Sr. Scheduler

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects 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.

About Us

Aecon is Canada’s largest nuclear constructor currently employing 2000+ highly skilled workers. With 50 years of successful history of building nuclear infrastructure, 413 approved Canadian supplier base, and 300+ qualified nuclear procedures, Aecon is well positioned for the development and construction of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Aecon offers an unparalleled depth of expertise and a comprehensive capability that can be called upon to deliver an integrated solution to virtually any construction challenge. Aconc Nuclear is undertaking efforts to replace key components at the Darlington and Bruce Power plants as part of each Life Extension Program to allow operation for another 40+ years. The scope of work includes removal and replacement of calandria tubes, pressure tubes, feeders, and steam generators as well as technical development, construction management and trade labour. Aconc Nuclear is also at the forefront of the next generation of nuclear power in Canada by fabricating and constructing the first of a kind SMR facility in Darlington and other potential new‑build large‑scale reactors.

What You’ll Do Here

• Participate in proposal and estimating efforts to ensure transition between project estimates and baselines.
• Assist in project set‑up, converting bids into baseline budgets, reconciling gaps between bids and contracts.
• Establish and maintain the CBS and control accounts aligned with baseline budgets, schedule, and financial reporting.
• Manage chart of accounts library to ensure consistency and alignment with established budgets; maintain WBS and CBS alignment.
• Liaise with external groups (Accounting, Finance, Procurement, Construction, etc.) to regulate, control, and audit inputs into Project Controls reports.
• Maintain project status update reports, forecast reports, and project dashboards; issue them in a timely manner to internal and external stakeholders (per client requirements).
• Prepare Earned Value Management KPIs to assess project performance.
• Create customized reports or dashboards to adapt to evolving risks and project needs.
• Develop and maintain resource plans, ensuring cost and schedule alignment.
• Conduct detailed analysis of project performance key metrics and propose corrective actions to maintain performance/productivity; flag issues to project leadership.
• Run periodic detailed labor rate analysis to gauge impact of economic factors and actualize cost multiplier assumptions; update forecasts accordingly.
• Enhance Project Controls tools and templates that ensure compliance with contract requirements and internal processes.
• Provide inputs and improve internal guidelines and processes for Project Controls in general and specifically for Cost Control.
• Develop and maintain a change log to track all internal and external changes and monitor progress through the change management process.
• Review the contract to ensure compliance with contract conditions regarding all Project Controls requirements.
• Ensure cost forecasts are updated timely and accurately; base forecasting on performance KPIs and project trends; ensure timely closure of closed cost accounts.
• Coordinate with Finance and Accounting teams to support project‑level financial forecasting and month‑end reporting.
• Liaise with Procurement teams to ensure appropriate subcontractors and purchase order management, accurate incurred cost reporting via timely accruals and invoicing.
• Prepare and update project cash‑flow forecasts in alignment with the project schedule.
• Conduct Cost Risk Analysis periodically based on risk management and schedule progress data.

What You Bring To The Team

• 8-12 years of Project Controls experience.
• College and/or University degree in a related field, or applicable work experience.
• Applied knowledge of Earned Value principles and cost engineering/cost control.
• Applied knowledge of Project Management and Project Controls principles, including experience with concepts of PMBOK.
• Experience working in SAP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Visio.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Ability to produce, read, and manipulate schedules and scheduling curves/reports.
• Organizational skills to handle multiple tasks within a high‑pressure work‑site environment.
• Interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
• Willingness for continuous learning and advancement of technical knowledge.
• Detail‑oriented and customer‑focused.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Construction