Planner/Scheduler, Heavy Civil - Future Opportunities

Ledcor Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Job summary

Ledcor Group is seeking an experienced scheduling professional based in Edmonton, Canada. This role focuses on preparing and maintaining project schedules, monitoring progress, and ensuring effective communication among team members for optimal planning.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience, a background in engineering, and proficiency in scheduling tools like Microsoft Project and Primavera. Ledcor values diversity and provides a competitive rewards package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Thorough understanding of construction execution strategy.
• Experience developing and maintaining resource-loaded schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute the project schedule and updates.
• Monitor work progress and report issues affecting the schedule.
• Develop working schedules and manage master schedules.

Skills

Project scheduling

Microsoft Project

Primavera (P6)

Excel proficiency

Organizational abilities

Construction planning

Education

Engineering Degree, Technology Diploma or Journeyperson certificate

Job description

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute the schedule including any required updates.
• Monitor and report on progress of work and any problems that affect the planned schedule.
• Contribute to the development of working schedules for Estimating as required, prior to proposal date, which sufficiently illustrates the sequence of work activities and contract time.
• Contribute to the development and planning of AWP/IWP’s with discipline superintendents & coordinators.
• Maintain master schedule for each project and identify and record the impact of work performed and not performed as scheduled, including resource loading, levelling, baselining, look‑aheads, & what‑if analysis.
• Consult appropriate project team members and estimating procedures to ensure proper planning prior to the commencement of work.
• Provide information on the content, modification, or presentation of the project schedule and work with Construction/Project Managers to modify the schedule as needed.
• Expand and update professional knowledge and hone training skills to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity.
• Combine information from all disciplines into an integrated and sensible schedule.
• Analyze data and report progress of work, including critical path, earned value, and any issues that affect the planned schedule.
• Understand changes in sequence & paths of construction.
• Provide input to discipline leads of priority work streams & timelines necessary to meet project needs & completion dates.
• Collect information and work with superintendents in the board room, trailer, or truck.
• Effectively communicate the outcome of the schedule update development process by presenting targeted and relevant information in an effective format.
• Facilitate planning execution sessions with construction management & discipline leads.
• Work with project leadership to make decisions concerning risk and opportunity management.
• Interface with operations, subcontractors, vendors and owners to discuss impact of work and resolutions for problems or concerns.
• Develop corrective action plans & mitigation strategies based on schedule & critical path analysis.
• Prepare and present the basis of schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Engineering Degree, Technology Diploma or Journeyperson certificate.
• Thorough understanding of construction execution strategy.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Primavera (P6).
• Experience developing and maintaining resource-loaded schedules.
• Understanding of Earned Value Measurement reporting.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Superior organizational and planning abilities.

Benefits & Additional Information

Competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity: At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

We are a diversified construction company operating across North America.