Scheduler - Eastern Canada

Requisition ID: 168249

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Eastern Canada District

Department: Project Controls

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As an experienced Scheduler, you will play a key role in the development and maintenance of project schedules utilizing company/district standards and scheduling techniques. By analyzing and monitoring the project’s critical path, you’ll prepare reports, develop alternative solutions, and drive successful project completion.

District Overview

Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. They serve the construction and mining industries and operates in Eastern Canada.

Location

This position can be based out of Oakville Office, Ontario and/or Laval Office, Quebec.

Responsibilities

• Prepare written narratives for all schedule submittals
• Prepare standard progress reports for each assigned project
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, designers, estimators, procurement staff, construction managers, contractors and other project services staff to provide detailed planning and scheduling of projects from conceptual planning through engineering and construction.
• Maintain careful documentation of all schedule submittals and related facts, so that any requests for time adjustments can be measured against the accepted schedule in place at the time any delays or changes were experienced.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and job specifications
• Upload original and updated resources to reflect current status
• Coordinate the development, maintenance, and review of discipline and project schedules
• Develop schedule logic and constraints, realistic activity durations and available manpower and resources.
• Coordinate with project team to develop revision or recovery schedules as needed
• Provide guidance, direction and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult project control problems including time impact analysis. May interface with clients, attend regular meetings and give statistical reports.
• Assist in bid schedule creation per client requirements
• Confirm project status; identify and report on variations in the schedule in a timely manner
• Assess the impact(s) of design changes and schedule slippages and inform company management and clients of all schedule updates.
• Develop resource loaded schedules, including lists of activities, major milestones, critical approvals, long lead procurement items and other critical project deliverables to be scheduled and tracked for the projects.
• Interpret performance curve data and forecast productivity; provide manpower information for forecasting
• Interface with clients, owners and representatives
• Track the contract document requirements for schedule adherence, as well as change orders and contract amendments
• Apply knowledge of engineering, procurement and construction terminology, work processes, and concepts to develop and maintain critic path logic networks; accumulate and access historical data for use in maintaining realistic future planning and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of standard cost control methods utilized in the execution of various types of project (EPC, Joint Venture, Lump Sum, time and Material, Maintenance)
• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, etc., plus an in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or engineering preferred. Technical training or related experience will also be considered.
• Proficiency in various project controls software such as Excel, Primavera (P6), and other company-specific software
• 5+ years’ construction scheduling experience, including three years of proven leadership experience directing scheduling functions

Other Requirements:

• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.