Senior Scheduler – Transmission & Substation | Houston, TX

Quanta Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO & holidays

401(k) with generous match

Comprehensive benefits

Weekly pay

Career growth

Job summary

Quanta Government Solutions is seeking an experienced Construction Scheduler/Planner to support complex EPC, design-build, and CMAR projects in the Houston area. You will develop and maintain CPM schedules, forecast completion dates, and collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to keep milestones on track.

The role requires 4+ years of Primavera P6 expertise, strong scheduling discipline, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years scheduling experience for utility transmission/substation projects.
• Advanced Primavera P6 with cost- and resource-loading.
• Experience with linear scheduling and long-lead equipment planning.
• Familiarity with TILOS and Deltek Acumen Fuse/Risk.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Primavera P6 schedules for utility transmission, substation, and renewable projects.
• Build and maintain resource- and cost-loaded schedules.
• Integrate inputs from engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Perform critical path analysis, what-if scenarios, and productivity tracking.
• Identify schedule risks, sequencing, and mitigation strategies.
• Produce earned value metrics, KPIs, and cash flow reports.
• Support look-ahead planning, short-interval schedules, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain compliant schedule documentation per contract and company standards.

Skills

Scheduling

CPM Scheduling

Critical path

Resource planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s in Engineering/Construction/Business

Tools

Primavera P6

TILOS

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

Scheduler – Utility T&D & Substation

Location: 15011 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094

Travel: Up to 25% domestic travel

Help bring critical power delivery and water infrastructure projects to life through expert construction scheduling and project planning. QISG is seeking a Construction Scheduler/Planner with 4+ years of experience and strong Primavera P6 expertise to support complex EPC, Design-Build, and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) projects.

You’ll develop and maintain CPM schedules, establish project baselines, track progress, forecast completion dates, and identify critical path risks and resource constraints before they impact delivery. Working closely with Business Development, Project Managers, and construction teams, you’ll translate project scope into actionable schedules, evaluate schedule impacts, and support mitigation strategies that keep projects aligned with milestones, budgets, and execution goals. This is an opportunity to contribute to diverse infrastructure projects and influence project outcomes from proposal development through construction and completion.

What You'll Do

• Develop and manage LSM and CPM Primavera P6 schedules for utility transmission, substation, and renewable projects
• Build and maintain resource- and cost-loaded schedules aligned with baselines and execution strategies
• Integrate inputs from engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams
• Perform critical path analysis, what-if scenarios, and productivity tracking
• Identify schedule risks, evaluate sequencing, and recommend mitigation strategies
• Produce earned value metrics, KPIs, and cash flow reports for project controls and executives
• Support look-ahead planning, short-interval schedules, and continuous improvement
• Maintain compliant schedule documentation per contract and company standards

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of scheduling experience supporting utility transmission lines (T-Line) and substations – required
• Advanced Primavera P6 expertise, including cost- and resource-loaded schedule development
• Experience with Linear Scheduling, large-scale sitework, and long-lead equipment planning for utility projects
• Familiarity with TILOS, Deltek Acumen Fuse/Risk, or similar schedule analysis tools
• Proven ability to collaborate with engineering, permitting, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams
• Strong communication and influencing skills, coordinating across multiple departments
• Highly organized and self-motivated, able to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
• Education: High school diploma required; Bachelor’s in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred

What You'll Get

• Competitive base salary

• Generous PTO & paid holidaysto maintain work-life balance

• 401(k) with a generous matchto plan for your future

• Comprehensive benefits– medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Weekly payfor consistent, reliable compensation

• Great mentoring & career growth opportunities– we invest in your development#LI-Remote

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.