Construction Scheduler (Water, Wastewater & Pumping Stations)

Department: Operations Job Summary The Construction Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, analyzing, and communicating project schedules for complex heavy civil infrastructure projects, with a focus on water treatment, wastewater treatment, pumping stations, and related civil, mechanical, electrical, and I&C scopes. Working closely with Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, consultants, and owners, the Scheduler builds and maintains Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules from pre-construction through commissioning and turnover, supports change management, and provides schedule visibility that drives safe, predictable, and on-time project delivery. Responsibilities - Developing fully integrated CPM baseline schedules for water/wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, reservoirs, and related linear works (e.g., siteworks, underground services, yard piping), including design/permit interfaces where applicable. - Building schedule logic, constraints, calendars, and work breakdown structures (WBS) aligned to contract requirements, execution strategy, procurement plans, and construction sequencing. - Incorporating key project phases including submittals/approvals, procurement and fabrication, civil/structural, process/mechanical installations, electrical and instrumentation, SCADA/controls integration, testing, start-up, commissioning, and turnover. - Maintaining and updating project schedules at agreed intervals (weekly/bi-weekly/monthly), incorporating verified field progress, production rates, approved changes, and forecasted activities. - Preparing short-interval plans and lookaheads (e.g., 2–6 week and 90-day) to support field execution, trade coordination, and material/equipment readiness. - Performing critical path and near-critical path analysis, float consumption analysis, milestone trend analysis, and variance reporting; clearly communicate schedule risks and recovery options. - Facilitating schedule review meetings with project teams and trade partners to validate sequencing, duration assumptions, constraints, and responsibility handoffs. - Supporting change management by preparing time impact analyses (TIA) and schedule narratives for scope changes, RFIs, design revisions, unforeseen conditions, and owner-directed changes. - Assisting project teams with extension-of-time requests and schedule-related claim documentation by maintaining clear schedule records, assumptions, and contemporaneous updates. - Developing recovery schedules and acceleration scenarios as required (re-sequencing, overtime/shift work, additional crews, alternative means and methods), including pros/cons and schedule impacts. - Producing schedule deliverables and reporting (e.g., baseline and update reports, S-curves, histograms/resource or manpower curves where required, key milestone summaries, and executive dashboards). - Interfacing with owners, consultants, and third-party schedulers to align reporting formats, update cycles, and compliance with specification requirements. - Ensuring schedule integrity and quality control (logic checks, open ends, constraints, calendar alignment, progress methodology, and version control). - Promoting a collaborative, safety-first approach by integrating schedule planning with site logistics, access constraints, and safe work sequencing. - Other duties, as required. Job Requirements - 5+ years of progressive construction scheduling / project controls experience, preferably with a general contractor or heavy civil contractor. - Demonstrated experience scheduling water/wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, or similar process/mechanical infrastructure projects (civil + MEP + I&C). - Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent experience will be considered. - Strong understanding of construction means and methods, procurement sequencing, commissioning/turnover requirements, and interface management across multiple trades. - Experience working with contract schedule specifications, owner/consultant review processes, and schedule update governance. - Working knowledge of schedule risk, delay concepts, and the fundamentals of time impact analysis and schedule narratives. - Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project, including building logic-driven CPM schedules and producing schedule reports. - Strong Microsoft Excel skills for progress tracking, quantity/production analysis, and schedule reporting. - Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, contract documents, and project execution plans to build schedule scope and logic. - Familiarity with project management and document control platforms (e.g. Viewpoint, SharePoint) is considered an asset. - Clear written and verbal communication skills; confident presenting schedule status, risks, and recovery strategies to project leadership and external stakeholders. - Strong planning mindset with the ability to translate scope into executable sequencing and measurable milestones. - Analytical and detail-oriented; able to identify logic gaps, missing scope, and schedule drivers early. - Proactive problem-solver who escalates risks with options and recommendations. - Collaborative partner to project teams; able to influence without direct authority. - Organized and disciplined with version control, documentation, and schedule governance. - Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with multiple competing deadlines. Top benefits and perks: As a team member at SKYGRiD Construction you’ll enjoy: - Opportunity to contribute to technically complex infrastructure that supports communities (water, wastewater, and critical utility systems). - A collaborative team environment with strong field/ office partnership. - Competitive compensation and benefits package (based on experience). - Career development opportunities within project controls, operations and leadership pathways. Pay Transparency: The estimated salary range for this role is $80,000- $120,000. The posted salary range reflects the expected base pay for this role. Actual compensation will depend on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. SKYGRiD is committed to pay equity and transparency, and further details will be shared during the hiring process. Working Conditions: - This role is project- based and may require a mix of office and jobsite work to validate progress and support short-interval planning. - Travel within the GTA and Ontario to active project sites is required, as needed. - The Scheduler is expected to work closely with field leadership to ensure schedules reflect real-world constraints, safety requirements, and execution plans. SKYGRiD is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment (if applicable) process as required under SKYGRiD’s Accessibility policies and procedures. Applicants must make their accommodation needs known upon requests for interviews. Visit our website at www.skygrid.ca to explore other opportunities with SKYGRiD. SKYGRiD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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