Scheduler

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Scheduler to oversee the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for complex projects. This role involves collaborating with various departments to analyze forecasts, manage schedule updates, and produce management reports. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in a technical discipline and 2-5 years of scheduling experience, particularly in a shipyard environment. You will utilize Primavera Version 6 and apply Earned Value Management techniques to ensure project timelines are met. Join a dynamic team where your analytical skills and organizational expertise will contribute to the successful execution of critical projects.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of scheduling experience in complex projects.
• Recognized Diploma in technical discipline or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Analyze the IMS and develop 'what if' scenarios for activities.
• Maintain communication with functional departments for project alignment.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Earned Value Management Techniques

Critical Path Analysis

Schedule Risk Analysis

Education

Diploma in Engineering or similar

Tools

Primavera Version 6

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Scheduler, Master Scheduling will report to the Team Lead, Master Scheduling and ensure that the integrated master schedule is maintained for the Program. You will work with the functional departments to analyze forecast vs baseline variances and perform what-if scenarios as required. This role also ensures schedules are updated and they produce management reports as required.

Qualifications

• Recognized Diploma in technical discipline (Engineering, Engineering technology or similar) or equivalent industry experience.
• 2-5 years scheduling experience.
• 2+ years of scheduling experience in complex projects in a shipyard environment or demonstrated and proven experience within their current role.
• Experience with Primavera Version 6 is required.
• PMI Certification and/or PMP an asset.
• Primavera P6 Professional Fundamentals Certificate an asset.
• Applying Earned Value Management Techniques.
• Working with multiple project integration.
• Familiar with schedule risk analysis using Monte-Carlo method is considered an asset.
• Skilled knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Working within integrated teams, but also confident to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Development and maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) based on professional standards such as:
  • Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Planning & Scheduling Excellence Guide (PASEG)
• Analyze the IMS and develop 'what if' scenarios for in progress activities / new scenarios.
• Critical path analysis.
• Integrate sub-schedules into IMS (Primavera/Aveva).
• Schedule development, Critical path and what if analysis.
• Progress recorded and issued to stakeholders.
• Support the development of progress reports based on Earned Value techniques.
• Resource loading and leveling.
• Support in ensuring all weekly and monthly Business Reporting requirements are maintained.
• Ensure multi project schedule dependencies are implemented.
• Maintain the Subcontractor Data Requirements List (SDRL).
• Maintain the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Organization Breakdown Structure (OBS), Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS) and Control Account Structure.
• Maintain communication with functional departments throughout the Engineering and Build Phases of the Project to ensure budget and schedule alignment with the baseline.
• Consult with project managers and technical experts to review activities.
• Implement and maintain an effective scheduling management system.
• Coordinate project timelines with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Update schedule to ensure project progress reports are created as required.
• Incorporate Baseline Change Requests and implement project scheduling processes.