Scheduler/Plannner

Bird Construction•Bedford, NS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Operations Director, the Scheduler/Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, forecasting, and managing schedule risk to support project execution within a fast-paced, schedule-driven construction environment, where effective planning and scheduling are critical to maintaining timelines and ensuring the successful delivery of mission-critical infrastructure. This role is based out of office in Bedford, NS and may require occasional travel to client sites across Canada.

Requirements

Degree in engineering, construction, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years’ experience in project controls, scheduling, or construction planning.
Strong knowledge of Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel
Experience with earned value, critical path, and schedule risk analysis
Understanding of EPC or construction project environments
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

P. Eng and PMP an asset

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain baseline project schedules
Update schedules regularly based on field progress and project inputs
Perform critical path analysis and identify scheduling risks
Analyze schedule data and provide insights to the project team
Coordinate schedule inputs across all project disciplines
Identify schedule variances and recommend corrective actions
Support Project Managers in presenting schedules to clients
Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
Monitor subcontractor schedule performance
Lead planning and scheduling review meetings
Prepare project reports and progress updates
Track productivity and support development of productivity benchmarks
Support pursuit and execution strategies related to project schedules
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support project and operational requirements