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Assistant Scheduler & Construction

Turner Construction Company

Vancouver

On-site

CAD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a full-time Assistant Scheduler for their Vancouver office. The role involves developing and monitoring project schedules, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with schedules. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience. This position offers a salary range of CA$70,000 to CA$90,000, depending on experience, and provides various benefits including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Summer Fridays
Healthcare and Dental Coverage
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and training.
  • Ability to read and interpret contract documents and drawings.
  • Familiar with construction positions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and revise construction project schedules.
  • Collaborate with project teams to confirm schedules.
  • Monitor project progress against defined schedules.

Skills

Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Communication skills
Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Scheduling software (P6)
Microsoft Office Suite
Job description
BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION

Turner Construction, founded in1902, is North America's largest general builder, shaping skylines globallywith over 13,500 professionals and $17 billion in annual volume. We handle1,500 projects annually across sectors like healthcare, education, and commercialspacesanglais combining local agility with global strength. We've completed projectslike the New York Yankee's Stadium, the U.S. Capitol Dome Restoration, theBoeing Company North Charleston Campus, and more!Since 1951, Turner hasbeen a key player in Canada's construction industry, with nearly $1 billion inannual revenue and over 930 professionalsengel. Turner is committedogal quality,safety, and fostering an inclusive work environment.

Turner Construction isn't justabout buildings – we’re about building futures, empowering employees, andleaving a lasting legacy for the communities we serve.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER YOU

At Turner, we appreciate thestrength that every member brings. As you offer your unique knowledge and helpcarry our company forward, we guarantee to support you in your individualgrowth journey. This opportunity also offers: access to practical

  • tools and resources including, a work phone, laptop, and safety gear,
  • Summer Fridays (early dismissals during the summer months on Fridays where applicable),
  • invitations to participate in company events and activities,
  • hard and soft skills training programs,
  • a thorough benefits program including End of Year Premium Pay, Healthcare and Dental Coverage, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching, and much more,
  • and an annual base salary range for this position may be CA$70,000 to CA$90,000, depending on experience and fit.
THE ASSISTANT SCHEDULER OPPOURTUNITY

Turner Construction’s Vancouveroffice is seeking a full-time Assistant Scheduler. The role requires availability to workon-site or at the head office, Monday to Friday, for 40 hours per week duringday, afternoon, evening, or nighttime hours. The role may report to either the Senior Scheduler or SchedulingManager.

The Assistant Scheduler will develop, revise, and reviewconstruction project schedule with project team, and monitor and track progressagainst defined schedule.

As an Assistant Scheduler, you will:

  • Developthorough understanding of work breakdown structure and its importance tocapture entire project scope for developing project schedule.
  • Reference‘Scheduling Playbook’ to understand how Scheduling policies, practices,procedures, and activities adhere with company compliance.
  • Learnand/apply knowledge of building construction means and methods, materials,systems, market conditions, andTrade practices to draft projectschedules.
  • Collaboratewith project team (Engineer and Superintendent) to confirm Contract ItemList (CIL), develop Required On Job (ROJ) dates for schedule, and reviewProcurement Schedule to track and assess vendor delivery dates.
  • Collaboratewith project team to develop project schedule based on Critical PathMethod (CPM) logic-generated baseline schedules for projects utilizingcompany provided and standardized scheduling software (P6).
  • Reviewperformance of work to ensure alignment with schedule activities(delivery, logistics) and Trade staffing levels.
  • Createschedules to support sequencing of work and ask questions to definerecovery strategies to support project to adhere to schedule.
  • Studyschedule deliverables prior to publication or distribution. Ask questionsregarding schedule content that may seem confusing or illogical in orderto enhance scheduling knowledge.
  • Updateschedule based on Pull Plan and incorporate Last Planner System intoschedule.
  • Assistproject with performing periodic schedule updates based on projectrequired update cadence.
  • Understandchange order management process (cost and schedule components) todetermine impact to project schedule and inform project Ελλην?
  • Participatein project site progress walks to capture scheduling progress data.
  • Participatein generating local office scheduling reports and summaries for team orproject needs.
  • AssistProject Executive/Manager to document scheduling deliverables related toBusiness Development (BD) activities.
  • Providesupport to audit activities for project schedule metrics and dashboardreporting.
  • Learnand/or apply knowledge of continuous improvement to daily tasks andactivities.
  • Otheractivities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Is this the right role for you:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from accrediteddegree program in Engineering, Construction Management, BuildingConstruction, or related field, with minimum of 2 years of relatedexperience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • Experience in constructionpositions (e.g., Field Engineer, Assistant Superintendent, or related)
  • Basic knowledge of buildingconstruction means and methods, materials, systems, market conditions, andTrade practices
  • Familiar with scheduling softwareapplications on projects
  • Ability to read, understand, andinterpret contract documents, drawings, వంటి, specifications, scopes of work todevelop project schedule
  • Basic knowledge of estimating tosupport project schedule development
  • Ability to manage competingdemands and meet deadlines
  • Basic analytical andproblem-solving skills
  • Familiar with continuousimprovement methodologies
  • Professional verbal and writtencommunication skills, able to present information clearly to non-technicalaudiences
  • Proficient computer and data entryskills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaborative tools
  • Limited travel
HOW TO START YOUR JOURNEY WITH TURNERCONSTRUCTION

We’re always looking for talentedindividuals who align with our positive culture and are passionate about theirwork. If you believe Turner Construction is the right fit for you,click"APPLY" on this posting and be sure to include your resume and cover letter.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

More Opportunities:

  • Community & Citizenship Committee: Comejoin our C&C Committee to get involved in facilitating andcoordinating various community-oriented initiatives and projects thatalign with the company's values and objectives. This committee bringsTurner and the community together by fostering positive relationships andcreating a sense of social responsibility among employees.
  • Social Committee: Opportunity to get involvedwith social committee that focuses on organizing and managing social andrecreational activities for employees. This committee plays a significantrole in enhancing the workplace environment and improves overall employeemorale. It creates a positive and engaging workplace atmosphere.
  • Growth and Development: Turner providesconstant support to their employees by using tools to review employees' capabilities, accomplishments, and progress. These are in place to ensureall team members have constant check-ins, feedback sessions and goalssettings to ensure they are performing at their best and get the supportneeded to grow professionally.

Physical Demands & WorkEnvironment:

The physical demands describedhere are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, dont? Actually original: "pass+C" but we'll keep verbatim from original. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, usehands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach withhands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by thisjob include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels.band??. (Full paragraph continued as in original.)

The work environmentcharacteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employeeregularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed tomoving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles,outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the workenvironment is usually moderateifold loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noisein the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. Theemployee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies,procedures, and applicable laws.

Thank you for your interest in Turner Construction! Due tothe high volume of applicants, we can only respond to shortlisted; however, wewill keep your information on file for future opportunities.

Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available, including for applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process, upon request.

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Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color страницы?, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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