Scheduling Coordinator

PCL Constructors Canada Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Ottawa is looking for a Scheduler to manage project schedules using Primavera P6. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in a scheduling role and a relevant degree or diploma. Responsibilities include preparing quantity take-offs, communicating with site staff, and verifying construction progress. This position offers opportunities to engage with various construction challenges.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a scheduling role using Primavera P6.
• Applicable scheduling certification is an asset.
• Knowledge of building materials, methods, and ability to read construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quantity take-offs for production analysis.
• Communicate with site staff and subcontractors about construction progress.
• Complete site walks to verify the construction progress against the schedule.

Skills

Knowledge of construction specifications

Ability to apply engineering principles

Working knowledge of maintaining project schedules

Education

Post secondary degree or diploma in construction management or engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Responsibilities

• Understands project document controls and procedures.
• Includes contract requirements in the schedule as directed by the senior management team.
• Provides supporting information for the development of schedule impact analysis for contract changes and project impacts.
• Prepares quantity take-offs for production analysis.
• Communicates with site staff and subcontractors to determine the actual construction progress and track that progress.
• Actively listens and asks questions to capture exact information for schedule updates.
• Completes site walks to verify the construction progress against the schedule.
• Supports the project team with schedule updates.
• Supports interactive planning and scheduling sessions.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Post secondary degree or diploma in construction management, engineering or a related discipline preferred.
• 3+ years experience in a scheduling role using Primavera P6.
• Applicable scheduling certification an asset.
• Knowledge of construction specifications, building materials, methods and procedures, and the ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, contracts and proposal documents.
• Knowledge of contracts.
• Understanding of business acumen.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to construction challenges.
• Working knowledge of maintaining project schedules.