Scheduler

Aecon • Pickering, ON

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About The Position

As part of a consortium agreement Aecon Nuclear and Siemens Energy have been awarded a contract with Ontario Power Generation to support the Turbine Generator Refurbishment units 5-8 at Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. Beginning in 2026 Aecon will support the validation phase, construction work package preparation, component procurement and construction execution.

Requirements

• 8-12 years of Project Controls experience
• College and/or University degree in related field, OR applicable work experience
• Applied knowledge of the “Earned Value” principles and cost engineering/cost control
• Applied knowledge of Project Management and Project Controls principles, including experience with concepts of PMBOK
• Experience working in SAP systems and proficient in Microsoft Excel & Visio
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Primavera P6
• Ability to produce read and manipulate schedules and scheduling curves/reports
• Organizational skills to handle multiple tasks within a high-pressure work site environment
• Interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees
• Willingness for continuous learning and advancement of technical knowledge
• Detail oriented and customer focused

Responsibilities

• Participate in proposal and estimating efforts to ensure transition between project estimates and baselines
• Assist in project set-up, converting bids into baseline budgets, reconciling gaps between bids and contracts
• Establish and maintain the CBS and control accounts in alignment with baseline budgets and alignment with Schedule and financial reporting.
• Manage chart of accounts library to ensure consistency and alignment with established budgets; ensure WBS and CBS alignment
• Liaise with external groups (Accounting, Finance, Procurement, Construction, etc.) to regulate, control and audit inputs into Project Controls reports
• Maintain project status update reports , forecast reports, and project dashboards; ensure timely issuance to internal and external stakeholders (per client requirements)
• Prepare Earned Value Management KPIs to assess project performance
• Create customized reports or dashboards to adapt to evolving risks and project needs
• Develop and maintain resource plans, ensuring cost and schedule alignment
• Regularly conduct detailed analysis on project performance key metrics and propose corrective actions to maintain performance/productivity; flag issues to project leadership
• Run periodical detailed labor rate analysis to gauge impact of economic factors and actualize cost multiplier assumptions; update forecasts accordingly
• Enhance Project Controls tools and templates that ensure compliance with contract requirements and internal processes
• Provide inputs and improve internal guidelines and processes for Project Controls in general and specifically for Cost Control
• Develop and maintain a change log to track all internal and external changes and monitor progress through the change management process
• Review the contract to ensure compliance with contract conditions regarding all Project Controls requirements
• Ensure cost forecasts are updated timely and accurately; ensure forecasting is informed by performance KPIs and project trends and ensure timely closure of closed cost accounts
• Coordinate with Finance and Accounting teams to support project level financial forecasting and month end reporting
• Liaise with Procurement teams to ensure appropriate Subcontractors and Purchase order management, accurate incurred cost reporting via timely accruals and invoicing
• Prepare and update project cash flow forecasts in alignment with the project schedule
• Conduct Cost Risk Analysis periodically based on Risk management and Schedule progress data

Benefits

• Support for mental, emotional, and physical well-being for employees and their families
• Career building through Aecon University and Leadership Programs
• Commitment to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments
• Initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Leadership in sustainable construction with a commitment to operating responsibly

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees