Senior Scheduler/Planner – Distribution & Substation | Houston, TX

Quanta Government Solutions; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Generous PTO and holidays

401(k) with generous match

Medical, dental, vision, and life-ins

Weekly pay

Mentoring and career growth

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group in Spring, TX is seeking a Senior Scheduler/Planner to lead CPM Primavera P6 scheduling for electric distribution, substation, and related projects. You will develop, maintain and analyze project schedules from planning through construction, coordinating with engineering, procurement, field operations and project management to protect milestones and deliverables.

Experience with resource-loaded schedules and earned value metrics is preferred; domestic travel

Qualifications

• 5+ years of scheduling experience on electric distribution, substation, or utility construction projects.
• Strong Primavera P6 expertise with schedule development, updates, logic, baselines, CPM analysis and cost/resource loading.
• Experience scheduling utility construction activities including crews, materials, equipment, civil work and commissioning.
• Understanding of construction sequencing, productivity, resource constraints, and field execution.
• Experience with schedule forecasting, earned value, KPIs, and schedule variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage CPM Primavera P6 schedules for utility distribution, substation, and related infrastructure projects.
• Build and maintain resource- and cost-loaded schedules aligned with project baselines and execution strategies.
• Integrate inputs from engineering, procurement, construction, field operations, and commissioning teams.
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule updates, what-if scenarios, and productivity tracking.
• Identify schedule risks, sequencing issues, and potential delays, and support mitigation planning.
• Develop and maintain baseline schedules, progress updates, forecasts, and schedule narratives.
• Produce earned value metrics, KPIs, cash flow reports, and other project controls reporting.
• Support look-ahead planning, short-interval schedules, and field coordination.
• Monitor actual progress against planned performance and identify schedule variances.

Skills

Scheduling expertise

CPM scheduling

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction/Business

Tools

Primavera P6

Deltek Acumen Fuse/Risk

Job description

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta's comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About this Role

Senior Scheduler/Planner - Distribution & Substation

Location: Spring, TX | Office-basedTravel: Up to 25% domestic travel

Help deliver the utility infrastructure that keeps communities powered. Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG) is seeking a Senior Scheduler/Planner with hands‑on expertise in Primavera P6, critical path method (CPM) scheduling, and resource-loaded construction schedules to support electric distribution, substation, and utility infrastructure projects.

In this role, you'll develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules from planning through construction and completion, integrating engineering, procurement, field operations, and construction activities into executable project plans. You'll monitor progress against baselines, forecast schedule impacts, evaluate resource constraints, and develop mitigation and recovery strategies to protect key milestones. Working closely with Project Managers and field leadership, you'll provide the schedule analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting needed to anticipate risks, resolve delays, and drive successful project delivery.

What You'll Do

• Develop and manage CPM Primavera P6 schedules for utility distribution, substation, and related infrastructure projects
• Build and maintain resource‑and cost‑loaded schedules aligned with project baselines and execution strategies
• Integrate inputs from engineering, procurement, construction, field operations, and commissioning teams
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule updates, what‑if scenarios, and productivity tracking
• Identify schedule risks, sequencing issues, and potential delays, and support mitigation planning
• Develop and maintain baseline schedules, progress updates, forecasts, and schedule narratives
• Produce earned value metrics, KPIs, cash flow reports, and other project controls reporting
• Support look‑ahead planning, short‑interval schedules, and field coordination
• Monitor actual progress against planned performance and identify schedule variances
• Maintain accurate and compliant schedule documentation in accordance with contract and company standards

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of scheduling experience supporting electric distribution, substation, or utility construction projects – required
• Strong Primavera P6 expertise, including schedule development, updates, logic, baselines, critical path analysis, and cost/resource loading
• Experience scheduling utility construction activities, including crews, materials, equipment, civil work, electrical installation, and commissioning
• Understanding of construction sequencing, productivity, resource constraints, and field execution
• Experience with schedule forecasting, earned value, KPIs, and schedule variance analysis
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, procurement, construction, field operations, and project management teams
• Experience with large‑scale utility or EPC projects preferred
• Familiarity with Deltek Acumen Fuse/Risk or similar schedule analysis tools preferred
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple departments
• Highly organized and self‑motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Education: High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred

What You'll Get

• Competitive base salary
• Generous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work‑life balance
• 401(k) with a generous match to plan for your future
• Comprehensive benefits- medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation
• Great mentoring & career growth opportunities- we invest in your development

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.