Scheduler

PCL Construction; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Scheduler to facilitate the planning and scheduling process for various construction phases near Edmonton, AB. This role requires 6-8 years of relevant experience and proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel. Responsibilities include analyzing schedules, managing changes, and ensuring effective communication with teams. The ideal candidate will exhibit high emotional intelligence and effective communication skills, contributing to the success of projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in planning and scheduling with direct hire trades.
• Thorough understanding of planning and scheduling principles.
• High emotional intelligence, particularly in relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate planning and scheduling processes through construction phases.
• Conduct schedule analysis for constructability, risks, and opportunities.
• Communicate plans and schedules through effective graphs and reports.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Oracle Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Schedule delay analysis

Effective communication

Education

Engineering Technology Diploma or Engineering Degree

Job description

The future you want is within reach.

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 ahead at what’s next for you. We’re ready to help you build a career you’ll love — one where you get to use your best talents as you discover new ones along the way. If you can picture yourself working with a team that enjoys tackling challenges while encouraging each other to succeed, then you belong at PCL.

If you see yourself growing with PCL as a Scheduler, apply to this posting and we’ll consider you for future opportunities.

Once you apply, our recruitment team will review your application and contact you if your experience is a good fit for the position. In the meantime, sign up for our talent community so you can be the first to know about PCL opportunities.

Here's how a(n) Schedulercontributes to our team:

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the planning and scheduling process through various construction phases (preconstruction, construction, system completions, etc.);
• Retrieve, consolidate and analyze information from various sources;
• Conduct schedule analysis for constructability, risks and opportunities;
• Collaborate with field supervision on look ahead planning;
• Implement subcontractor schedules into the master project schedule;
• Lead interactive planning sessions;
• Manage schedule scope changes in alignment with contract requirements;
• Analyze schedule delays, impacts and variances to the baseline and generate solutions for scheduling conflicts;
• Communicate plans and schedules internally and externally through effective graphs and reports; and
• Apply leadership skills to support the site manager in project execution.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in planning and scheduling with direct hire trades and subcontractors is required, although less experience may be considered for the right candidate;
• The position will require working on-site, just outside of Edmonton, AB
• Thorough understanding of planning and scheduling principles, best practices and techniques;
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel;
• Utilize information from construction drawings, specifications, contracts and proposal documents;
• Understanding of Advanced Work Packaging / WorkFace Planning;
• Experience in using schedule delay analysis methods, schedule risk analysis and 4D scheduling would be an asset;
• An Engineering Technology Diploma or Engineering Degree preferred but not mandatory;
• Capacity to prioritize work under strict timelines and be adaptable to changing needs;
• A keen eye for detail;
• High Emotional intelligence, especially with regard to social awareness and relationship management;
• Effective listening and oral communication skills (including spoken, written and visual);
• Capable and confident presenting to small and large groups; and
• Comfortable working with a variety of people including estimators, field supervision, subcontractors, project management and clients.

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company 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.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] with the position and location you are interested in.

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

Primary Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Ind Mgmt)

Job: Scheduler

Requisition:7890