Jr. Scheduler - Business Development

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary:

The Jr. Project Scheduler will assist the lead scheduler in developing and maintaining integrated EPC schedules on a portfolio of projects to maintain timely and profitable job completion. This position will align specifically with the solar PV field and high voltage scope during business development and preconstruction stages but will also require coordination with BESS and SCADA project scopes.
Position requires occasional travel to jobsites as needed to aid in developing more realistic schedules and to improve scheduling assumptions for future projects. Hybrid position based in San Diego, CA.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Use P6 software to develop and maintain EPC project schedules based on realistic execution plans.

• Assist in planning the project by analyzing various project documents, design drawings, contracts and exhibits to understand specific requirements that will form the basis of the EPC schedule.

• Create RFI’s for additional schedule information needed to inform proposal schedules.

• Ensure sound logic and realistic durations are built in the schedule using the recommended CPM best practices.

• Create summaries (using Microsoft Word or similar programs) highlighting key assumptions/qualifications to be shared with business development and owner representatives.

• Attend project meetings including pre-construction, project coordination and monthly owner meetings to understand issues, get updates and address any schedule related challenges or questions.

•  Schedule updates at least twice a month to incorporate actuals, monitor any deviations from the critical path, and suggest corrective actions to the project team.

• Support Business Development/Pre-construction in modelling unique schedule scenarios on a project-to-project basis.

• Maintain company standard delay log to document the delays with their details from business development to the project completion.

• Perform schedule analysis for what-if conditions, change orders and claims.

• Occasional site visits to gain knowledge of site practices and build relationships with the field teams.

• Self-starter, excitement around creating new ideas that can better serve Company goals.

• Be a “constant learner” and adaptable to the rapid growth of the Energy Storage industry.

• Assist in maintaining SOLV P6 database with accurate project/activity codes, file management, using appropriate status/delay comments, maintain P6 notebooks, etc.

• Support reporting efforts while maintaining core schedule structure and appropriate activity codes.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Minimum 3 years project engineering or related experience

• Prior Scheduling experience in an EPC environment is highly desired.

• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.

• Experience using P6 Software required.

• Knowledge of construction methods and processes

• Construction-related scheduling experience - Critical Path Method

• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including business writing skills, and professional telephone manner.

• Reliability, dependability, and flexibility

• Ability to travel to jobsites.

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.