Scheduler

Arcadis•Toronto, ON

28d•$93,000 - $139,000•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Scheduler to actively manage and support the delivery of Project Management & Controls services. The role involves providing specialist leadership in schedule development, integration, and control for major projects or programs, enabling effective decision-making through accurate scheduling, forecasting, and performance reporting. The Scheduler will proactively identify and manage program risks and delays, support mitigation strategies, and provide expert schedule and contractual support for change management, Extension of Time claims, and dispute resolution. Additionally, the role supports strong project governance, best practice project controls, and team capability development, while ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
Minimum 10 years’ industry experience in project control and scheduling.
Strong technical knowledge of scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6, with the ability to assess cost and schedule impacts of design or construction changes.
Proven experience working within a design and engineering consultancy environment, including managing or supporting design projects.
Knowledge of engineering and construction work processes and activity sequencing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Rolling Wave scheduling techniques.
Experience supporting multidisciplinary teams on complex infrastructure and marine projects.
Demonstrated ability to excel in team environments.
Expertise in Program Management environments.

Responsibilities

Setting up and maintaining the main design schedule, integrating it with the contractor’s schedule, and developing and managing the Master Schedule to meet program needs and reporting requirements.
Creating accurate forecast schedules, performing both qualitative and quantitative schedule analysis, and undertaking re-baselining and mitigation where required.
Effectively integrating inputs from multiple disciplines.
Creating delay analysis fragments—including Time Impact Analysis (TIA)—and preparing and updating bi-weekly reports and analytics to track planned versus actual performance.
Managing, monitoring, and maintaining project reporting, capturing opportunities, delays, and impacts.
Preparing management-approved KPI metrics and graphics, such as CPI and EV, through the application of Earned Value Management, progress measurement, and performance tracking.
Ensuring contract requirements are understood and applied—covering milestones, frequency, early warnings, and critical paths.
Documenting extension of time requests, assessing the impact of variations, and reviewing and analyzing construction claims.
Providing professional opinions and preparing advice and reports on contractual entitlement and quantification of damages for negotiation and dispute resolution.
Identifying schedule-related risks, participating in project risk reviews, and maintaining the risk register.
Attending meetings, advising clients on progress, schedule, or commercial implications, and collaborating with the project team on all commercial and project control matters.
Mentoring and guiding junior team members on cost and schedule management practices.
Assisting in setting up major projects—including sub-consultancy agreements, management plans, and reports.
Maintaining project-related records such as contracts and change orders.
Identifying and resolving project control issues, working with other team members to propose and implement solutions.
Actively contributing to best practice commercial management leadership within the Performance Excellence Group.
Performing other duties as required by your Line Manager or Arcadis.
Ensuring compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations and guidelines.