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Scheduling Systems Analyst

PCL Construction

Edmonton

On-site

CAD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Scheduling Systems Analyst in Edmonton, AB. The role involves providing technical support for Primavera P6 and managing project portfolio tools. Candidates should possess relevant experience and a strong analytical background. Excellent communication skills and a desire to work in construction are essential. Join a company dedicated to building better communities and offering competitive benefits.

Benefits

Employee share purchase offering
Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs
Discretionary annual performance bonus
Retirement plan plus matching
Career development programs

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years experience in a business analyst or technical analyst role.
  • Desire to work in a construction environment; field experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with scheduling concepts such as critical path method.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with technical end-user issues related to scheduling software.
  • Manage PCL’s P6 EPPM environment.
  • Develop requirements and process maps to guide system design.

Skills

Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Strong communication
Problem solving
Critical thinking
Proficiency in data analytics tools
Knowledge of Primavera P6

Education

Post-secondary education in information systems or related field

Tools

Visio
Excel
Power BI
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 at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of.

The Integrated Construction Services, Planning and Scheduling team supports the district operations through business process, software and expertise. This opportunity exposes the individual to Planning and Scheduling at PCL by assisting with the administration and management of our software solutions and the broadening of services that we provide to our operating groups.

Here's how a Scheduling Systems Analyst for our Edmonton NAHQ office contributes to our team:

Responsibilities
  • Assist with the technical end user issues related to Primavera P6 and other planning and scheduling software.
  • Management and maintenance of PCL’s P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (P6 EPPM) environment.
  • Develop detailed requirements, use cases, and process maps to guide system design and configuration.
  • Analyze current-state processes and systems to identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities for improvement in the future P6 environment.
  • Evaluation of new software’s for planning, scheduling and lean processes.
  • Technical training and support across multiple districts and sectors.
  • Act as a liaison between the PCL family of Companies direct to external vendors.
  • Collaborating with internal business technology and development teams on reporting and outputs.
  • Participate in system testing (e.g., functional, integration, user acceptance testing) and support defect tracking and resolution.
  • Contribute to training content development by providing subject matter expertise and mapping workflows.
  • Help with go-live planning activities and provide post-implementation support to address issues, refine workflows, and optimize system use.
  • Maintain project documentation, status reports, and risks/issues logs.
  • Other related responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
  • 3-5 year’s experience in a business analyst or technical analyst role.
  • Post-secondary education in information systems, information technology, business administration, commerce, computing science or a related field is required.
  • Candidates must have a strong desire to work in a construction environment and prior field construction experience will be considered an asset.
  • Familiarity with scheduling concepts such as relationship logic, time impact analysis, critical path method, and float.
  • Business Analysis, Data Analytics, Information Technology or equivalent work experience.
  • Proficiency in data analytics tools and software (e.g., Visio, Excel, Power BI).
  • Strong communication and visualization skills.
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Experience in an enterprise system model, managing multiple users and environments.
  • Knowledge of Primavera P6 (Web and Professional) is an asset.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at careers@pcl.com with the position and location you are interested in.

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

Employee Status:Regular Full-Time

Company:PCL Constructors Inc.

Primary Location:Edmonton, Alberta (Corporate)

Job:Scheduling Systems Analyst

Requisition:10676

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