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Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Site Scheduler

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBirmingham, AL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field is required; equivalent construction scheduling experience may be considered.
  • At least 3 years of scheduling experience supporting industrial, power generation, heavy civil, manufacturing, or EPC construction projects is required.
  • Experience developing and maintaining critical path method (CPM) schedules is required.
  • Proficiency with Primavera P6 is required.
  • A strong understanding of construction sequencing and project execution is required.
  • The ability to interpret construction drawings and project specifications is required.
  • The ability to work full-time at project sites and travel is required.
  • A thorough understanding of CPM scheduling principles is required.
  • The ability to identify schedule risks before they cause project impacts is required.
  • A strong understanding of engineering, procurement, and construction workflows is required.
  • The ability to prioritize competing project demands is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, is required.
  • The ability to work on active construction sites, walk uneven terrain, climb stairs and ladders, and access elevated work areas is required.
  • The ability to wear required personal protective equipment is required.
  • The ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds is required.
  • The ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup schedules for assigned projects.
  • Update project schedules regularly using field progress, subcontractor updates, and project team input.
  • Analyze schedules to identify critical path activities, float consumption, schedule variance, and potential delays.
  • Work with Construction Managers and Superintendents to validate progress and forecast upcoming work.
  • Coordinate schedule updates with Engineering, Procurement, Project Controls, and subcontractors.
  • Facilitate weekly and monthly schedule review meetings with project stakeholders.
  • Prepare look-ahead schedules of 2, 3, or 6 weeks to support field execution.
  • Develop recovery schedules and mitigation plans when schedule impacts occur.
  • Monitor productivity trends and identify opportunities to improve project performance.
  • Assist with change management by evaluating schedule impacts associated with scope changes.
  • Maintain accurate schedule documentation and historical records to support claims avoidance.
  • Generate schedule reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for project leadership.
  • Ensure scheduling activities comply with company procedures and client requirements.
  • Promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout project execution.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supporting EPC or power generation projects.
  • Familiarity with commissioning and startup activities.
  • Experience with Microsoft Project, Power BI, or schedule analytics tools.
  • Knowledge of earned value principles and project controls.
  • Experience supporting large capital projects of $100 million or more.

About the Company

Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Quanta Services builds, upgrades and repairs the power lines, substations, pipelines and communications networks that utilities, power producers and large energy users rely on. It runs its own training school, Northwest Lineman College, which prepares workers for electric line work at campuses in several states. Quanta works through regional operating companies that handle engineering, construction, storm restoration and routine upkeep for their customers. Clients pay under long-term master service agreements for ongoing work and under fixed-price or cost-based contracts for large projects. Quanta was founded in 1997 by combining four electrical contractors and is based in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1997

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