Scheduling Manager

 Requisition ID: 182871 

Job Level: Senior Level 

Home District/Group: Eastern Canada District 

Department: Project Controls 

Market: Transportation 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

As a Scheduling Manager, you’ll play a key role in the development and maintenance of project schedules utilizing company/district standards and scheduling techniques. This hands-on role will give you the opportunity to directly impact the scheduling capabilities over a broad range of projects in various stages of development. 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 will be based in Toronto

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare progress reports for each assigned project
• Read and interpret construction drawings, job specifications and contracts
• Identify and report on variations in the schedule in a timely manner
• Lead project teams through proper setup and maintenance of schedules
• Evaluate project risk using the Earned Value Management system.
• Resource and cost load the construction CPM schedule
• Maintain careful documentation of all schedule submittals so that any requests for time adjustments can be accurately measured 
• Assist in bid schedule creation per client requirements
• Lead the development of baseline CPM construction schedules
• Update schedules monthly and develop what-if schedules
• Perform or assist with forward looking Time Impact Analysis following contract requirements or industry recommended practices 
• Coordinate and assist in the development of project schedule narratives
• Assess impacts to the critical path and near critical path
• Provide schedule metric analysis
• Communicates findings to project team
• Walk and review work on the jobsite
• Interface with clients, owners and representatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering preferred. Technical training or related experience will also be considered
• 10 plus years construction scheduling experience, including 3 years of proven leadership experience directing scheduling functions
• Proficient in developing and analyzing schedules in Primavera P6
• Open to change and new information, able to adapt to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles
• Strong attention to detail; ability to recognize discrepancies
• Basic legal principles as they relate to scheduling
• Proficient computer knowledge including Microsoft Suite and Primavera P6
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work individually and as a team
• PSP, PMP or comparable certification is a benefit
• Ability to travel and relocate is required

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• 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.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation: $145,000/yr - $175,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

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.