About The Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4,8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.
Join us at Voith Hydro! We are currently looking for a:
Project Scheduler
Brossard, QC
Summary:
The incumbent works on highly complex products, systems, and tools and must be able to maintain a big-picture view of project execution while mastering the details. The incumbent should also have a good understanding of hydroelectric power plants and the sequence of steps involved in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain management, and assembly.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and manage schedules based on the specific project scope and task allocation, using Primavera P6.
- Perform various tasks related to the development and maintenance of complex schedules in Primavera P6, including: creating the WBS structure, logical links, constraints, resource allocation, progress tracking, earned value reporting, float management, etc.
- Ensure that all scheduling requirements are understood and followed by the project team.
- Establish baseline schedules, track progress, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Coordinate and ensure alignment among engineering, supply chain, and on-site teams, as well as with external partners and client expectations.
- Proactively manage and monitor the schedule to ensure the project is completed by the contractual deadline, by tracking and reporting on critical paths, float, and interfaces with other parties on a daily basis.
- Work proactively with project teams to identify potential delays, assess their impact, and propose effective recovery plans, under the direction of the project manager and the planning manager.
- Conduct schedule-related risk analyses and provide real-time visibility into the project for management and the client.
- Produce reports, schedule updates, and earned value analyses. Ensure that key performance indicators and benchmarks (internal and external) are in place to measure performance and promote continuous improvement.
- Facilitate schedule update meetings with the project team or other departments.
- Regularly maintain systems to ensure data quality. Engage stakeholders to resolve exception messages, confirm deadlines, and provide status updates.
- Support project managers with client reports, presentations, and meetings related to scheduling and delivery performance.
- Mentor and support other planners on the team.
Education and Professional Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, or construction management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
- More than 5 years of planning experience on major construction projects, including at least 5 years on critical, hydroelectric, or similar projects.
- Proven experience in developing WBS structures, scheduling, schedule analysis, and earned value.
- Practical proficiency with Primavera P6 and other similar scheduling software.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with SAP or similar MRP/ERP systems.
Skills:
- Ability to solve complex problems using systematic approaches.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English, as each person in this role is responsible for a group of clients located in Quebec as well as across various Canadian provinces and/or in the United States. The candidate must be able to communicate with our clients and project teams located outside of Quebec.
Voith Hydro in Brossard – Why Join Our Team?
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and travel coverage from Day 1, for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and telemedicine services for you and your family
- On-site fitness facility
- Competitive total compensation package and group RRSP with employer contributions
- 13 statutory and floating holidays per year, including paid time off between Christmas and New Year's Day
- Prime location near Quartier DIX30 and the REM transit system
- Summer hours and flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
- Flexible dress code based on your day’s activities
- Social committee events (Oktoberfest, Sugar Shack outing, Food Truck Lunches, and more)
- Work in the renewable energy sector
- Inclusive workplace that values diversity
- Talent development program
- Leadership training and mentoring program
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Scholarship program for the children of our Voith employees
- Clear focus on hydropower, our area of expertise
- Opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure projects across North America
- Voith has operated carbon-neutrally across all its subsidiaries since 2022
- Family-owned company with strong financial stability
- Access to experts from around the globe
- Engaged, motivated, and highly skilled colleagues and managers
- International assignment opportunities
- Opportunities to visit project sites and construction locations
This job description is not exhaustive but is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities of this position.
