Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Toronto, ON
Contract type: Full time
(Internal Title: Scheduling IV)
Direct all program level schedule development and maintenance monitoring activities for the systems component. Develops, interprets, and executes policy objectives and standards applicable to schedule maintenance and the monitoring of development functions
Oversee the implementation of milestone schedules, engineering/procurement and construction closeout monitoring including documentation and planned maintenance activities
Perform schedule reviews to ensure compliance with Client’s expectation and coordinate the required level of integration among the major contractors. Represent the Client in meeting with the major contractors
Perform and/or coordinates, collects, verifies, and integrates the work scope for all entities into the total project plan. Reviews the representation of project scope in schedules. Establishes the conceptual scope of schedule studies. Prepares and analyzes comparisons of scope and quantities between the projects. Performs productivity analysis of construction operations and verifies. Establishes productivity basis to be utilized in estimates, as developed in concurrence with Construction. Reviews labor estimates for reasonableness
Manage the preparation of subject-specific schedules on an as-required basis
Support the development and integration of individual schedules into the total project plan. Reviews the performing organizations and unit’s work logics and determines whether the schedules will adequately support the overall project schedule. Plans, coordinates, and establishes the level of quantification appropriate to the objectives of the effort and to the level of scope definition for each discipline or specialty and designates reference job(s) for source data and/or reconciliations of quantities. Reviews completeness and reasonableness of quantities
Interface management plans, interface matrices and interface control documents
Support development of scheduling standards and procedures. Compiles, summarizes, updates, and maintains historical schedule data. Monitors and reports the critical path and schedule performance of the total project
Prepare and analyze comparisons of scope, and quantities between projects. Develops bid evaluation schedule criteria and prepares bid evaluations. May participate in discussions with vendors
Coordinate development of bulk commodity installation curves. Integrates appropriate manpower requirements for each discipline/specialty relative to the overall project needs. Determines quantity and manpower levels in support of the project needs and schedule philosophy
Direct schedule analysis/study and problem-solving activities
Develop and interpret guidelines applicable to the analysis function
Verify consistency with previous reports to ensure compatibility. Responsible for issuing reports required by client management and project procedures
Coordinate information input into specific studies. Responsible for integration of activities and total work scope identification. Evaluates study results and recommends conclusions for project team consideration and discussion. Supervises/directs project schedule staffing and quantity reporting
Provide guidance to Project Director on overall schedule impacts and solutions
Working Conditions
Office or Site-based
Experience:
Minimum of 12 years of Planning and Scheduling experience in large projects or programs with an emphasis on project planning in the Engineering and Construction industry
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering and Construction Management
Licenses OR Certifications:
Holding recognized certifications including PMP, PMI-SP, or PSP
Oracle Primavera P6 certificate is considered an asset
Skills and Competencies:
Experience and demonstrated skill in directing, planning, and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office. Experience and demonstrated skill in establishing criteria for project planning and scheduling activities
Skilled in direction, personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel
Skilled in oral and written communication, with a demonstrated ability to present planning and scheduling information to management and clients
Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems. Knowledgeable about current industry and technical developments
Experience with interface strategies and requirements. Knowledge of Testing and Commissioning standards. Experience with systems design and construction
Ability to chair planning meetings and conduct regular workshops
Experience representing the client and reviewing or integrating contractor schedules preferred
Preference given to experience managing large rail system projects
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
