Project Scheduler - Utilities

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald's Western Utilities team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Black & McDonald is actively seeking a Project Scheduler to join our Western Utilities team. This is an exciting new role suited to a highly motivated Project Scheduler who excels in a collaborative setting and will work in close partnership with the Manager, Scheduling and Claims Avoidance, based in Ontario, to support utility projects across Western Canada.

In this role, the Project Scheduler will play a key part in driving project execution across the West. You will lead the development, coordination, and maintenance of resource‑loaded schedules that align with approved baselines; actively monitor progress, analyze variances, incorporate change orders, and develop recovery strategies to keep projects on track; ensure all client milestones and deliverables are met; and support multiple projects simultaneously, contributing directly to successful project outcomes.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules covering scope development, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Prepare preliminary and bid‑phase schedules based on RFP documentation, scope requirements, and tender specifications.
• Work with Project Managers, estimators, planners, and subcontractors to build activity plans, define milestones, and establish project controls.
• Create cost‑ and resource‑loaded schedules, perform resource‑levelling, and generate forecasts, histograms, and production‑rate tracking.
• Monitor schedule progress, analyze trends and variances, adjust forecasts, and prepare progress and performance reports.
• Support risk reviews by identifying schedule risks, analyzing impacts, and incorporating mitigation strategies into the schedule.
• Coordinate regularly with Project Managers, supervisors, subcontractors, and clients to gather updates and align schedule priorities.
• Attend on‑site meetings as required to support schedule coordination and progress verification.
• Support cost control, document control and change management, through accurate schedule data and reporting.
• Assist with monthly job invoicing by providing schedule‑based progress data and supporting documentation.
• Prepare weekly look‑ahead schedules, productivity updates, monthly forecasts and WIP reports, and quarterly progress summaries.
• Maintain accurate project records, notes, and documentation to support updates, presentations, and close‑out activities.
• Assist in developing project‑specific planning procedures and internal control processes.
• Provide technical and administrative support to project operations, including reporting, planning, monitoring progress, estimating, and scheduling.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
• Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
• Customer Focus (understands the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
• Holds Self and Others Accountable (takes personal responsibility to meet commitments)
• Teamwork and Collaboration (works cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
• Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Project Scheduler utilizing Oracle Primavera P6
• Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• Experience working on high risk, high complexity projects
• Claims experience, an asset

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Solid understanding of engineering and construction workflows
• Strong understanding of how planning and scheduling integrate with cost management, with hands-on experience developing and monitoring project cost and schedules
• Advanced knowledge of project management tools and programs eg. MS Project., Excel, Visio, PowerPoint; JD Edwards, Procore, are assets
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Excellent communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively
• Self driven, motivated, and able to work independently
• Travel to project sites, as required
• This position is currently based in‑office in Leduc, AB. Please note the office is scheduled to relocate to Acheson, AB by year-end.

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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