Schedule Risk Manager

PCL; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking a Schedule Risk Manager in Halifax. The role involves supporting project planning, managing contract risks, and providing guidance on issues related to schedule disputes. Candidates should have extensive experience in construction and project management, with strong skills in negotiation and conflict resolution.

Benefits

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs

Retirement plan with matching

Career development programs

Employee share purchase offering

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive construction experience with various contract types.
• 5+ years of project management and supervisory experience.
• Ability to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities

• Support successful execution of project planning & scheduling.
• Liaise with counsel to resolve major schedule-related issues.
• Educate project teams on schedule requirements outlined in contracts.

Skills

Negotiating

Problem-solving

Conflict-resolution

Communication

Risk management

Education

Postsecondary education in business, engineering, construction management, or a related field

Job description

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At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of.You will also play a key role in resolving major time-related disputes, liaising with both internal and external counsel to support our corporate needs. Collaborating closely with the Integrated Construction Services (ICS) team, you will receive the support needed to excel in your responsibilities.

Here's how aSchedule Risk Managerfor our Edmonton NAHQoffice contributes to our team:

• Provides support to ensure successful execution of project planning & scheduling operations, people, resources, and the overall performance of the corporate vision.
• Supports high-risk project pursuits and high-risk project setup (through direct engagement or delegates) to mitigate schedule related risk.
• Supports the resolution of major schedule-related issues by liaising with internal and external counsel, external experts, District Managers, and project teams to provide guidance and support on time-related disputes. Collaborates with PCL Legal and Commercial Risk groups to allocate scheduling resources for dispute situations. Works with project teams to address, resolve, or escalate claims and disputes as needed.
• Works with project teams to administer complex contracts, including alternative finance and procurement projects, ensuring compliance with PCL policies and timely execution. Supports the review of bid documents to identify, communicate, and manage risks and opportunities in alignment with company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assists to develop and maintain a standardized schedule risk assessment for implementation at a district level.
• Assists the implementation and management of enhanced scheduling, monitoring and reporting systems to be utilized by project teams to identify and resolve project related issues while supporting Monthly Operations Reports, regional reporting, and the historical repository.
• Educates project teams on schedule requirements outlined in contract documents and conducts audits to ensure compliance. Provides coaching on change management strategies to support effective project implementation.
• Assists with the development, enhancement, and communicates PCL standards for schedule creation, monitoring, and reporting. Supports the consistent application of scheduling standards across all sectors and facilitates the collection, organization, and distribution of best practices.
• This role includes an average of 25%travel across North America, with flexibility based on project needs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive construction experience with various contract delivery types.
• 5+ years of project management and supervisory experience leading successful projects and teams.
• Postsecondary education in business, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Proficiency in negotiating, drafting, and managing contract terms to mitigate risk.
• Ability to identify opportunities and mitigate risks on complex construction projects.
• Excellent conflict-resolution, problem-solving, and professional judgment skills.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including executives, management, legal, field staff, and clients.
• Proven ability to effectively present technically complex materials to various audiences internally and externally, including senior management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven success in contract administration, claim resolution, and schedule delay analysis.

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary, which considers your unique qualifications and experience, is just one component of the robust total rewards you'll enjoy at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.

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Together, we can build success and a better future. Let’s get started!

Employee Status:Regular Full-Time

Company:PCL Constructors Inc.