Scheduler

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is and building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on :

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we :

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs , and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction . With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people.

We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the opporutnity?

Reporting to the Scheduling Manager, the scheduler will be responsible for supporting the development and maintenance of comprehensive project schedules during the project development, execution, and close-out phases.

Throughout the project life cycles, the Scheduler will gather and interpret data from a variety of sources to conduct schedule analysis and provide essential reporting to support the project team to ensure successful completion of assigned projects.

This is a permanent, full-time position. While the job is primarily based out of our Edmonton office, on-site work will be necessary on a rotation basis depending on project needs.

The candidate must be prepared to work at various locations as part of their responsibilities.

What you'll do here :

• Communicate with the Project Controls Manager, Project Manager, Superintendents, and the project team to generate, monitor, and maintain detailed construction schedule in accordance with the project execution plan.
• Work closely with estimation teams to build bid schedules for proposals in coordination with cost estimates.
• Develop execution schedules using Primavera for various projects & their different stages as appropriate (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning).
• Generate comprehensive schedules in a variety of formats and details to satisfy different user requirements.
• Identify the critical path & near critical path within the schedules.
• Interface the schedule with the project budget and resource load it with labour and material resources based on the project approved budget hours and quantity.
• Ensure Aecon as well as Client Standards for Scheduling are aligned.
• Develop various project controls reports as required (Bar Charts, S-curves, Productivity, Manpower Histograms, Commodity Curves, etc.).
• Review and analyze the schedules submitted by other parties contributing to the project.
• Update project schedule, monitor actual progress and compare the updates with the baseline, and report progress against schedule in the required format.
• Analyze project schedule issues and propose corrective actions for timely completion of the project.
• Analyze productivity, trends, and forecasts and update their impact on the schedule, project budget and cost.
• Attend management, project team, and client meetings as required providing the necessary project control reports.
• Keep track of change orders and extra work orders in the schedule.
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.

What you bring to the team :

• Post-secondary education - Bachelor of Science (Engineering discipline) or C.E.T.
• Between three and five (3 to 5) years of scheduling and planning experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Excellent knowledge of Earned Value principles.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with Access & Power BI is an asset.
• Proficiency with Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD)is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks within a high-pressure work site environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
• Willingness for continuous learning and advancement of technical knowledge.
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.
• Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Open to project assignment, work in remote work locations and for extended work hours as required.
30+ days ago