Project Scheduler

NES Fircroft; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider in Canada is seeking a Scheduler to manage complex project schedules for grid stabilization projects. This role requires strong experience with Primavera P6 and requires bilingual communication in French and English. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure project timelines are met and to proactively identify potential delays. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant scheduling experience and a solid understanding of project management principles, particularly within construction or engineering environments.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of scheduling experience in construction or engineering.
• Strong understanding of project management principles.
• This is a bilingual role; must speak, read, and write French and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Coordinate with project managers and teams for updates.
• Monitor project timelines and adjust schedules proactively.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Proficiency in Primavera P6

Excellent communication skills

Risk management

Ability to work independently

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

TheSchedulerwillplayakeyroleinplanningandcoordinatingschedulesforcomplexgridstabilizationprojectsacrossCanada&US.WorkingandsupportingtheleadProjectManagerinCanada,thisroleisidealforsomeonewhoishighlyfocused,directincommunication,andexceptionallystronginPrimaveraP6.

Youwillcollaboratewithprojectmanagers,engineeringteams,procurement,andfieldpersonneltobuildandmaintainschedulesthatdriveexecutionexcellence.Theenvironmentisfast-paced,hands-on,andrequiressomeonewhocanworkindependentlywhilemanagingahighvolumeofscheduleactivities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop,manage,andmaintaindetailedprojectschedulesusingPrimaveraP6,ensuringalignmentwithprojectmilestonesandobjectives.
• CoordinatewithPMs,procurement,engineering,andfieldteamstogatherprogressupdatesandvalidatescheduleaccuracy.
• Monitorprojecttimelinesandidentifypotentialdelaysorconflicts,proactivelyadjustingschedulesandcommunicatingupdatestostakeholders.
• Managelarge,complexscheduleswithhighactivitycountsacrossmulti‑stagecivilandelectricalprojects.
• Conductregularriskassessmentsandimplementmitigationstrategiestomaintainadherencetotimelinesandbudgets.
• Prepareandpresentschedulingreports,includingforecasts,variances,andprojectstatusupdatestomanagementandstakeholders.
• Ensurecompliancewithsafetystandards,projectguidelines,andregulatoryrequirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5yearsofschedulingexperiencewithinaconstructionorengineeringenvironment,withafocusonlarge-scaleenergyorinfrastructureprojects.
• ProficiencyinPrimaveraP6isrequired;familiaritywithotherschedulingsoftwareisaplus.
• PreviousexperiencewithFACTsorsimilargridstabilizationprojectsisanasset.
• Strongunderstandingofprojectmanagementprinciples,includingriskmanagement,costcontrol,andresourceallocation.
• Excellentcommunicationandinterpersonalskillstoeffectivelycoordinatewithcross-functionalteams.
• Backgroundincivilconstruction,EPCenvironments,orelectricalinstallationprojects.
• Provenabilitytomanagehigh‑volumeactivityinputsandupdates.
• WorkingknowledgeofMicrosoftProject.
• Abilitytoworkindependentlyandfollowthroughwithstakeholders.
• ThisisaBilingualrole.MUSTspeak,read,writeFrenchandEnglish.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.