Scheduler/ Planner - Winnipeg, Canada - Bird Construction

Bird Construction

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Scheduler/ Planner - Hybrid

Where Greatness Grows

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people - where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution.

Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy.

Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives.

From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada's skylines coast-to-coast.

Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible.

Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

We are a dynamic team of over 5,000 with a range of professions, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. This breadth of diversity in people and opportunities is one of greatest aspects of building your career with Bird. Every trajectory looks different. At Bird, you hold the pen, and you write your story. As you unlock your potential, you are surrounded by a team that supports you every step of the way.

Be a part of our team, where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners.

You will build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset. Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Planner/Scheduler is responsible for working closely with the operations group on planning, scheduling, forecasting, and schedule risk management.

They will ensure the project schedule is effectively managed through the various phases of construction for the project.

This position can be based out of any Bird office and will include periodic visits to Winnipeg.

What You Will Be Working On

Lead baseline schedule development and maintenance effort. Validate baseline information.
Assist the project team to update schedule on a weekly basis, by assessing actual work done in the field and analyze effort expended. Perform critical path analysis.
Provide analysis of schedule data to identify key project issues.
Assist in coordinating schedule inputs from all parts of the project.
Identify and analyze schedule variances and recommend associated corrective actions.
Assist the project team to present the project schedule to the client.
Expert ability to utilize drawings and specifications as a basis for structuring the project schedule.
Assist the project team to measure progress and review the subcontractor's progress.
Review subcontract schedule status and provide the project team with input on subcontract performance.
Conduct or assist in performance measurement and associated schedule trends.
Lead the preparation of various levels of project reports to meet project needs.
Lead project planning and scheduling review meetings.
Ensure internal and external deadlines are met consistently.
Lead the business in the development of a productivity database for selfperform and subcontractor productivity rates.
Track productivity on self perform work.
Assist the regional teams setting pursuit strategies related to project schedules as directed.

What We Are Looking For

Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Technology or a combination of equivalent skills and field
5+ years' experience within a project controls group, construction management and scheduling
Engineering and commercial construction experience
Working knowledge of multidiscipline commercial construction activities
Healthcare project experience would be an asset
Advanced MS Project and Excel skills, knowledge of Primavera 6 an asset
Proficient understanding of all areas within project management
Experience in all aspects of project scheduling including logic development, progress measurement, schedule impact analysis, resource loading/leveling, schedule risk analysis, etc.
Familiar with construction contracting and the scheduling implications of contract terms
Ability to produce Progress Curves, Commodity progress and Manpower Analysis
Knowledgeable of scope control and change management and ability to incorporate directed changes into schedule baseline
Knowledgeable in earned value methodology
Proven ability to develop and assess change order impacts to baseline schedule
Ability to articulate change order impacts to project schedule
Familiar with cost analysis integration and forecasting as it relates to planning and scheduling
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well independently and with diverse personalities and work force
Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups
Strong written and oral communication skills
Able to manag