Senior Project Controls Specialist (Scheduler)

NES Fircroft; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Toronto is seeking a Project Controls Specialist (Scheduler) to lead project controls processes and ensure client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management, extensive experience in project controls, and expertise in scheduling. Responsibilities include project set-up, developing scheduling reports, and assisting with change orders.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years direct project controls experience.
• Must have field experience for detailed construction schedules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform project set-up in planning software.
• Develop and maintain scheduling reports and forecasts.
• Assist with upstream and downstream change orders.

Skills

Project Controls

Scheduling

Cost Management

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Project Controls Specialist (Scheduler)

Location: Toronto, ON

Contract Length: Oct 27, 2025 – Oct 24, 2026

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 40 hrs / week (3 days in office, 2 wfh; site visits as required)

Description: The Senior Project Controls Specialist leads project controls processes and consults with the project management team to ensure client satisfaction specific to Scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Perform project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
• Input data, maintain logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
• Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts on small projects.
• Responsible for following project execution plans.
• Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
• Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
• Assist with upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
• Assist with the development of a cash flow.
• Assist in the development of various levels of schedules.
• Apply logic ties within the schedule.
• Perform resource loading of a schedule.
• Coordinate project schedules and assist with the development of scheduling reports.
• Retrieve, review and distribute pre-programmed scheduling reports along with back-up documentation.
• Updates and documents schedule progress.
• Develop and maintain an earned value management system.
• Understanding and verification of progress measurement.
• Develop and maintain progress curves.
• Assist with material takeoffs.
• Assist quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
• Assist with field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 8-10 years direct project controls experience.
• Must have field experience in order to facilitate and produce detailed construction schedules and interface those construction schedules with engineering and procurement activities.
• Transmission & Distribution experience a major asset
• Experience with OPC an asset
• Prior experience with critical path scheduling, project cost management, estimating and document control required.
• Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Must have excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expert user of Microsoft Office, Oracle Primavera P6 project management software, and Earned Value Management system.
• Willingness to accept long term field assignments.
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification - Ability to obtain
• Must be able to pass a D&A test prior to starting work