Scheduler - Bidding & Preconstruction

Applied High Voltage, LLC•Houston, TX

12d

About The Position

Signal Energy is a full-service design/build contractor providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for utility scale solar energy projects across North America. Every action we take is guided by our Core Principles and our Core Purpose of harnessing creative energies. With a significant pipeline of future work, our growth is accelerating, and we are seeking industry-leading talent to help support our continued success. We are currently searching for an experienced, detail-oriented scheduling professional to join our team as a Scheduler – Bidding & Preconstruction to support our estimating and development teams during pursuit, budgeting, and preconstruction phases.

Requirements

Strong work ethic, initiative, and desire to grow professionally.
Experience in EPC construction; utility‑scale solar experience preferred but not required.
Demonstrated experience creating bid-phase or early-phase schedules for large construction projects.
Ability to work with Estimating, Engineering, and Procurement teams to develop realistic and competitive proposal schedules.
Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to think strategically and integrate information from incomplete or early‑stage design sources.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and limited information.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 required.
Strong skills in Microsoft 365; PowerBI experience is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
5+ years of experience in construction scheduling, with at least 2 years in preconstruction or bidding environments.

Nice To Haves

PMP or AACEI scheduling certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop, own, and maintain Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 preconstruction schedules for project pursuits, RFP responses, early design development, and project planning.
Create bid schedules, including development of baseline sequences, durations, logic ties, constraints, and milestone frameworks used for pricing and proposal submissions.
Translate conceptual engineering information, early design sets, and high-level project strategies into feasible, competitive schedules for estimating and proposal teams.
Support the Estimating team by modeling construction sequence options, evaluating schedule-driven cost impacts, and analyzing labor/equipment resource needs.
Produce schedule graphics, narratives, milestone maps, and phasing exhibits for inclusion in RFPs, interview materials, and client presentations.
Support business development by presenting schedule strategy, critical path reasoning, and construction methodology during pursuit interviews.
Work with Engineering and Procurement teams to forecast lead times, permitting durations, early work packages, and long‑lead equipment timelines for accurate proposal planning.
Identify and communicate schedule risks, opportunities, and alternative execution pathways based on lessons learned and historical performance.
Provide schedule‑based insights for proposal risk registers, bid reviews, go/no‑go discussions, and contract negotiation support.
Develop early level‑2 or level‑3 construction schedules to support the handoff from preconstruction to project execution teams.
Collaborate with Project Controls to align preconstruction schedules with cost models (resource/cost loading optional based on pursuit requirements).