Lead Scheduler, Transit/Rail

Jacobs; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations on request

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Lead Planner / Scheduler in Toronto, Ontario to support Transit and Rail projects. You will lead schedule reviews, prepare narratives, and perform what-if and risk analyses, guiding project teams and stakeholders through complex planning challenges.

The role requires strong governance of schedules, contract interpretation from a planning lens, and mentoring of junior staff within a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in construction/engineering.
• Experience in large infrastructure projects (Transit/Rail) with budgets > $1B.
• Proficient in Primavera (P6) scheduling software.
• Knowledge of project controls systems and scheduling software.
• Strong understanding of contracts from a scheduling perspective.
• Experience with earned value management and forensic schedule analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present schedule analysis/assessment reports regularly.
• Provide inputs to project/program level reports.
• Work as part of a project team seated in a project office.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders (clients, partners, Contractors).
• Manage relationships among scheduling, estimating, cost control, and risk management.
• Lead senior and junior schedulers and provide guidance.
• Tutor and guide staff in scheduling fundamentals, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related technical field

Tools

Primavera (P6) scheduling software

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We challenge what is accepted, so we can shape, innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the#1 ranked most admired engineeringandconstruction company in the world, then Jacobs is where you belong.

We’re looking for a driven and curious Lead Planner / Scheduler in Toronto, Ontario to support various Transit and Rail projects.

As a scheduling leader working on major rail station upgrading projects, within a large multi-billion-dollar Transit / Rail Program, you’ll be responsible for Schedule review and analysis which includes

• Analysis of Contractor’s schedule progress and performance, identify potential issues and problem areas, and provide reports to the project management team.
• Prepare and issue schedule analysis narratives including recommendations for corrective actions that are used by the project management team to manage the work.
• Undertake what-if schedule analysis and present the results to the project management team.
• Undertake quantitative schedule risk analysis, interpret the output, and present the result to the project management team and/or other stakeholders.
• Understand and interpret contractual requirements and provide appropriate comments on Contractor’s schedules and reports.

Responsibilities

As a Lead Planner / Scheduler your responsibilities will include reporting, teamwork, leadership, initiative, and stakeholder management such as

• Prepare and present schedule analysis/assessment reports on a regular and as-required basis.
• Provide inputs to various project/program level reports.
• Seated in a project office, work as part of a project team.
• Develop and maintain cooperative work relationships with the internal project team members and the external entities such as clients, partners, and Contractors.
• Manage the relationships between the scheduling, estimating, cost control, and risk management for a project and program.
• Lead senior and junior level scheduler(s) and provide directions and guidance.
• Tutor and guide project controls staff in scheduling fundamentals, procedures, and guidelines.
• Manage the relationships between the scheduling, estimating, cost control, and risk management for a project and program.
• Lead junior level scheduler(s) and provide directions and guidance.
• Tutor and guide project controls staff in scheduling fundamentals, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in the construction and/or engineering field with increasing responsibility.
• Experience in large Infrastructure projects, (preferably Transit / Rail) with budgets exceeding $1 billion in budget.
• Proficient in Primavera (P6) scheduling software.
• Demonstrated experience with implementing and effectively use company-standard project controls systems and industry-standard planning/scheduling systems
• Be proficient with spreadsheets, word processing software, databases, and presentation tools.
• Ability to understand contracts and interpret from scheduling/project controls perspective.
• Solid knowledge and experience with forensic schedule analysis.
• Solid knowledge and experience with earned value analysis/management.
• Knowledge and experience in application of the project controls principles to planning/scheduling work processes.
• Experience and/or knowledge of various procurement models including Public Private Partnership (P3), Alternative Finance Procurement and Alliance

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Active membership in AACE, PMI, or similar association.
• Experience as project manager is a plus.
• PSP or PMI-SP certification a plus.
• Strong sense of taking initiative and ownership in her/his work.
• Develop and maintain a positive working atmosphere. Motivate peers and junior staff.
• Actively participate in the ongoing development and mentoring of junior staff.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Posted Salary Range Minimum

160,000.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

200,000.00

The base salary range for this position is $160,000.00 to $200,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across Ontario, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Jacobs, we use AI-driven recruitment to match top talent with opportunity—however, human connection and fairness remain at the heart of every hiring decision.

Jacobs welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request an accommodation, please select here.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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