projects for major hyperscale data center clients.
• Integration of P6 data with PowerBI or SQL-based dashboards.
• Prior hands-on telecom field experience (installer, foreman, or field engineer).
• Familiarity with SPI, CPI, and earned-value metrics.
• PMP or PSP certification.

Responsibilities

• Regional leadership and escalation for all scheduling matters within the assigned area.
• QA/QC audits, health checks, and governance enforcement across P6 schedules.
• Mentorship and development of Schedulers in schedule quality and consistency.
• Cross-project resource forecasting, leveling, and capacity planning.
• Reporting and data integration between P6, IESOS, and PowerBI.
• Risk management, TIA/CIA mitigation, and schedule recovery oversight.
• Continuous improvement through process optimization and automation pilots.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Multi-project management

Education

High School diploma / GED

PMP certification

PSP certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Excel

Power Query

SQL

Job description

IES is seeking a Lead Scheduler to oversee regional telecommunications cabling and infrastructure installation schedules, coordinating complex projects and preventing technical debt through proactive planning. You will serve as the escalation point for Primavera P6 needs and ensure schedules align with field resources.

Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, QA/QC and external partners, mentor junior schedulers, perform QA/QC audits, and drive data-driven analytics with PowerBI and SQL