Scheduler

Irving Shipbuilding; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Scheduler for Master Scheduling to manage and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with various functional departments to analyze forecast versus baseline variances and develop critical path analyses. Your expertise in scheduling will be essential for integrating sub-schedules and ensuring timely progress reports. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to complex shipyard projects while utilizing advanced scheduling tools and techniques. If you are passionate about project management and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of scheduling experience, preferably in shipyard projects.
• Recognized diploma in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and analyze variances.
• Develop 'what if' scenarios and ensure project alignment with budgets.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Earned Value Management

Critical Path Analysis

Education

Diploma in Engineering or Engineering Technology

PMI Certification or PMP

Tools

Primavera Version 6

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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 is 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.
• Report to Coordinate project timelines with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Update schedule to ensure project progress reports are created as required.
• Incorporate Baseline Change Requests Implement project scheduling processes.

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.