As a Scheduler for PCL Constructors Canada Inc. in Ottawa, Ontario, you will contribute to our team by transforming project plans into actionable schedules that drive execution, mitigate risk, and keep our projects moving forward.
Responsibilities- Develops and maintains strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders.
- Understands project document controls and procedures.
- Prepares quantity take-offs and incorporates the production analysis into the schedule.
- Communicates with site staff and subcontractors to determine the actual construction progress and provide regular schedule updates based on provided information.
- Completes site walks to verify short term lookaheads. Follows up with project team to validate the schedule.
- Contributes in the planning and scheduling process through various construction phases (preconstruction, construction, system completions, etc.).
- Supports the interactive planning and scheduling sessions.
- Assists project management to create and monitor short term schedules and determine the impact on the master schedule.
- Updates the schedule logic.
- Provides progress reporting to project team to ensure subcontractors/crew performance in accordance with milestone dates of PCL Baseline Schedule.
- Creates 2D visual and 4D graphic schedules. 4D schedules are created for larger jobs.
- Implements subcontractor schedules into the master project schedule and track progress.
- Incorporates resource and or load costing data into schedules as required and align the schedule to other project management tools.
- Continuously expands and updates professional knowledge of all scheduling software to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
Qualifications- An Engineering Technology diploma or Engineering bachelor's degree preferred but not mandatory.
- Minimum 3 years of industry experience
- Basic knowledge of construction specifications, building materials, methods and procedures, and the ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and proposal documents.
- Basic Understanding of field construction operations and how a project is constructed, including logical sequencing of work through all phases of the project from pursuit to project closeout.
- Ability to apply basic engineering and planning principles to construction challenges.
- Ability to complete quantity take-offs and understand productivity rates
- General understanding of planning and scheduling principles, best practices, and techniques
- Effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment with multiple stakeholders including estimators, field supervision, subcontractors, project team and clients.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing work under strict timelines and being flexible to changing needs
- Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite and other applicable systems
- Basic working knowledge of scheduling software such as Primavera P6 EPPM
- Advanced knowledge of the Critical Path Scheduling method related to the construction industry.
The estimated salary range for this role is $79,730-103,180
, based on your experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be confirmed as part of a personalized offer.
Company: PCL Constructors Canada Inc.
Primary Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Job Title: Scheduler
Requisition ID: 13337
