Senior Scheduler

Pomerleau; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth through real development

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking a Senior Scheduler to join the Technical Office team in Canada. This role drives scheduling across multi‑project infrastructure and building initiatives, supporting Project Directors, Project Managers and superintendents from pre‑construction through execution.

You will shape scheduling strategy, monitor progress, and ensure schedule integrity with cost loading and risk analyses. Responsibilities include developing baselines, updating schedules, preparing reports,

Qualifications

• Completed a construction related certificate program, diploma or degree.
• 7‑10+ years of hands‑on scheduling experience in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction disciplines in industrial, building or civil infrastructure projects.
• Used most recognized scheduling software such as Primavera P6.
• Project control experience such as cost loads, risk analyses, change management processes.
• Curiosity and rigorous, also good communication skills.
• This role requires eligibility to obtain a valid Government of Canada security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit the project baseline schedule according to the contract and specifications.
• Maintain accurate schedules and clear communication while evaluating real progress.
• Review, interpret, and update construction schedules and milestones.
• Analyze schedule data and variances to identify and troubleshoot key project issues, implementing required development and maintenance.
• Organize baseline schedule development and progress updates with the project team.
• Prepare progress reports, issue progress schedules to the client, and support client schedule meetings.
• Lead schedule update meetings with subs and project partners.
• Be a communication bridge between schedule stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Curiosity

Education

Construction certificate/diploma/degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you. As a Senior Scheduler working in the Technical Office team at Pomerleau Construction, you will play a pivotal role driving collaboration and communication as it relates to scheduling multiple types of projects. Supporting our large‑scale building and infrastructure projects – from $150 million and more – you will provide support to Project Directors, Project Managers and superintendents in the creation of scheduling strategy during the pre‑construction phase and oversee scheduling progress during the execution phase.

What You Will Do

• Prepare and submit the project baseline schedule according to the contract and specifications.
• Work with your team to maintain accurate schedules and clear communication while evaluating real progress.
• Effectively review, interpret, and update the construction schedules and project milestones.
• Analyze schedule data and variances to identify and troubleshoot key project issues, implementing required development and maintenance.
• Organize baseline schedule development and progress updates with the project team.
• Implement scheduling norms and standards, respecting internal processes regarding scheduling management.
• Prepare progress reports, issue progress schedules to the client, and support the project team with client schedule‑related meetings.
• Integrate progress, analyze data, identify variances, and propose mitigation measures.
• Produce documentation including narratives and resource curves.
• Develop, review, and analyze budget and cost monitoring activities, perform cost control/analysis, and assess performance during progress updates.
• Assure the cost and schedule integrity process measurement by maintaining the alignment between deliverables, work packages and standard WPS.
• Prepare contract claims and negotiate contract revisions, adjustments, and additions with stakeholders.
• Represent the company on matters such as RFQ/RFP processes and contract negotiations.
• Prepare the procurement schedule, including the process of purchasing building materials and assigning activities for subcontractors and project‑dependent crews.
• Submit scheduling contractual documents as per internal processes and participate in client scheduling meetings if needed.
• Lead schedule update meetings with participation from subs and/or project partners.
• Act as communication support between schedule stakeholders.
• Supervise and coordinate tasks/activities of coordinators and schedulers within the project or across smaller projects and be responsible for the quality of their work.
• Ensure new employees are trained on Pomerleau’s best practices and scheduling techniques.
• Depending on the scale, work in parallel on multiple projects.
• Assist with risk analyses and oversee cost loading in the schedules.
• Participate in the change management process.
• Be a key member of the project wrap‑up process.

This Role Could Be For You If You Have

• Completed a construction related certificate program, diploma or degree.
• 7‑10+ years of hands‑on scheduling experience in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction disciplines, in industrial, building or civil infrastructure projects.
• Used most recognized scheduling software in your previous experiences such as Primavera P6.
• Project control experience such as cost loads, risk analyses, change management processes.
• Curiosity and rigorous, also good communication skills.
• This role requires eligibility to obtain a valid Government of Canada security clearance. Preferred candidates eligible for clearance will be prioritized.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching.
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles.
• Employee stock ownership program.
• Career growth through real development opportunities.
• Transit pass reimbursement.
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one.