Job Description

(Internal Title: Scheduling IV) + Responsible for implementing and managing the standard, goals, policies, etc. for the project or program
+ Schedule the planning, development, and maintenance of the project Master schedule to meet the project objectives and schedule basis
+ Develop, analyze, and manage the progress measurement, earned value, performance data, schedule reporting, schedule change implementation, and develop and maintain the schedule management plan
+ Prepare and entrench scheduling and planning procedures and work instructions for the contractors and project team
+ Formulate and maintain the basis of schedule for each baseline, and the baseline curves including progress and manpower, generate all progress curves including planned, actual, and forecasted
+ Liaise with risk to develop a summary schedule suitable for quantitative schedule risk analysis, interpret the Monte Carlo risk analysis process, and contribute to the risk mitigation plan
+ Generate and verify monthly updates, issue progress reports, progress schedules, and dashboards, monitor slippages and critical and near critical activities
+ Provide schedule input to the procurement bid process including reporting requirements and milestone dates. Conduct bid evaluation and ongoing management of consultants, vendors, and contractors
+ Maintain and optimize the schedule through change management procedures, monitor progress, and resolve areas of potential concern. Review and assess schedule impacts due to changes or claims
+ Analyze and monitor schedule variances, floats, trends, and KPIs
+ Manage schedule changes and forecast project impact. Implement corrective action when performance trends deviate from the baseline
+ Perform audits on various schedules including those produced by contractors, and prepare all required output documents
+ Review project scope changes, claims for schedule and cost impact, and provide feedback to financial and contract management staff
+ Create and implement key scheduling requirements such as activity coding, naming conventions, client requirements management protocol, project calendars, and resource and plant data libraries
+ Review the baseline schedule and assess the compliance of the schedule with the project agreement and best practices
+ Conduct forensic analysis of project schedules, produce recommendations for improvement, and analyze schedule delays. Review and assess the extension of time claims
+ Identify commercial and schedule risks and develop mitigation measures to ensure timely and high-quality planning and scheduling-related deliverables
+ Actively participate in the mentoring and hiring process by interviewing and selecting the best-aligned staff for the company and team including the Project Planning and Scheduling team
+ Develop the vision for the consulting services provided in scheduling for the project or program while delegating and managing deliverables with consulting team members
+ Build and maintain a positive, high-performing team culture with an openness to constructive challenge, continuous improvement, implementation of lessons learned and an overall 'right-first-time" mindset
+ Clarify acceptable standards of workmanship through every stage of the work
+ Create a high-performing culture open to constructive challenges and seeking continual improvement
+ Monitor and manage scheduling staff performance (including non-Comtech resources on the project or program to ensure excellence in results. Ensure teams are clear and focused on performance objectives
+ Promote a project environment that is inclusive, and diverse and celebrates our differences
+ Complete any tasks assigned by the Scheduling V or higher in an efficient and timely manner

Working Conditions + Office or Site-based



Experience: + Minimum of 12 years of Planning and Scheduling experience in large projects or programs
Education: + Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
Licenses OR Certifications: + Holding recognized certifications including PMP, PMI-SP, or PSP
+ Oracle Primavera P6 certificate is considered an asset
Skills and Competencies: + Strong understanding of prevailing Project Management and Scheduling methods
+ Extensive knowledge of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance
+ Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Power Query
+ Proficient in Primavera P6
+ Competent in Navisworks, Synchro, Power BI and TILOS is an asset
+ Expert understanding of multi-discipline engineering and construction projects
+ Inclined to maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices
+ Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
+ Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
+ Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)
+ Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment
+ Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks
+ Expert ability to detect and capitalize on others' strengths
+ Demonstrated capability to supervise, delegate, and develop capacity
+ Effectively leads multi-resource scheduling teams
+ Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence
+ Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension