Senior Project Controls Specialist (Scheduler)

NES Fircroft Ltd; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking a Project Controls Specialist (Scheduler) in Toronto, ON. The successful candidate will lead project controls processes, develop and implement scheduling reports, and maintain an earned value management system. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with 8-10 years of project controls experience, and be skilled in Microsoft Office and Oracle Primavera P6. This role offers a hybrid work environment with some remote work.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years direct project controls experience required.
• Field experience for detailed construction schedules is essential.
• Expert user of project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls processes and consult with management.
• Develop and implement effective scheduling reports and cost estimates.
• Assist with project execution plans and change orders.

Skills

Project controls experience

Scheduling abilities

Excellent attention to detail

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.
Job Duties
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
Requirements:

• 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

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.