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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.

Quanta's 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.

• 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.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's 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.

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 Oscar Rodriguez at orodriguez@quantags.com

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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

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 Company's Human Resources department.