Lead Scheduler

Job Summary:

The Lead Scheduler is the regional accountability point for planning and execution of all telecommunications cabling and infrastructure installations for the Company. This role coordinates complex projects, prevents "technical debt" through proactive planning, and serves as the escalation point for Primavera P6-related needs, ensuring schedules are realistic, compliant, and aligned with field resources. They collaborate with diverse internal teams (Operations, Engineering, QA/QC, etc.) and external counterparts, requiring a deep understanding of the installation process, and ultimately act as the backbone of schedule integrity for their region.

 General Job Duties and 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.

Qualifications

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• Promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Have proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s). 
• Be enthusiastic, passionate, patient and a critical thinker.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

• Must have at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.

• 7+ years of scheduling or project management experience, including 5+ years in telecommunications or data center construction.
• Proficiency 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, PSP, or equivalent certification.
• Experience developing custom dashboards or schedule-cost automation.

Minimum Years of Experience

2-4
License Required

No
Minimum Education

High School
Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025  fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions: 

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and  Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS. 
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government. 

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

IES Participates in E-Verify/IES participa en el programa E-Verify

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Right to Work/Ley de Derecho al Trabajo

English/Español

Workplace Type

Remote