Scheduler (Remote)

kV Partners.; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Sign-on bonus

Fully remote

Benefits, 401k, PTO

Job summary

kV Partners is seeking an experienced Scheduler to own project schedules from bid through closeout for transmission, distribution and substation projects across the US. This is a fully remote, full-time role working alongside project managers, estimators and field leadership.

You will build and maintain CPM schedules in Primavera P6, load resources and costs, run updates, and produce look‑aheads and narratives for utility clients and leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years scheduling in power/utility/construction
• Advanced Primavera P6 skills
• Strong CPM logic, EV, and schedule analysis
• Experience with utility owner scheduling specs
• PMI-SP, AACE PSP or similar is a plus
• Degree in construction management, engineering or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered

Responsibilities

• Build baseline and working CPM schedules in Primavera P6 for T&D, distribution and substation projects
• Develop resource- and cost-loaded schedules meeting requirements
• Run schedule updates with PMs and supers, forecast completion and flag slippage
• Produce 3- and 6-week look-aheads for field teams
• Carry out critical path analysis, what-if scenarios and recovery plans
• Plan around outage windows, long-lead equipment, permitting and ROW constraints
• Prepare time impact analyses and support change orders and delay claims
• Write schedule narratives and reports for utility clients and leadership
• Build preliminary schedules for bids and proposals
• Help set scheduling standards and templates as the business grows

Skills

CPM logic & schedule analysis

Earned value / EV

Remote work management

Clear communication

Education

Degree in construction management or engineering

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

kV Partners is working with an established US power contractor delivering transmission, distribution and substation projects across multiple states. They're adding a Scheduler to own project schedules from bid through closeout, working remotely alongside project managers, estimators and field leadership.

This is a high-visibility role. Your schedules will drive how crews, materials and outages are planned, and how the business reports progress to its utility clients.

What you'll do

• Build and maintain baseline and working CPM schedules in Primavera P6 for transmission, distribution and substation projects
• Develop resource- and cost-loaded schedules that meet utility owner and contract requirements
• Run regular schedule updates with PMs and superintendents, track progress, forecast completion and flag slippage early
• Produce 3- and 6-week look-aheads for field teams
• Carry out critical path analysis, what-if scenarios and recovery plans
• Plan around outage windows, long-lead equipment (transformers, breakers, steel), permitting and ROW constraints
• Prepare time impact analyses and support change orders and delay claims
• Write schedule narratives and reports for utility clients and leadership
• Build preliminary schedules for bids and proposals
• Help set scheduling standards and templates as the business grows

What you'll bring

• 5+ years' scheduling experience in power, utility or heavy civil construction (T&D, substation, renewables or generation)
• Advanced Primavera P6 skills
• Strong understanding of CPM logic, earned value and schedule analysis
• Experience working to utility owner scheduling specifications
• Confidence holding PMs and field leaders to the plan, with clear and direct communication
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once in a remote setting
• PMI-SP, AACE PSP or similar is a plus
• Degree in construction management, engineering or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered

What's on offer

• $115,000 to $135,000 base salary
• Annual bonus
• Sign-on bonus
• Fully remote, full-time position employed directly
• Strong benefits, 401k, and PTO policy.

About kV Partners

kV Partners places project leaders and specialists with US power contractors across storm restoration, distribution, transmission and substation construction. All applications are handled in confidence.