Electrical Project Scheduler / Planner

Pronghorn Controls Ltd.; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation package

Benefits

RRSP contributions

Career growth

Team-oriented environment

Exposure to large-scale projects

Job summary

Pronghorn Controls Ltd. is seeking an organized Electrical Project Scheduler/Planner to join our Red Deer team. The role focuses on planning, scheduling, monitoring, and supporting electrical construction projects in collaboration with PMs, estimators, and site teams.

Responsibilities include creating detailed schedules, tracking progress, managing resources, and reporting to stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of scheduling experience in electrical/industrial sectors and proficiency

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree/technical certification in Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Technology, or related field.
• Journeyperson Electrician certification considered with planning and scheduling experience.
• 3–5 years in project scheduling/planning/controls in electrical, industrial, or construction sectors.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Break down project scopes into detailed activities, work packages, milestones, and deliverables.
• Establish realistic project timelines and critical path schedules.
• Develop resource-loaded schedules and track labour hours and productivity against baseline targets.
• Develop short-term and two-week look-ahead schedules with site supervision and constraints.
• Support estimating and pre-construction teams by preparing baseline schedules for new opportunities during RFP stage.
• Track actual progress and analyze schedule performance against plans.
• Prepare schedule updates, progress reports, and forecasts for stakeholders.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure adequate labor, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Forecast short-term and long-term resource requirements with PMs and field teams.
• Identify resource conflicts and recommend productivity improvements.
• Identify scheduling risks and develop mitigation and recovery plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering/Construction Management degree

Journeyperson Electrician certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Position Title: Electrical Project Scheduler / Planner
Location: Red Deer / Onsite as required
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Electrical Project Scheduler / Planner to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning, scheduling, monitoring, and supporting the execution of electrical construction projects. Working closely with Project Managers, Estimators, Site Supervisors, and Operations teams, the Scheduler/Planner will help ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive project schedules using scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Break down project scopes into detailed activities, work packages, milestones, and deliverables.
• Establish realistic project timelines and critical path schedules.
• Develop resource-loaded schedules and track installed quantities, labour hours, and productivity against baseline targets.
• Develop short-term and two-week look ahead schedules with site supervision, identifying work fronts, prerequisites, and constraints.
• Support estimating and pre-construction teams by preparing baseline schedules for new project opportunities during the RFP stage.

Schedule Monitoring & Reporting

• Track actual project progress against planned schedules.
• Analyze schedule performance and identify potential delays or impacts to project milestones.
• Prepare and distribute schedule updates, progress reports, and forecasts to project stakeholders.
• Communicate schedule changes and recovery plans as required.

Resource Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate with project teams to ensure adequate labor, materials, tools, and equipment are available to meet project schedules.
• Assist with workforce planning and resource allocation across multiple projects.
• Forecast short-term and long-term resource requirements in collaboration with Project Managers and Field teams.
• Identify resource conflicts and recommend solutions to maintain project productivity.

Risk Management & Schedule Optimization

• Identify scheduling risks, constraints, and potential bottlenecks early in the project lifecycle.
• Develop mitigation and recovery plans to minimize schedule impacts.
• Monitor project risks and update schedules as conditions change.
• Recommend strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and schedule performance.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Degree, or Technical Certification in Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Technology, or a related field.
• Accepting Journeyperson Electrician certification with relevant planning and scheduling experience.
• 3-5 years in project scheduling, planning, or project controls within the electrical, industrial, or construction sectors.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, including developing and maintaining detailed Level 4 construction schedules, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, estimates, and construction work packages.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits
• RRSP contributions
• Career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Exposure to large-scale electrical and industrial projects