Planner & Scheduler - Buildings

Overview

Create/maintain complex building project schedules, analyze delays, and report performance.

Key Responsibilities

• schedule development
• critical path
• risk assessment
• performance reporting
• cash flow
• client liaison

Tasks

-Develop commissioning schedules for complex projects, where applicable -Track and report on schedule float -Review schedules prepared by junior Scheduler / Planners and / or non-schedulers to identify quality issues and risks, define optimum risk response plan to complete the project on time, and ensure the schedule is robust and appropriate to support potential extension of time claims -Identify risks and review with the site team to identify if the risk is acceptable or if corrective action needs to be taken -Perform review and integration of risk registers and labour productivities -Define criticality criteria as per the contract documents and identify and communicate critical path and near critical path activities -Identify and communicate areas of risk and opportunity as it relates to the project schedule, participate in response planning, and share past experiences and lessons learned with the project team -Report schedule performance in the form of a regularly published Schedule Performance Report that contains progress dashboards, Earned Value Analysis / Schedule Performance Index, S-curves, Heatmaps, Milestone Trend Analysis, Variance Analysis, and areas of concern, and mentor junior Planners / Schedulers in the development of such reports -Work and establish a positive rapport with the client (or client scheduling consultants) to approve and establish a project baseline schedule that reflects the project duration and project milestones as defined in the contract documents -Liaise with subtrades and field superintendents for input into the project schedule and look-aheads -Understand contract obligations as they relate to the project schedule and project milestones, and define and communicate the drivers and interfaces with third parties that may affect such milestones in the schedule basis narrative -Carry out schedule revisions when required -Prepare schedule updates, including cash flow updates, as per GMS guidelines, and implement and lead the schedule update process when working remotely on a project -Highlight the need for corrective action relating to production and lead discussions on such corrective actions, schedule mitigation measures, and resequencing with the project team -Assist in preparing the project master schedule for major projects in accordance with the contract requirements and company best practices using the Critical Path Method with guidance from the Planning / Scheduling Manager -Negotiate stringent scheduling specifications to suit the complexity of the project

Requirements

• pmp
• scheduling
• delay analysis
• complex schedules
• engineering degree
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-PMP, PMI-SP, PSP designation is an asset -Planning / Scheduling experience in a variety of delivery methods (Design-Build, CM, PPP, Alliance, etc.) -Experience in different delay analysis techniques is an asset -Experience working on multiple projects from initiation to close out -Possess good understanding of and ability to utilize different methodologies of delay analysis in the industry and work with external delay experts to provide support and oversight for extension of time claims -Experience working on large complex schedules -Equivalent to completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school; degree in Engineering or Construction Management is preferred -Direct exposure to the construction industry is required -5+ years of Planning / Scheduling experience in the required field (buildings, healthcare is an asset)

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Benefits

-Salary range is $100,000 - $140,000 and will be commensurate with education and experience -Pension savings plan with employer match -3 to 5 weeks of vacation per year, with credit for prior industry experience -Excellent Flexible Health & Dental benefits plan, Life and Disability Insurance

About Graham

-From humble beginnings, the company has expanded its operations across the UK and internationally. -Specializes in delivering complex, large-scale projects in sectors like energy, infrastructure, and residential. -Has a proven track record of successfully completing projects in both the public and private sectors. -Known for managing intricate projects with diverse technical requirements. -Focus on quality and innovation in the construction industry.

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