Scheduler/Project Controls Specialist

Description

• Maintain change control and the change order register.Assess progress measurement and developing/updating progress curves for progress reporting.
• Perform Critical Path Analysis, identify and analyse critical paths/activities to ascertain project completion in time and in budget, including forecasting delays and evaluation of alternative scenarios.
• Verify the accuracy of all cost information including confirmation that costs have been properly coded and allocated to the project budget.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, feeding, reconciling, and maintaining valuable project control databases and reports for projects.
• Supports the manager in creating and administering project execution plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Monitor project costs and commitment to budget and forecast.
• Prepare forecasts and cost trend reports.Review and evaluate trends and their impact on project costs.
• Develop an Integrated Master Schedule of the project according to owner standards and approved scheduling tool.
• Responsible for EVM during all project stages. Perform Current Schedule and Cost (EV, AC) vs. Performance Measurement Baseline, compare and highlight major activity deviations between the original baseline and the current plan based on monthly updates.
• Produce required accounting and project cost reports including analysis on deviations, under-runs, and over-runs.
• Manage and ensure the reconciliation of program controls data with financial and performance systems, coordinating with Project Managers.
• Supports the manager on day-to-day operational aspects of the project and scope including project monitoring and controls during the project lifecycle.
• Maintaining change control and the change order register.

Requirements

• Primavera (preferred) and/or MS Project experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Project controlling/ project cost management.
• Project management or project controls certification: PMP, CAMP, or PMI-SP or similar.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related discipline.
• Must have good analytical ability and technical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills required to interact effectively with project managers and subconsultants.
• Must generally understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Project.
• Must have a general understanding in the areas of Project Management, Building Design & Construction, Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling, Building Cost Modelling and Risk Analysis.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, to understand contracts, specifications, organize information and use microcomputer. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required.
• SAP experience required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Construction Project Scheduling required.
• Prior experience in substations, transmission, distribution, gas, hydro plans, or smart grids.
• Must be articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and good decision-making abilities.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance