Planner / Scheduler, Infrastructure | General Contractor | Toronto / Vancouver | Outpost Recruitment

Outpost Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health spending account

Group RRSP

Job summary

Outpost Recruitment seeks a Planner / Scheduler for infrastructure projects in Vancouver or Toronto. The role focuses on developing and maintaining schedules across the full project life cycle, reflecting strategy and critical path, with emphasis on CPM and WBS integration.

Candidates should have 5+ years in scheduling within commercial/civil construction and be proficient in Primavera P6 and MS Project; TILOS is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of scheduling or planning experience in commercial civil construction.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and MS Project scheduling software.
• TILOS experience is a valuable plus.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules from preconstruction to completion.
• Define and manage critical path, interfaces, dependencies and external obligations.
• Create baseline schedules; align WBS with project estimates.
• Resource load schedules and calculate project cash flow.
• Produce schedule analyses and narratives for project teams.
• Update schedules with actual progress and forecast completion dates.
• Support changes and accelerations with schedule impact analyses.

Skills

Scheduling

Reading drawings

Communication

Team player

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

TILOS

Job description

Large infrastructure contractor is seeking a Planner / Scheduler to focus on infrastructure projects in Vancouver or Toronto. Salary $140,000- $200,000.

full-time permanent role.

Responsibilities of Scheduler:

• During the entire life cycle of a project, from preconstruction to total completion, assist in the development and maintenance of multiple project schedules. Schedules will reflect the strategy of the Project Delivery


• Team, include a clearly defined critical path, incorporate the project interfaces and their associated impacts, including external dependencies, and third-party obligations


• The Scheduler will create project baseline schedules based on the design drawings, scope of work, owner requirements and construction team inputs. Where practical, align the WBS for the schedule with the estimate for the project


• Resource load the baseline schedule


• Produce the cash flow for the project


• Produce graphical representations of the project schedule (TILOS)


• Monitor the progress of activities on site thru field inspections and site input from the delivery team throughout entire delivery program (design, procurement, PLAA, construction, testing and commissioning and Close out);


• In collaboration with the project team, update the project schedule based on actual site progress and propose solutions to challenges that are negatively impacting site progress;


• Interact with Construction team to define scope of work to develop schedules with resources and cost information


• Create work breakdown structures and set the schedule up to utilize WBS codes and Construction work, Develop Critical Path Method (CPM)


• Perform schedule impact analysis for owner initiated changes;


• Provide schedule impact analysis to support claims;


• QA/QC review of schedule submissions for conformance;


• Prepare reports related to project progress as requested by the regional office;


• Update, maintain and revise monthly and weekly schedules, compare, and report on monthly basis and identify variances from original plan;


• Update schedules with actual field progress and forecast remaining durations, project milestones, and completion dates;


• Prepare and issue schedule analysis narratives and reports including recommendations for corrective actions to be used by project teams to manage the work;


• Perform changes to the schedule as a result of project delays and/or accelerations;


• Assist Operations with short term schedules.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of Scheduler

• At least 5 years of scheduling or planning experience within the commercial and/or civil construction industry;


• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and a strong understanding of construction means and methods, and associated timelines;


• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Primavera 6 and MS Project scheduling software;


• TILOS experience is considered a valuable skill;


• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative;


• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives;


• Strong communication, organization and attention to detail.

Compensation

• Salary range $140k+ based on experience


• Group insurance (including a health spending account!)


• Group RRSP

Ideal Candidate

• Only exceptional candidates who require sponsorship will be considered for this role

Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.