Project Scheduler

• Baselining program and project plans to identify, develop, and implement benchmarking data, for the measurement and analysis of variances and root causes.
• Developing and maintaining the Master Project Schedule; planning, coordinating, and monitoring scheduling activities (both performance to date and planned schedule activities).
• Attending design and construction review meetings and contributing to the design and construction process, including timing, sequencing and staging of construct.
• Performing critical path/what-if/variance analysis and earned value management.
• Reporting schedule variances and recommending corrective action.
• Implementing project interface management through schedule updates and reporting.
• Developing, maintaining and evaluating the pre-construction schedule and supporting project management/construction team to review schedule submittals including Contract Baseline Schedule (CBS), Monthly Updated Schedule (MUS), Recovery Schedule, and Count-down Schedule.
• Supporting the preparation of Group and Department reports.
• Communicating with project management team and other staff, to ensure adherence to planning and scheduling policies, procedures, and guidelines.

2. Qualification and Experience Requirements for Project Scheduler

Skills/Knowledge/Experience
 

• Proficient in scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project, etc.)
• Advanced level knowledge of the Primavera P6 and MS Project
• Strong planning, time management, and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and coordination with stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with strong data analysis capabilities
• Construction methods and project sequencing
• Contractual terms and scheduling clauses
• Earned Value Management (EVM) and safety standards
• 5–7+ years in EPC and construction scheduling
• Site experience and collaboration with field teams
• Baseline schedule creation and regular updates
• Delay analysis and claims preparation
• Hands-on experience with reviewing technical documents (drawings, design basis, schedules and estimates) for the purpose of understanding the project scope and development of the detailed schedule with resources and costs
• Experience across various construction sectors (Rail, Transit and civil, infrastructure)
• In-depth knowledge of planning and scheduling principles, methods, procedures, and tools; good understanding of integration between costs, schedule and scope.
• Practical experience related to planning and scheduling through the end-to-end project lifecycle, from project initiation, planning, executing, controlling, monitoring to closing.
• Understanding of both project owner and project execution requirements.
• Ability to be recognized and serve as an expert to project teams to provide technical guidance and recommendations.
• Well-developed organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills to manage large amounts of data.
• Ability to review and evaluate recommendations proposed by others, exercising independent judgment to ensure consistency with business goals.
• Effective interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and influencing skills; demonstrated ability to maintain effective and collaborative work relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong ability to prioritize and balance competing demands in a deadline driven environment.
• Proficient in software applications relevant to the work
• Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees.