Project Planning & Scheduling Specialist

AECOM•Markham, ON

6d•CA$95,000 - CA$130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM Canada is searching for a Project Planning and Scheduling Specialist for a new full-time position based in Markham. This role involves leading the development of Master schedules for Programs, working with various teams, stakeholders, and Clients. The specialist will also lead the development and implementation of project schedules as needed, evaluate the schedule impact of proposed changes, and maintain client-level schedules. Collaboration with other program schedulers to align and integrate schedule interfaces into the master program schedule is crucial. The role requires providing schedule reporting and critical path analysis, identifying and managing schedule risks, and communicating with stakeholders. Involvement in schedule and project status review sessions, highlighting adverse schedule variances for corrective actions, and performing construction schedule reviews and quality checks are key responsibilities. The specialist will also prepare schedule-related reports, assist in WBS development and coding implementation, support schedule analysis and variance investigation, and gather data for schedule updating, progress measurement, and network updating. Familiarity with engineering workflows, basic construction methodology, CPM scheduling concepts, scope control, change management, and Earned Value Management KPIs is expected.

Requirements

University education in Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields with a minimum of 6 years of related experience.
Seven (7) years of experience in construction planning and staging for large infrastructure, Building, and or environmental projects
Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, logistics planning, and resource management
Familiarity with construction methodologies, safety regulations, and environmental considerations
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
University education with applicable further development in Project Management would be preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or AACE Certification preferred.
Primavera P6 – Advanced Level
Familiar with other scheduling applications such as PS project, Tilos, etc.
Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI)

Nice To Haves

University education with applicable further development in Project Management would be preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or AACE Certification preferred.
Primavera P6 – Advanced Level
Familiar with other scheduling applications such as PS project, Tilos, etc.

Responsibilities

Lead development of Master schedules for Program, working with various teams, stakeholders, and Clients
Lead the development and implementation of project schedules as needed
Evaluates the schedule impact of proposed changes to the projects and/or consultancy agreements in accordance with the contract terms.
Maintains client-level schedules and collaborates with other program schedulers to align and integrate schedule interfaces into the master program schedule.
Provides schedule reporting and critical path analysis in line with the program’s reporting requirements.
Knowledge of identifying and managing schedule risks and communicating with the stakeholders
Be involved in the schedule and project status review sessions with project management and/or client, and highlight adverse schedule variances for corrective actions/ mitigation plans
Familiar with construction schedule reviews and quality checks.
Prepare schedule-related reports for the internal team and the client as per the contractual obligations and management requirements in accordance with the company's procedures
Assists in the development and maintenance of WBS and support activities to implement applicable coding.
Supports analysis of the schedule, identifies and investigates project schedule variances
Supports gathering and assembling data for schedule updating.
Supports measurement of project schedule progress and gathers and assembles data for schedule and network updating.