Planner/scheduler - Edmonton, Canada - Ledcor

Ledcor

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Job Summary:

You are a Planner/Scheduler with an Industrial construction background. Our Industrial division is expanding and working on some very exciting projects all across British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan.

As the Scheduler, you will be responsible for the planning, development and coordination of the project schedule including tracking issues, analyzing data and providing reports to key stakeholders and clients.

We provide a competitive total compensation package, excellent training, benefits, RSP's and career growth potential with advancement opportunities within our diversified company.

Join our True Blue team today
Essential Responsibilities

Prepare and distribute the schedule including any required updates
Monitor and reports on progress of work and any problems that affect the planned schedule
Contribute to the development of working schedules for Estimating as required, prior to proposal date, which sufficiently illustrates the sequence of work activities and contract time
Contribute to the development & planning of AWP/IWP's with discipline superintendents & coordinators
Maintain master schedule for each project and identifies and records the impact of work performed and not performed as scheduled. Including resource loading / levelling, baselining, lookaheads, & whatif analysis'
Consult the appropriate project team members and estimating procedures as a means of ensuring that proper planning is completed prior to the commencement of work
Provide information as needed on the content, modification, or presentation of project schedule and works with Construction/Project Managers to modify schedule as needed
Expand and updates professional knowledge and hones training skills in order to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity
Combine information from all disciplines into an integrated and sensible schedule. Analyze data and report progress of work, including critical path, earned value, and any issues that affect the planned schedule
Understand changes in sequence & paths of construction. Provide input to discipline leads of priority work streams & timelines necessary to meet project needs & completion dates
Collect information and work with superintendents in board room / trailer / truck
Effectively communicate the outcome of the schedule update development process by presenting targeted and relevant information in an effective format
Facilitate planning execution sessions with construction management & discipline leads
Work with project leadership to make decisions concerning risk and opportunity management
Interface with operations, subcontractors, vendors and owner to discuss impact of work and resolutions for problems or concerns
Develop corrective action plans & mitigation strategies based on schedule & critical path analysis
Prepare and present basis of schedule

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in a similar role
Engineering Degree, Technology Diploma or Journeyperson certificate
Thorough understanding of construction execution strategy
Experience using Microsoft Project, Primavera (P6)
Experience developing/maintaining resource loaded schedules
Understanding of Earned Value Measurement reporting
Proficient in Excel
Superior organizational and planning abilities

Additional Information:

Company Description
The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America's most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.

But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now

Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.