Scheduler - ICI

Clark Builders•Edmonton, AB

16d•Onsite

About The Position

At Clark Builders, we’re more than a construction company — we’re purpose driven partners committed to building stronger communities. Serving institutional, commercial, and industrial clients across Western and Northern Canada since 1974, we bring a relationship-based approach, deep expertise, and a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability to everything we do. As part of the Turner Construction family, we offer the personalized culture of a local team with the strength of a global leader. Learn more about our Purpose and what drives us by visiting our Who We Are page. Position Description: The Scheduler develops schedules for large or multiple smaller construction projects with more complex scheduling activities. Revise and review project schedule with project team and monitor and track progress against defined schedule. The position will initially be based out of our main office in Edmonton, Alberta, with the role later shifting to a project site located near Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Certificate from accredited program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field, with minimum of 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Large construction project experience (>$150m)
Prior experience with industrial or campus scheduling
Experience in construction positions (e.g., Project Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, or related)
Proficient use of Primavera P6 scheduling software
Knowledge of scheduling comparison tools (e.g., Acumen Fuse, Change Inspector)
Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and Trade practices
Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to develop project schedule
Knowledge of estimating to support project schedule development
Familiar with earned value concepts and using construction resources to validate productivity and durations
Ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines
Process and analytical skills to make decisions
Highly organized with attention to detail, and able to quickly develop understanding of requirements
Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
Demonstrate professional interpersonal skills to develop relationships with project team members and stakeholders to acquire information and discern impact to schedule
Professional written and verbal communication skills, able to present information clearly to non-technical audiences
Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaborative tools

Responsibilities

Develop thorough understanding of work breakdown structure and its importance for large or multiple smaller construction projects with more complex scheduling activities.
Reference ‘Scheduling Playbook’ to understand and adhere to company and Scheduling policies, practices, procedures, and activities.
Develop relationships with project stakeholders for communication of overall project plan and to support project performance and promote value of scheduling.
Collaborate with project team (e.g., Project Managers and Superintendents) to confirm Contract Item List (CIL), develop Required On Job (ROJ) dates for schedule, and review Procurement Schedule to track and assess subcontractor commitments.
Collaborate with project team to develop project schedule based on Critical Path Method (CPM) logic-generated baseline schedules using scheduling software.
Review and recommend decisions related to performance of work regarding scheduling, delivery, logistics, and Trade staffing levels.
Study schedule deliverables prior to publication or distribution. Ask challenging questions regarding schedule content to enhance accuracy of schedule.
Collaborate with project departments (e.g., Preconstruction, Commissioning, Procurement, Construction) to prepare detailed schedules.
Engage with Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) team to align and coordinate schedules and models.
Define project schedule metrics and monitor and track critical path activities to achieve predicted forecasted end-date.
Contribute information required to update project schedule dashboard.
Create target comparison models and look-ahead schedules to provide progress updates, present findings, and explain risks to project stakeholders, and create recovery strategies to support project adherence to schedule.
Challenge project team based on previous, current, and future schedule data for As Built vs. Planned progress.
Review Pull Plan and revise schedule accordingly and incorporate Last Planner System into schedule.
Collaborate with project team to identify events and change order management and identify events that impact project schedule and to develop project schedule time impact analysis.
Conduct project site progress walks to capture scheduling progress data.
Generate scheduling reports and summaries based on client requests or needs.
Provide monthly scheduling progress for Operations Review Meetings (ORMs) or other project review sessions.
Provide support and guidance to project end-users (individuals or groups) to develop proficiency in using scheduling software.
Collaborate with and participate in Business Development (BD) and Marketing teams to develop and prepare proposal scheduling activities and related materials.
Develop and update cost and/or resource loaded schedules as requested.
Apply continuous improvement methodology to daily tasks and activities and to improve Scheduling operations.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.