Planning & Scheduling Coordinator

18 EllisDon Construction Services Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon is seeking a Planning & Scheduling Coordinator in Edmonton to support CPM logic-based baseline schedules for projects. You will participate in pursuit planning, respond to RFPs, and monitor progress with regular updates, maintaining a schedule log.

Requirements include 2 years of construction scheduling experience, familiarity with CPM methods, and proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project. The role demands the ability to coordinate multiple schedules and work in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 2 years of construction scheduling experience.
• Familiar with Lump Sum, Design Build, Construction Management and Unit Price.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to coordinate multiple schedules and resolve schedule conflicts under pressure.
• Knowledge of scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of CPM baseline schedules.
• Attend planning and schedule sessions during pursuits and assist in responding to RFP documents.
• Evaluate construction progress and prepare regular schedule health updates.
• Prepare and maintain the project schedule log.
• Develop and maintain a database of productivity rates, procurement durations, lead times and risk items.
• Identify unplanned events and incorporate impacts into the schedule.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Schedule coordination

Multitasking under pressure

Scheduling software

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

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 Planning & Scheduling Coordinator will:

• Assist in development of a full Critical Path Method (CPM) logic generated baseline schedules for projects.
• Attend the planning and schedule preparation process sessions during pursuits and assist in responding to RFP documents for projects.
• Participate in evaluating the construction progress and performing regular progress updates (bi-weekly or monthly) and assist in preparing the reports for evaluation of the schedule health.
• Prepare and maintain the project schedule log on a regular basis.
• Participate in developing and maintaining a database of construction productivity rates, procurement durations, lead times and project risk items.
• Assist in identifying unplanned events (new changes/ unforeseen conditions) and incorporate their impacts into the schedule.

Is this the right role for you?

• 2 years of construction scheduling experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• Familiar with different types of project delivery methods such as Lump Sum, Design Build, Construction Management and Unit Price.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to coordinate multiple schedules, solve schedule conflicts under pressure.
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling related software such as: Oracle-Primavera P6, MS Project, and other scheduling related software.

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. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise. 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. We build on great relationships We pride ourselves on being great people to work with. Guided by our shared values of trust, complete openness, and mutual respect and accountability, we’ve built a construction services company known for our people and integrity. We exist to provide great careers to one another With us you can expect to continually evolve your career, benefitting from mentorship at every level and working collaboratively with other teams to expand your knowledge and experience. 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.