Scheduler, BPA
Portland, TX - USA
Job Summary
About Us
Every moment of every day people all over the world rely on the infrastructure work provided by Quanta Services and Quanta Government Solutions (QGS). With its highly skilled and innovative workforce Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come.
Imagine what you could do here. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility renewable energy electric power industrial communications and government industries worldwide.
Quantas culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves are valued and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued.
About this Role
Every moment of every day people all over the world rely on the infrastructure work provided by Quanta Services and Quanta Government Solutions. With its highly skilled and innovative workforce Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come.
Imagine what you could do here. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility renewable energy electric power industrial communications and government industries worldwide.
Quantas culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves are valued and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued.
COMPANY: Quanta Government Solutions
JOB TITLE: Scheduler
DEPARTMENT: Project Controls
LOCATION: Vancouver WA or Portland OR
REPORTS TO: Senior Project Controls Manager
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Quanta Government Solutions is seeking a Scheduler for dedicated support to a multi-project transmission infrastructure program in the Pacific Northwest supporting the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The Scheduler is responsible for developing maintaining and analyzing project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6 to support planning execution and performance measurement across the programs. This role ensures schedule integrity supports earned value integration and provides critical path analysis to project leadership.
The Scheduler works closely with construction engineering procurement and project controls teams to ensure schedule data accurately reflects project status and supports informed decision-making.
What Youll Do
- Prepare maintain and monitor detailed project schedules using critical path methodology.
- Support project managers in identifying schedule risks forecasting milestone achievements and preparing recovery plans as necessary.
- Develop and maintain resource-loaded and cost-loaded project schedules in Primavera P6 ensuring alignment with the work breakdown structure (WBS) control accounts and project execution plans.
- Perform critical path analysis float analysis and schedule risk assessments; present findings and recovery recommendations to project leadership.
- Incorporate progress logic changes and schedule updates on a weekly/monthly basis; ensure schedule integrity and compliance with contract requirements.
- Support earned value management processes by integrating schedule data with cost systems for schedule performance reporting.
- Produce schedule deliverables including IMS updates look-ahead schedules milestone trackers and narrative schedule analysis reports.
- Coordinate with construction engineering and procurement teams to validate activity durations logic sequences and resource requirements.
- Support schedule baseline development change incorporation and schedule impact analysis for contract changes and delay claims.
What Youll Bring
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Business or related field.
- At least ten (10) years of experience developing and maintaining critical path schedules; and at least five (5) years of experience in multi-project programs.
- Proficiency in MS Project and P6 including the integration of inputs and outputs from both software tools.
- 7 years of scheduling experience in EPC heavy industrial or federal construction environments.
- Strong understanding of CPM scheduling principles earned value integration and schedule analysis techniques.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience on DOE or federal construction projects with EVMS schedule integration requirements.
- Experience with schedule risk analysis tools (Acumen Fuse Polaris or similar).
- Familiarity with XER file exchange processes and multi-project schedule environments.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
Required Licenses/Certifications
- None required.
Preferred Licenses/Certifications
- PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) or PMI-SP certification preferred. P6 Professional certification a plus.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- No direct supervisory responsibilities. May provide technical mentorship to junior scheduling staff.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Travels: Yes
Percent of time: 20%
Overnight required: Yes
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
If one-third of the time seldom or occasionally; if one-third to two-thirds of the time or more occasionally to frequently; if more than two-thirds of the time constantly.
- Stationary Position - Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom
- Climb - Seldom
- Kneel - Seldom
- Grab - Seldom
- Bend - Seldom
- Lift/carry over - 10 - 30 LBS
- Vision - 20/20 Corrected Vision
- Hearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Wet or humid - Seldom
- Working near or on moving mechanical parts - Seldom
- Working near or on heavy machinery - Seldom
- Working in high places - Seldom
- Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - Seldom
- Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - Seldom
- Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - Seldom
- Work with electricity - Seldom
- Work with explosives - N/A
- Work on or near a source of radiation - N/A
- Loud noise conditions (above 87dB) - Seldom
- Other Environmental Factors including weather conditions
Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities working conditions physical demands and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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What Youll Get
Our Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance coverage
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Access to mental health support and resources
- Generous paid time off (PTO) Military Leave and company-observed holidays
Growth & Development
- Ongoing training and development programs
- Career advancement opportunities to support professional growth
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
Recognition & Financial Well-Being
- 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)
Family Support
- Maternity and paternity leave programs to support growing families
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and/or gender identity) age disability genetic information veteran status and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application interview or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position please contact us the Companys Human Resources department.