Construction Scheduler – T-Line/Substation (Chicago, IL area)
About The Position
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 P6 Scheduler – Utility T&D & Substation QISG is seeking a Senior Scheduler with 5+ years of hands-on utility experience in Transmission Line (T-Line) and Substation projects—no exceptions. In this role, you will develop and manage resource- and cost-loaded Primavera P6 schedules, perform critical path analysis, and collaborate closely with project teams to ensure successful execution of EPC projects. Location: HYBRID (Chicago, IL or Gary, IN area)Travel: 20–40% domestic (primarily to Gary/Valparaiso, IN project site)Work Authorization: Visa sponsorship is not available
Requirements
- 5+ years of scheduling experience with T&D/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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
