Project Scheduler

Johnson Service Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Senior Project Scheduler in Edmonton, Canada, to support a major pipeline infrastructure project. Responsibilities include developing schedules using Primavera P6, managing data transformation, and collaborating across teams to ensure project integrity. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in scheduling with advanced skills in Primavera P6 and strong analytical capabilities. This role offers a chance to work on complex infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project scheduling experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with data transformation experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules.
• Track and report schedule variance and performance metrics.
• Identify and resolve real-time scheduling issues.

Skills

Project scheduling

Primavera P6

Data transformation

Schedule variance analysis

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

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.

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

Required qualifications

• 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

Preferred qualifications

• 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