Job Title

Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Scheduling IV, COM

Location

Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3N9 CA (Primary)

Category

All

Job Type

Full-time

THE WORK:

You've Never Been Satisfied with "Good Enough."

You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you'll do exactly that. You'll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.

You'll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we're transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.

Because "good enough" builds the past. You're here to build what's next, on a team that outperforms every norm.

Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects

(Internal Title: Scheduling IV)

• Responsible for implementing and managing the standard, goals, policies, etc. for the project or program

• Schedule the planning, development, and maintenance of the project Master schedule to meet the project objectives and schedule basis

• Develop, analyze, and manage the progress measurement, earned value, performance data, schedule reporting, schedule change implementation, and develop and maintain the schedule management plan

• Prepare and entrench scheduling and planning procedures and work instructions for the contractors and project team

• Formulate and maintain the basis of schedule for each baseline, and the baseline curves including progress and manpower, generate all progress curves including planned, actual, and forecasted

• Liaise with risk to develop a summary schedule suitable for quantitative schedule risk analysis, interpret the Monte Carlo risk analysis process, and contribute to the risk mitigation plan

• Generate and verify monthly updates, issue progress reports, progress schedules, and dashboards, monitor slippages and critical and near critical activities

• Provide schedule input to the procurement bid process including reporting requirements and milestone dates. Conduct bid evaluation and ongoing management of consultants, vendors, and contractors

• Maintain and optimize the schedule through change management procedures, monitor progress, and resolve areas of potential concern. Review and assess schedule impacts due to changes or claims

• Analyze and monitor schedule variances, floats, trends, and KPIs

• Manage schedule changes and forecast project impact. Implement corrective action when performance trends deviate from the baseline

• Perform audits on various schedules including those produced by contractors, and prepare all required output documents

• Review project scope changes, claims for schedule and cost impact, and provide feedback to financial and contract management staff

• Create and implement key scheduling requirements such as activity coding, naming conventions, client requirements management protocol, project calendars, and resource and plant data libraries

• Review the baseline schedule and assess the compliance of the schedule with the project agreement and best practices

• Conduct forensic analysis of project schedules, produce recommendations for improvement, and analyze schedule delays. Review and assess the extension of time claims

• Identify commercial and schedule risks and develop mitigation measures to ensure timely and high-quality planning and scheduling-related deliverables

• Actively participate in the mentoring and hiring process by interviewing and selecting the best-aligned staff for the company and team including the Project Planning and Scheduling team

• Develop the vision for the consulting services provided in scheduling for the project or program while delegating and managing deliverables with consulting team members

• Build and maintain a positive, high-performing team culture with an openness to constructive challenge, continuous improvement, implementation of lessons learned and an overall 'right-first-time" mindset

• Clarify acceptable standards of workmanship through every stage of the work

• Create a high-performing culture open to constructive challenges and seeking continual improvement

• Monitor and manage scheduling staff performance (including non-Comtech resources on the project or program to ensure excellence in results. Ensure teams are clear and focused on performance objectives

• Promote a project environment that is inclusive, and diverse and celebrates our differences

• Complete any tasks assigned by the Scheduling V or higher in an efficient and timely manner

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office-based
• With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Minimum of 12 years of Planning and Scheduling experience in large projects or programs

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

• Holding recognized certifications including PMP, PMI-SP, or PSP

• Oracle Primavera P6 certificate is considered an asset

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Strong understanding of prevailing Project Management and Scheduling methods

• Extensive knowledge of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Power Query

• Proficient in Primavera P6

• Competent in Navisworks, Synchro, Power BI and TILOS is an asset

• Expert understanding of multi-discipline engineering and construction projects

• Inclined to maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices

• Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership

• Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities

• Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)

• Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment

• Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks

• Expert ability to detect and capitalize on others' strengths

• Demonstrated capability to supervise, delegate, and develop capacity

• Effectively leads multi-resource scheduling teams

• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence

• Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Work on the largest and best projects: We advise and deliver on our clients largest, most complex capital programs, enabling more efficient use of capital and higher ROI.

• Work with purpose: Be part of creating positive change and making the world better for our people, our clients, and the communities where we live and work. Embrace sustainability with everything you do-from how we service our clients, partners and communities to how we operate as a responsible business.

• Work with reach: When you join us, you'll work with the top companies with leaders from every industry. Across 120 countries and 40 industries, we work as one team with a common goal-to create 360-degree value by embracing change. While our global reach is impressive, you'll find that our I&CP Americas team is highly accessible and collaborative.

• Grow and Thrive Professionally: We invest in you. With a $1.1 billion commitment to our team's learning and development, your growth is prioritized. Whether through leadership training, creative problem-solving workshops, or technical upskilling you have the resources to excel. Our flexible, omni-connected work model also supports a healthy work-life balance, adapting to both professional needs and personal circumstances.

• Bring your true-self to work: Our commitment to our 775,000 people from a variety of cultures, beliefs and backgrounds makes us more innovative, and lets you bring self to work. Be on the forefront of technology that's creating a better future for all. Learn more

• Make a difference: Connect your passions and purpose with your profession with opportunities to participate in corporate citizenship, Employee Resource Groups, eco-actions and development-partnership projects.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.

The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit - in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.

Role Location Annual Salary Range
British Colombia $118K to $168K