Scheduler/project Controls Coordinator - Edmonton, Canada - Valard Group of Companies

Valard Group of Companies

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Valard, is Canada's premier utility contractor, as well as head of the Valard Group of Companies AND part of the Quanta Group, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard has full-service capabilities for transmission, distribution, substations, foundations, telecommunications, and renewable energy.

Requirements:

KEY (CORE) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create and update resource loaded schedules
Assist in planning, coordinating and executing project planning and scheduling activities with project managers and other project stakeholders as requested
Understand corporate Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and how the structures are integrated into Primavera
Create and provide analysis on daily and weekly cost and productivity reports
Evaluate actual construction progress and provide regular schedule updates
Generate lookaheads for project teams as requested
Understand scheduling logic/sequencing with the ability to understand errors and correct where needed
Incorporate change orders into schedules and forecasts, as necessary
Assist in the creation of TILOS schedules
Understand Critical Path Management (CPM) and how it affects deliverables
Assist in budget creation, project tracking and financial forecasts
Assist in the creation of other reports and project analytics

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Postsecondary education in Engineering, Business or Finance
Good working knowledge of scheduling concepts and training in Primavera P6 or MS Project
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Knowledge and /or experience with TILOS is considered an asset
Knowledge and/or experience in Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Critical Path Management (CPM) are considered assets, but not required
Knowledge and/or experience in Power BI is considered an asset, but not required
Excellent written, oral and verbal communication skills
Good analytical, problemsolving and decision making skills

KSAs (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES):

High attention to details and accuracy
Resultsoriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines
Peopleoriented with an ability to establish a high degree of credibility with staff members and client representatives
Possess cultural awareness, and sensitivity to the handling of confidential information
Ability to travel

Benefits
Valard Construction LP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. We offer a competitive salary and a complete range of employee benefits.