Senior Scheduler

PCL Construction•Houston, TX

About The Position

As a Senior Scheduler for PCL Industrial Construction Co. in Houston, Texas, you’ll have the opportunity to influence project success by partnering with leadership and field teams to proactively manage risk, milestones, and outcomes. Why Choose PCL? Choose a career with rewards that matter. PCL’s total rewards are designed to support your growth, well-being and future success—because when you succeed, we all do. Our offerings could include: Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value Annual discretionary performance bonuses 401(k) with company match Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services Life, AD&D and disability insurance Paid parental leave and family care support HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of industry experience.
1-4 years of dedicated planning and scheduling with direct hire trades and subcontractors
Position based in Edmonton office to start with transition to camp based project
In-depth knowledge of construction specifications, building materials, methods and procedures, and the ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and proposal documents
Experience with field construction operations and how a project is constructed, including logical sequencing of work through all phases of the project from pursuit to project closeout
Ability to complete quantity take-offs and understand productivity rates with implementation in a project schedule.
Advanced understanding of planning and scheduling principles, best practices, and techniques
Effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to negotiate and to present ideas and content that influence a favorable outcome.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment with multiple stakeholders including estimators, field supervision, subcontractors, project team and clients.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing work for themselves and others, under strict timelines and being flexible to changing needs
Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite and other applicable systems
Advanced working knowledge of Primavera P6 EPPM
Advanced knowledge of the Critical Path Scheduling method related to the construction industry with the ability to teach.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with 3D/4D scheduling tools would be an asset

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders.
Understands project controls and procedures.
Prepares quantity take-offs and incorporates the production analysis into the schedule. Reviews the project cost forecast to validate the forecast schedule. (schedule manager, involved in forecast meeting)
Communicates with site staff and subcontractors to determine the actual construction progress, develop project schedules, and provide regular schedule updates based on provided information.
Communicates and presents schedule updates and complex schedule information to internal and external project stakeholders.
Completes site walks to audit the short- and long-term plans. Follows up with project team to validate the schedule.
Supports the project team with the development and management of project planning and scheduling.
Contributes in the planning and scheduling process through various construction phases (preconstruction, construction, system completions, etc.).
Facilitates interactive planning and scheduling sessions with the project stakeholders.
Assists project management to create and monitor short term schedules and determine the impact on the master schedule.
Identifies and communicates schedule delays, impacts and variances to the PCL Baseline Schedule.
Creates, maintains, monitors, and communicate both the estimating and project schedules to the project team and district staff.

Benefits

Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
401(k) with company match
Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions