Scheduling Engineer

Description

• Collaborate with project team to develop project schedule based on Critical Path Method (CPM) logic-generated baseline schedules using scheduling software.
• Engage with Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) team to align and coordinate schedules and models.
• Review Pull Plan and revise schedule accordingly and incorporate Last Planner System into schedule.
• Develop thorough understanding of work breakdown structure and its importance for large or multiple smaller construction projects with more complex scheduling activities.
• Develop relationships with project stakeholders for communication of overall project plan and to support project performance and promote value of scheduling.
• Collaborate with and participate in Business Development (BD) and Marketing teams to develop and prepare proposal scheduling activities and related materials.
• Conduct project site progress walks to capture scheduling progress data.
• Collaborate with project team to identify events and change order management and identify events that impact project schedule and to develop project schedule time impact analysis.
• Apply continuous improvement methodology to daily tasks and activities and to improve Scheduling operations.
• Generate scheduling reports and summaries based on client requests or needs. Provide monthly scheduling progress for Operations Review Meetings (ORMs) or other project review sessions.
• Create target comparison models and look-ahead schedules to provide progress updates, present findings, and explain risks to project stakeholders, and create recovery strategies to support project adherence to schedule.
• Provide support and guidance to project end-users (individuals or groups) to develop proficiency in using scheduling software.
• Collaborate with project team (e.g., Engineer and Superintendent) to confirm Contract Item List (CIL), develop Required On Job (ROJ) dates for schedule, and review Procurement Schedule to track and assess subcontractor commitments.
• Study schedule deliverables prior to publication or distribution. Ask challenging questions regarding schedule content to enhance accuracy of schedule.
• Contribute information required to update project schedule dashboard.
• Define project schedule metrics and monitor and track critical path activities to achieve predicted forecasted end-date.
• Develop and update cost and/or resource loaded schedules as requested.
• Challenge project team based on previous, current, and future schedule data for As Built vs. Planned progress.
• Review and recommend decisions related to performance of work regarding scheduling, delivery, logistics, and Trade staffing levels.
• Collaborate with project departments (e.g., Preconstruction, Commissioning, Procurement, Construction) to prepare detailed schedules.

Requirements

• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and Trade practices
• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field, with minimum of 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Knowledge of estimating to support project schedule development
• Large construction project experience (>$50m)
• Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to develop project schedule
• Knowledge of scheduling comparison tools (e.g., Acumen Fuse, Change Inspector)
• Experience in construction positions (e.g., Field Engineer, Assistant Superintendent, or related)
• Process and analytical skills to make decisions
• Reference ‘Scheduling Playbook’ to understand and adhere to company and Scheduling policies, practices, procedures, and activities.
• Ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines
• Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaborative tools
• Proficient use of scheduling software applications (e.g., Oracle Primavera P6)
• Familiar with earned value concepts and using construction resources to validate productivity and durations

Benefits

• Limited travel

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance