Project Scheduler

JSG (Johnson Service Group, Inc.); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Senior Project Scheduler in Edmonton, Alberta, to support a major pipeline infrastructure project. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of scheduling experience with advanced proficiency in Primavera P6. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining project schedules, performing schedule variance analysis, and collaborating across teams. This full-time role demands strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex project requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project scheduling experience required.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 needed.
• Strong Excel skills for data transformation are essential.
• Experience managing complex schedules required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities are a must.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules in Primavera P6.
• Import and manage data transformation using Excel.
• Align schedules with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Track and report schedule variance and performance metrics.
• Collaborate across engineering, procurement, and construction teams.

Skills

Project scheduling experience

Primavera P6 proficiency

Microsoft Excel skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Tilos scheduling software

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Project Scheduler specializing in Primavera P6 to support a major pipeline infrastructure project through the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) phases, with a focus on schedule development, variance tracking, and data integration.

Must Have Skills

• 5+ years of project scheduling experience
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (data transformation, XML imports / exports)
• Experience managing complex schedules and performing schedule variance analysis
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and adapt to complex infrastructure projects

Nice To Have Skills

• Familiarity with Tilos scheduling software
• Knowledge of risk management and cost control practices
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• Previous experience on pipeline, energy, utilities, or oil & gas projects
• Proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary EPC teams
• Experience on large-scale projects like Trans Mountain or Coastal GasLink

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules in Primavera P6
• Import / export data and manage data transformation using Excel
• Align schedules with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and key milestones
• Apply rolling wave planning techniques for future phases
• Track and report schedule variance and performance metrics
• Implement and manage schedule change control processes
• Identify and resolve real-time scheduling issues, ensuring schedule integrity
• Participate in stakeholder meetings to communicate schedule impacts
• Collaborate across engineering, procurement, and construction teams
• Support development and maintenance of scheduling templates
• Operate independently while receiving guidance from the Lead Scheduler
• Contribute to continuous improvement through lessons learned

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Location

• Edmonton, Alberta, Canada