Scheduler - Ottawa, Canada - PCL Construction

PCL Construction

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At PCL/ED, a Joint Venture (PCL/ED), we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just for the next project or what's next in our industry.

We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of.

This is your opportunity to contribute to essential projects in the local community, gain meaningful experience, and establish a career.

At PCL, your ambition will be rewarded in more ways than one. In our culture of ownership, accomplishments are shared - and celebrated - by everyone

Here's how a Scheduler for the Centre Block Project Rehabilitation project located in Ottawa, ON, contributes to our team:

Responsibilities:

Develops and maintains strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders.
Understands project document controls and procedures.
Prepares quantity takeoffs and incorporates the production analysis into the schedule.
Communicates with site staff and subcontractors to determine the actual construction progress and provide regular schedule updates based on provided information.
Completes site walks to verify short term lookaheads. Follows up with project team to validate the schedule.
Contributes in the planning and scheduling process through various construction phases (preconstruction, construction, system completions, etc.).
Supports the interactive planning and scheduling sessions.
Assists project management to create and monitor short term schedules and determine the impact on the master schedule.
Updates the schedule logic.
Provides progress reporting to the project team to ensure subcontractors/crew performance in accordance with milestone dates of the PCL/ED Baseline Schedule.
Creates 2D visual and 4D graphic schedules. 4D schedules are created for larger jobs.
Implements subcontractor schedules into the master project schedule and track progress.
Incorporates resource and or load costing data into schedules as required and align the schedule to other project management tools.
Continuously expands and updates professional knowledge of all scheduling software to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

An Engineering Technology diploma or Engineering bachelor's degree preferred but not mandatory.
Minimum 3 years of industry experience
Basic knowledge of construction specifications, building materials, methods and procedures, and the ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and proposal documents.
Basic Understanding of field construction operations and how a project is constructed, including logical sequencing of work through all phases of the project from pursuit to project closeout.
Ability to complete quantity takeoffs and understand productivity rates
General understanding of planning and scheduling principles, best practices, and techniques
Effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment with multiple stakeholders including estimators, field supervision, subcontractors, project team and clients.
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment while prioritizing work under strict timelines and being flexible to changing needs
Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite and other applicable systems
Basic working knowledge of scheduling software such as Primavera P6 EPPM
Advanced knowledge of the Critical Path Scheduling method related to the construction industry.

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day.

Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education, and healing.

We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let's get started

Employee Status:
Regular Full-Time

Company:
PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

Primary Location:
Ottawa, Ontario

Job:
Scheduler

Requisition: 2683