Project Controls: Senior Scheduler – Utility Distribution & Substation (Houston, TX)

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC•Spring, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

QISG is seeking an experienced Senior Scheduler to support utility Distribution and Substation construction projects. Candidates should have 5+ years of utility construction scheduling experience, with direct experience supporting electric distribution, substation, or related utility infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining resource- and cost-loaded P6 schedules, performing critical path analysis, forecasting schedule impacts, and partnering closely with project teams to drive successful project execution from planning through completion.

Requirements

5+ years of scheduling experience supporting electric distribution, substation, or utility construction projects
Strong Primavera P6 expertise, including schedule development, updates, logic, baselines, critical path analysis, and cost/resource loading
Experience scheduling utility construction activities, including crews, materials, equipment, civil work, electrical installation, and commissioning
Understanding of construction sequencing, productivity, resource constraints, and field execution
Experience with schedule forecasting, earned value, KPIs, and schedule variance analysis
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, procurement, construction, field operations, and project management teams
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple departments
Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
High school diploma required

Nice To Haves

Experience with large-scale utility or EPC projects preferred
Familiarity with Deltek Acumen Fuse/Risk or similar schedule analysis tools preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and manage CPM Primavera P6 schedules for utility distribution, substation, and related infrastructure projects
Build and maintain resource- and cost-loaded schedules aligned with project baselines and execution strategies
Integrate inputs from engineering, procurement, construction, field operations, and commissioning teams
Perform critical path analysis, schedule updates, what-if scenarios, and productivity tracking
Identify schedule risks, sequencing issues, and potential delays, and support mitigation planning
Develop and maintain baseline schedules, progress updates, forecasts, and schedule narratives
Produce earned value metrics, KPIs, cash flow reports, and other project controls reporting
Support look-ahead planning, short-interval schedules, and field coordination
Monitor actual progress against planned performance and identify schedule variances
Maintain accurate and compliant schedule documentation in accordance with contract and company standards