Junior Scheduler
Quanta Services · Utah
📍 Draper, UTvia icimsPosted 2026-09-18
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About Us
Summit Line Construction, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is one of North America's premier utility construction companies. Headquartered in Heber City, Utah, we offer powerline and substation construction and maintenance services in a variety of utility markets. Like many Quanta operating companies, Summit Line continues to experience significant growth. As our national operations expand, we seek motivated individuals to join the team!
About this Role
About Summit Line Construction
Summit Line Construction is a high-voltage electrical utility contractor and Quanta Services company headquartered in Heber City, Utah. The company self-performs transmission line, distribution, substation, and renewable energy construction across the Western U.S., delivering projects that range from routine system upgrades to large-scale greenfield builds. As part of the Quanta Services family, Summit Line operates with the backing of the largest specialty contractor network in North America while maintaining the field-focused culture of a regional contractor that has earned its reputation one structure at a time.
Building today what powers tomorrow.
Position Summary: This role supports project controls and scheduling operations across active transmission, distribution, substation, and renewable energy construction projects throughout the Western United States. Working under the direction of the Project Controls Manager and/or an assigned Senior Scheduler, and in coordination with project managers and field leadership, the Junior Scheduler assists in building, maintaining, and analyzing CPM schedules that reflect real field conditions and contractual obligations. The work is detail-intensive, deadline-driven, and directly tied to project performance — candidates should expect to be challenged and developed quickly.
What You'll Do
Key Responsibilities
Schedule Development & Maintenance
Assist in the development of project baseline schedules using Critical Path Method (CPM) logic, incorporating engineering, procurement, permitting, and construction sequences specific to transmission and distribution work
Maintain and update project schedules on a weekly and monthly basis, reflecting actual progress, revised sequencing, and current look-ahead windows
Build activity logic in Primavera P6, linking predecessors and successors to accurately model field workflows such as structure spotting, excavation, concrete pours, framing, stringing, sagging, and energization milestones
Support the development of resource-loaded schedules that align crew deployment plans with project milestones and budgeted labor hours
Perform all scheduling work in accordance with Summit Line Project Controls procedures, CPM Technical Standards & Requirements, contractual scheduling specifications, and approved project-specific requirements
Schedule Monitoring & Reporting
Compare actual progress against baseline and generate variance reports that identify activities with negative float or slippage risk
Prepare and distribute two-week look-ahead schedules in coordination with field superintendents and project managers
Produce schedule narrative reports for internal project reviews, owner submittals, and monthly progress reporting packages
Track key project milestones, contractual completion dates, and owner-imposed interim deadlines, flagging conflicts or risks to the project controls team
Collaboration & Field Coordination
Work directly with project managers, construction managers, and field superintendents to gather accurate progress data and incorporate field realities into schedule updates
Participate in project schedule review meetings, owner progress meetings, and internal project controls calls
Coordinate with procurement and materials management teams to incorporate equipment and material lead times — including conductor, transformers, transmission structures, and switchgear — into schedule logic
Support the preparation of delay analyses, time impact analyses (TIAs), and schedule recovery plans under the direction of the Project Controls Manager or assigned Senior Scheduler
Document Control & Data Integrity
Maintain organized schedule files, revision histories, and update logs in accordance with company and client document control requirements
Assist in the setup and maintenance of project controls templates and schedule standards across active projects
Support project closeout by preparing final as-built schedules and documenting schedule performance metrics
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
1 to 3 years of experience in construction project controls, scheduling, or a comparable support role
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related field — OR equivalent demonstrated experience in a construction project controls or scheduling support role
Basic working knowledge of CPM scheduling methodology and schedule logic concepts
Foundational working knowledge of Primavera P6, or demonstrated ability to successfully complete Summit Line Primavera P6 training
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; ability to work with large data sets and perform basic schedule analysis
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines without loss of accuracy
Effective written and verbal communication skills; must be able to work productively with field personnel, project managers, and clients
Ability to travel to project sites across the Western U.S. as required — up to 100% travel for certain project assignments
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience building or updating construction schedules in Primavera P6
Prior internship or work experience with an electrical utility contractor, heavy civil contractor, or specialty
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