Senior Project Controls/Scheduler

Quanta Government Solutions, LLC•, IL

4d•$150,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Quanta Government Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist/Scheduler to serve as the designated Project Scheduler for the Rock Island Arsenal Power Generation and Microgrid project, delivered for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Louisville District. The project includes power generation, medium-voltage distribution, battery energy storage, controls and cybersecurity, civil and mechanical work, and commissioning on an active Army installation. This is a full-time role dedicated to the contract, with a hybrid arrangement: on-site attendance according to project phase and remote work otherwise. The scheduler prepares and maintains the project’s cost-loaded and resource-loaded Primavera P6 schedule and required contract submissions. The schedule is used to establish contract earnings and monthly progress payments, so its accuracy and timely submission affect project cash flow. The role applies CPM scheduling and QGS enterprise PMO standards from Notice to Proceed through closeout, coordinating closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, CQC System Manager, Document Control/RMS Admin, Finance, operating companies, subcontractors, and Government representatives. The role reports to the Director, PMO and works day to day with the QGS Project Manager for Rock Island Arsenal. The position also leads schedule update meetings, analyzes critical and longest paths and schedule health, supports time-impact and delay analyses, integrates schedule and cost forecasts, maintains audit-ready records, and directs the day-to-day work of an on-site Junior Project Controls resource. Travel is required, including in-person monthly schedule update meetings at Rock Island Arsenal unless virtual attendance is approved by the Contracting Officer; overnight travel may be required for someone not based in the Rock Island area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
At least 7 years of progressive scheduling and project controls experience in federal construction, EPC, heavy industrial, or infrastructure environments.
Must have prepared and maintained at least three construction schedules for projects of similar size and complexity using Primavera P6; candidates must document each project, contract value, scope, and role for Government approval.
Comprehensive knowledge of CPM scheduling principles and application.
Advanced hands-on proficiency in Primavera P6 Professional, including schedule development, resource and cost loading, critical path analysis, and .xer file exchange.
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining cost-loaded Primavera P6 schedules used as the basis for progress payments on federal construction contracts.
Demonstrated experience applying the USACE SDEF activity coding structure (ER 1-1-11) in Primavera P6; working knowledge of UFGS 01 32 01 and schedule data in the Resident Management System (RMS).
Experience preparing time impact analyses and fragnets for changes and delays.
Working understanding of earned value and cost/schedule integration, and working knowledge of DCMA 14-Point Schedule Health Assessment metrics.
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain schedule status, risks, and impacts to Government representatives and project leadership.
Ability to obtain and maintain access to Rock Island Arsenal, including required background screening.
Travel is required; monthly in-person schedule update meetings at Rock Island Arsenal are required unless virtual attendance is approved by the Contracting Officer. Overnight travel may be required if not based in the Rock Island area.
No licenses or certifications are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience scheduling USACE construction projects, including SEKO meetings and monthly Government schedule update meetings; Louisville District experience is a plus.
Experience scheduling power generation, medium-voltage electrical distribution, battery energy storage, microgrid, or utility infrastructure projects, including testing and commissioning sequences.
Experience integrating schedule inputs from multiple affiliated companies and subcontractors into a single contractor schedule.
DoD/DOW program experience, including familiarity with agency-specific scheduling and reporting requirements.
Experience with forensic schedule analysis and delay claims, such as AACE 29R-03 or ASCE 67-17.
Experience with schedule risk analysis tools such as Acumen Fuse, Polaris, or similar.
Familiarity with Deltek Cobra or Deltek Costpoint.
Experience with Procore.
AACE Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification.
PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification.
Primavera P6 certification.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
AACE Certified Scheduling Technician (CST) certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as the authorized designated Project Scheduler responsible for preparing the project schedule, required updates, and reports as a full-time role dedicated to the contract.
Develop and maintain the cost-loaded and resource-loaded Primavera P6 schedule using CPM and PDM, covering work by Quanta operating companies, subcontractors, and the Government, including procurement, submittals and Government reviews, testing and commissioning, cybersecurity certification, and closeout.
Prepare the Preliminary Project Schedule, Initial Project Schedule, and monthly Periodic Schedule Updates within contract deadlines, with required narratives, reports, network diagrams, and cash flow/schedule variance control diagrams; participate in the Scheduling Expectations Kickoff meeting.
Build and maintain the required USACE SDEF activity coding, project calendars, milestones, constraints, and Primavera P6 settings, and export .xer schedule files compatible with the Government’s system.
Cost-load the schedule so activity values for each CLIN equal the CLIN value, avoid front-end loading, and maintain the schedule as the basis for monthly progress payments.
Align schedule data dates with RMS pay periods and support the Project Manager and Project Controller in preparing pay estimates that reconcile with approved schedule updates.
Lead monthly schedule update meetings with the Government, operate and revise the schedule live as requested, and attend in person unless the Contracting Officer approves virtual attendance.
Record verified actual progress and obtain required approvals for changes to schedule logic, baseline, milestones, and contract scope.
Update actual dates, remaining durations, and percent complete each period; coordinate actual-date accuracy with CQC daily reports and transfer schedule data into RMS with the Document Control/RMS Admin.
Perform critical path, longest path, float, and schedule-health analyses, including DCMA 14-Point metrics; identify schedule and cost risks and recommend recovery actions.
Prepare time impact analyses and fragnets for contract changes, Government requests for proposal, and delays; support delay justification and retrospective analysis, and prepare recovery schedules when directed by the Contracting Officer.
Support weekly Government progress meetings using the approved schedule and two-week look-ahead schedules; coordinate schedule inputs from the Construction Manager, operating companies, and subcontractors.
Align schedule forecasts with cost forecasts and earnings reporting, including Earnings Reports by CLIN and cash flow S-curves, in partnership with Finance and the PMO.
Maintain audit-ready schedule documentation with full version control.
Direct the day-to-day work of the on-site Junior Project Controls resource supporting schedule and cost data collection.
Perform other related project controls duties for the contract as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
Access to mental health support and resources.
Paid time off, Military Leave, and company-observed holidays.
Ongoing training and development programs.
Career advancement opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Employee recognition and rewards program.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options, based on plan selection.
Maternity and paternity leave programs.
Eligible for bonus and/or other incentive compensation.