Planning & Scheduling Manager

J EllisDon Corporation; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon is seeking a Planning & Scheduling Manager in Vancouver to lead a team of schedulers on major projects such as highrise, hospital and transit developments. The role ensures robust master schedules, proactive updates, and alignment with client requirements and project constraints.

You will manage planning during pursuits, respond to RFPs, and drive cost-aware schedules. A strong track record in construction scheduling and delivery methods is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction planning and scheduling experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience
• Knowledge/experience of different types of project delivery methods such as P3 (Public Private Partnership), CCDC contracts, Lump Sum, Design Build, GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price), Project Management, Construction Management and Unit Price
• Knowledge of construction contract definitions (i.e., no damage for delay, liquidated damages, excusable vs. non-excusable delays, concurrent delays) as well as understanding of how this language applies in the different contracts
• Ability to plan the installation of major construction elements such as Building structure (Concrete and Steel), Building Enclosure, Fit out, MEiT, Commissioning and project close-out
• Ability to present the plan to the Management, Subtrades, Consultants, Clients and collaboratively analyze and refine the plan
• Identify most feasible project schedule while adapting to owner requirements and project constraints such as accessibility, soil conditions, occupancy requirements, etc
• Having or being eligible for CISD (PWSGC) Secret Level Clearance is an asset

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and oversee the work of other Schedulers on the typical projects (Highrise, Hospital, Public Transit, etc.)
• Lead the planning and schedule preparation process during pursuits and respond to RFP documents particularly in complex projects (P3, DBFM, DB, CM)
• Prior to project start, create and revise preliminary master schedules and proposal for Operations detailing the sequence of all work to be performed to ensure schedule is realistic and competitive
• Evaluate construction progress and perform regular progress updates (bi-weekly or monthly) and prepare the reports for evaluation of the schedule health
• Maintain the integrity of the master schedule for each project and identify and record the impact of work performed according to the schedule
• Prepare and maintain the project schedule log on a regular basis
• Project the total job costs by comparing estimated costs in Baseline schedule with actual costs/performance after a schedule update
• Develop and maintain a database of construction productivity rates, procurement durations, lead times and project risk items

Skills

Scheduling

Construction planning

Plan development

Stakeholder communication

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 Manager will:

• Lead, manage and oversee the work of other Schedulers on the typical (i.e, Highrise, Hospital, Public Transit, etc.) projects.
• Lead the planning and schedule preparation process during pursuits and respond to RFP documents particularly in complex projects (P3, DBFM, DB, CM).
• Prior to project start, create and revise preliminary master schedules and proposal for Operations detailing the sequence of all work to be performed to ensure schedule is realistic and competitive Evaluate construction progress and perform regular progress updates (bi-weekly or monthly) and prepare the reports for evaluation of the schedule health.
• Maintain the integrity of the master schedule for each project and identify and record the impact of work performed according to the schedule.
• Prepare and maintain the project schedule log on a regular basis.
• Project the total job costs by comparing estimated costs in Baseline schedule with actual costs/performance after a schedule update.
• Develop and maintain a database of construction productivity rates, procurement durations, lead times and project risk items.

Is this the right role for you?

• 10+ years of construction planning and scheduling experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience;
• Knowledge/experience of different types of project delivery methods such as P3 (Public Private Partnership), CCDC contracts, Lump Sum, Design Build, GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price), Project Management, Construction Management and Unit Price;
• Knowledge of construction contract definitions (i.e., no damage for delay, liquidated damages, excusable vs. non-excusable delays, concurrent delays) as well as understanding of how this language applies in the different contracts;
• Ability to plan the installation of major construction elements such as Building structure (Concrete and Steel), Building Enclosure, Fit out, MEiT, Commissioning and project close-out;
• Ability to present the plan to the Management, Subtrades, Consultants, Clients and collaboratively analyze and refine the plan.
• Identify most feasible project schedule while adapting to owner requirements and project constraints such as accessibility, soil conditions, occupancy requirements, etc;
• Having or being eligible for CISD (PWSGC) Secret Level Clearance is an asset

The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000

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.