Construction technician Jobs in Waterloo, ON

Loftin Construction specializes in general contracting, construction management, design-build, and integrated project delivery services. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to delivering excellence and integrity in every project. Our mission is to be the most trusted general contractor in the industry with a reputation of honour. We do this by creating a culture of honour and integrity in our practices & promoting personal achievement and growth for our staff. Learn more about our team at www.loftin.ca.

The Scheduler develops and manages the project schedules for mid-rise and high-rise residential projects. They are responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating project schedules to ensure our projects are completed on time and within budget. The Scheduler is a detail-oriented problem solver with the ability handle multiple projects simultaneously. Strong oral and written communication skills are key. This role is hybrid in Toronto or Kitchener-Waterloo / Stratford and will require occasional travel to sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning : Work in collaboration with Project Managers and other Stakeholders to understand project requirements, timelines, objectives, and scope. Develop detailed project schedules, including start and finish dates, for each phase on the construction project, creating detailed project scheduled using industry standard software (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project) for all phases of construction.
• Resource Allocation : Allocate resources, such as labour, materials, equipment, etc, efficiently across various projects and project tasks to ensure that work progresses on schedule.
• Risk Management : Identify and assess potential risks that may impact project timeline. Develop contingency plans to mitigate risks, losses, or disruptions to the schedule.
• Monitoring and Updating : Provide updates on project schedules throughout the project lifecycle, and monitor progress of activities against the planned schedule. Communicate updates in regular virtual or in-person meetings.
• Reporting : Generate and distribute weekly and monthly progress reports, including Gantt charts, critical path analysis, and schedule variance updates.
• Onsite Support : Occasionally visit project sites to monitor progress, attend site meetings, and provide assistance as needed. Develop and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement : Participate in project review meetings and contribute ideas for improving project management and project scheduling processes and procedures.

Qualifications

We are committed to building and fostering an environment where our team feels included, valued, and heard. We believe that a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enables us to make the world better for everyone. We will provide accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr