Scheduler

Job Description

The Scheduler is responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining detailed project schedules for large, complex projects. This role involves working closely with project managers, engineering teams, and other stakeholders to ensure that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The Scheduler will play a key role in monitoring project timelines, identifying potential delays, and implementing corrective actions to maintain project momentum.

• Develop comprehensive project schedules using industry-standard scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) for large and complex projects, incorporating input from various departments and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to track project performance, integrating schedule data with cost and scope to assess progress against baseline plans.
• Generate and analyze earned value metrics (e.g., CPI, SPI, EAC) to support project forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting to project stakeholders.
• Track project progress against the established schedule, identifying any deviations, delays, or potential risks. Update schedules regularly to reflect changes and forecast future milestones.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other departments to gather project data, monitor progress, and resolve scheduling conflicts. Ensure that all team members are aligned on schedule requirements and dependencies.
• Identify scheduling risks or potential bottlenecks early on and work with the team to develop mitigation plans. Proactively recommend changes to keep the project on track
• Monitor and manage the project’s critical path to ensure that key milestones and deliverables are met. Ensure timely actions are taken to avoid delays in critical activities.
• Provide regular and detailed reports on the status of the project schedule, including potential delays, impacts to milestones, and the overall timeline. Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, including senior leadership, regarding schedule health.
• Assess the impact of changes or delays in the project scope on the schedule and update the project timeline accordingly. Ensure that all schedule changes are documented and approved.
• Develop project schedule forecasts and update progress tracking tools to reflect real-time project developments, including providing “look-ahead” reports to keep projects on track.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project scheduling, with at least 3 years in a senior scheduling role overseeing complex projects.
• Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional), or other relevant certifications are highly preferred.
• Experience in industries such as construction, engineering, oil & gas, manufacturing, or IT, where large-scale project scheduling is a critical component.

Additional Information

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.