Senior Scheduler

Chandos

$100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architectural Technology, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.
  • Professional certifications such as PSP, PMP, or Gold Seal designations are a plus.
  • 8-10 years of planning and scheduling experience on large-scale capital construction projects.
  • Expertise in critical-path scheduling, Earned Value Management, and delay analysis.
  • Advanced mastery of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project; knowledge of Power BI and Excel is beneficial.
  • Experience on complex industrial, government, or heavy-civil projects, with nuclear or secure-site experience highly valued.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Government of Canada security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage the master construction schedule in Primavera P6.
  • Ensure integration and compliance of all sub-trade and partner schedules.
  • Oversee resource allocation and validate progress against project timelines.
  • Create and coordinate bid package schedules with existing work scopes.
  • Implement change management and conduct risk assessments.
  • Issue regular schedule updates and Earned Value Management metrics.
  • Lead planning meetings with stakeholders to facilitate scheduling discussions.
  • Perform on-site validation during scheduled periods for progress accuracy.
  • Mentor junior planning staff and contribute to best practices.

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned company, promoting equal treatment and ownership.
  • Competitive wages with an employer-paid benefits program including health, dental, and vision care.
  • RRSP matching for long-term financial security.
  • Educational assistance for job-enhancing courses.
  • Annual salary reviews and recognition programs.
  • Leadership conferences for professional development and networking opportunities.
  • Regular company-wide engagement activities.
Full Job Description
Chandos is supporting the delivery of a major, multi-billion-dollar infrastructure project in the National Capital Region. This is a large-scale, multi-phase capital program with complex stakeholder, security, and coordination requirements - a rare opportunity to apply senior-level scheduling discipline on a nationally significant build. Specific project details will be shared with shortlisted candidates in accordance with applicable security requirements. The Senior Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing the overall master construction schedule for the project, ensuring full integration and coordination across all sub-trade and partner schedules. Reporting to the Project Controls / Project Management team, the Senior Scheduler combines advanced planning, Earned Value Management, change management, and risk analysis to deliver accurate, data-driven schedule forecasting that supports safe, on-time project delivery. The role engages internal teams, trade partners, and owner/government representatives, and provides mentorship to junior planning staff. • Master Schedule Development & Management: Develop, maintain, and manage the overall master construction schedule in Primavera P6, from proposal and baseline through execution, monthly updates, and closeout. • Schedule Integration & Coordination: Ensure compliance and execution of sub-trade and partner schedules, directing full integration and coordination across all project schedules. • Resource & Progress Management: Oversee resource allocation, leveling, and maintenance; validate weekly and monthly progress against baseline, milestones, and the critical path. • Bid Package Scheduling: Create scope-specific schedules for bid packages and coordinate them with existing scopes of work. • Change & Risk Management: Implement change management processes, conduct delay analyses and quantitative risk assessments, and develop recovery schedules as required. • Reporting & Earned Value: Issue weekly and monthly schedule updates, narrative reports, and Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics for project leadership, owner, and government stakeholders. • Stakeholder Engagement: Organize and lead planning and scheduling meetings with internal teams, trade partners, and owner/government representatives. • On-Site Validation: Perform on-site data validation during scheduled on-site periods to ensure the accuracy and integrity of reported progress. • Mentorship & Standards: Mentor junior planning and scheduling staff and contribute to scheduling best practices, corporate standards, and continuous improvement. Qualifications • Education: Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architectural Technology, Quantity Surveying, or a related technical discipline. • Professional Certifications: Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Gold Seal designations are considered an asset. • Yearsof Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive planning and scheduling experience on large-scale capital construction projects, including ownership of master/integrated schedules on complex, multi-stakeholder programs. • Technical Competencies: Expertise in critical-path scheduling, schedule integration, resource loading and leveling, Earned Value Management (EVM), delay analysis, recovery scheduling, and quantitative risk analysis. • Software Knowledge: Advanced mastery of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project; familiarity with Power BI and advanced Microsoft Excel is an asset. • Industry Experience: Experience on complex industrial, institutional, government, or heavy-civil projects. Nuclear, secure-site, or other government-sector experience is highly valued; familiarity with Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), alliance, or design-build models is an asset. • Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain the level of Government of Canada security clearance required for the project; Controlled Goods Program registration may be required. • Communication & Stakeholder Skills: Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to constructively challenge assumptions and present complex schedule metrics clearly to project, owner, and executive stakeholders. Additional Information We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact. • We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it! • Competitive wages • Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program • RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security • Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education • Recognition and annual salary reviews program • Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate • Regular company-wide engagement opportunities Vacancy Status We are actively recruiting for this position. AI Disclosure Although Chandos' applicant tracking system has the technical capability to support AI features, our recruitment process does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by qualified human reviewers. Compensation Transparency Expected Salary: $100,000 to $120,000 CAD Annual Salary The base salary range for this role is listed above and may vary based on your experience. This position also includes a competitive bonus program. Throughout the interview process, we'll discuss your background to determine the best alignment for your experience level. Videos To Watch https://youtu.be/mn7lRozYVHA https://youtu.be/Xu5fs5WMUeQ https://youtu.be/0cO9gGLl4m4 https://youtu.be/-_hGbi9p00s https://youtu.be/HxCLoX5VCN4

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