Planner and Scheduler

18 EllisDon Construction Services Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon Construction Services Inc. in Calgary seeks a Planner and Scheduler to prepare comprehensive master schedules for high-complexity projects, ensure updates, and align with contract requirements and EllisDon standards.

You will track critical paths, manage schedule risk, and work with PMs and teams to keep projects on time, with strong focus on communication, delay analysis, and proactive scheduling.

This role offers growth, competitive compensation, and a culture of inclusion.

Qualifications

• Construction-related degree/diploma and five years of construction scheduling experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience with institutional, commercial, industrial, and residential projects.
• Experience using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Experience using RSMeans and Tilos.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write professional reports, narratives, and analyses.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive project master schedules for high-complexity projects in accordance with contract requirements and EllisDon standards.
• Prepare schedule updates, including cash flow updates, in accordance with EllisDon Management System guidelines.
• Review and provide feedback on reports generated by Project Managers and team members.
• Track and report on schedule float and critical path activities.
• Define criticality criteria per contract documents and identify critical and near-critical path activities.
• Identify and communicate schedule-related risks and opportunities to the project team.
• Define optimum risk response plans to support on-time project completion.
• Ensure schedules are robust and appropriate to support potential extension of time claims.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of delay analysis methodologies and collaborate with external delay experts on extension of time claims.
• Establish strong working relationships with clients, consultants and contractors’ scheduling teams to develop and maintain project baseline schedules.
• Lead discussions on corrective actions, schedule mitigation measures, and resequencing with project teams.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Construction sector experience

Education

Construction-related degree or diploma

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

RSMeans

Tilos

4D scheduling

Job description

Connect with us LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Thinking about a change? We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre‑construction, construction, and post‑construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch. Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day.

EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others. In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

You as a Planner and Scheduler will:

• Prepare comprehensive project master schedules for high‑complexity projects in accordance with contract requirements and EllisDon standards
• Prepare schedule updates, including cash flow updates, in accordance with EllisDon Management System guidelines
• Review and provide feedback on reports generated by Project Managers and team members
• Track and report on schedule float and critical path activities
• Define criticality criteria per contract documents and identify critical and near‑critical path activities
• Identify and communicate schedule‑related risks and opportunities to the project team
• Define optimum risk response plans to support on‑time project completion
• Ensure schedules are robust and appropriate to support potential extension of time claims
• Demonstrate strong understanding of delay analysis methodologies and collaborate with external delay experts on extension of time claims
• Establish strong working relationships with clients, consultants and contractors’ scheduling teams to develop and maintain project baseline schedules
• Lead discussions on corrective actions, schedule mitigation measures, and resequencing with project teams

Is this the right role for you?

• You have a construction‑related degree/diploma and five years of construction scheduling experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• You have experience working with institutional, commercial, industrial, and residential projects.
• Experience using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, and with 4D scheduling is an asset.
• Experience using RSMeans and Tilos.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write professional reports, narratives, and analyses.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity. Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working‑style preference, family status, education, and socio‑economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates.

EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. From our employees to clients, subcontractors, partners, and our considerable network of contacts, building strong, resilient relationships is the key to our success.

Values‑based leadership. EllisDon’s culture and approach to business is a reflection of our core values and principles: freedom, trust, complete openness, mutual accountability, entrepreneurial enthusiasm, integrity and mutual respect.