Senior Scheduler: Lead CPM-Driven Project Plans

Dokainish & Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dokainish & Company in Toronto, ON seeks a Senior Scheduler to own complex scheduling across multiple projects. You will develop, manage, and analyze schedules with insight into progress, risks, and opportunities, while leading client-facing activities.

The role is full-time, in-office in downtown Toronto, with mentoring responsibilities and a focus on project controls and health & safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in project scheduling within an engineering, consulting, or professional services environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Deep understanding of the CPM, project controls principles, and earned value management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple schedules across complex projects with competing priorities.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client relationship management skills.
• Collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel and occasionally work outside standard business hours.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, integration, and maintenance of project baseline schedules across all project phases.
• Partner with project managers, clients, and internal teams to ensure schedules are accurate, realistic, and aligned with project goals and contractual obligations.
• Provide expert-level analysis of schedule performance, identifying critical paths, variances, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate and lead schedule review meetings with clients and stakeholders, presenting insights and recommendations with confidence and clarity.
• Conduct detailed schedule impact and delay analyses, supporting claims, forecasts, and recovery plans.
• Champion best practices in schedule management and project controls across the organization.
• Prepare high-quality schedule and progress reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for internal and client use.
• Maintain a strong focus on Health & Safety standards, ensuring compliance with all applicable acts, regulations, and codes.
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering skill development and consistency in scheduling practices.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

CPM / Earned Value

Excel / PowerPoint

Communication / Client mgmt

Collaborative / Proactive

Travel flexibility

Work eligibility Canada

Education

Engineering / Construction Management / Project Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Dokainish & Company in Toronto, ON seeks a Senior Scheduler to own complex scheduling across multiple projects. You will develop, manage, and analyze schedules with insight into progress, risks, and opportunities, while leading client-facing activities.

The role is full-time, in-office in downtown Toronto, with mentoring responsibilities and a focus on project controls and health & safety standards.