Scheduler - Heavy Industrial Construction

Requisition ID: 177156

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Ganotec District

Department: Project Controls

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Scheduler, you will play a pivotal role within our team, working closely with construction and engineering operations to create detailed engineering and construction schedules. Your expertise will help drive the successful completion of projects by building and updating schedules as various milestones and project deliverables are achieved. You will be an essential point of contact, providing timely updates to key project team members on the progress of the projects and helping to ensure that timelines are met efficiently.

District Overview

Ganotec is a full service, heavy industrial contractor serving the industrial sector across Canada. Ganotec typically self performs all major disciplines including, civil, structural steel erection, heavy mechanical equipment installation, process piping and electrical / instrumentation and controls. We conduct our business through a variety of commercial contract styles including full turnkey, EPC, design build, T&M and conventional discipline packages. We have always been a strong proponent of “partnering”, working in collaboration with owners, major equipment suppliers and engineers at the early stages of the project development phase to allow for a more cost-effective execution strategy for the project. Ganotec continues to position ourselves towards the future, constantly seeking growth opportunities yet never losing sight of what has made the company so successful.

Location

This position is based in Oakville, ON. One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, procurement staff, contractors, and other project service personnel to deliver comprehensive planning and scheduling of projects from initial conceptual phases through engineering and construction execution.
• Generate resource-loaded schedules that incorporate activities, milestones, approvals, procurement items, and critical project deliverables to ensure effective tracking of progress.
• Develop and refine schedule logic, identify constraints, and calculate realistic durations based on available resources.
• Evaluate the impact of design changes and schedule delays, communicating updates to company management and clients to maintain transparency and project alignment.
• Utilize your extensive understanding of engineering and construction concepts to develop and sustain critical path logic networks while gathering historical data for future project forecasting.
• Offer mentorship and specialized assistance in resolving complex project control problems, interface with clients, and provide insightful statistical reports during regular project meetings. #LI-OK1

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related technical field, along with demonstrated relevant experience.
• 3+ years of construction scheduling experience on heavy industrial projects, ideally with a focus on hydroelectric or nuclear sectors.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction engineering technology, applicable codes and standards, and an understanding of the interplay between functional units.
• Familiarity with various cost control methods across different project types (EPC, Joint Venture, Lump Sum, Time and Material, Maintenance).
• Strong proficiency in project controls software, specifically Excel and Primavera.
• A motivated individual with a proven track record of excellence, who thrives on taking initiative.
• A commitment to ethical practices and safety as a core principle, ensuring a culture where everyone goes home safe.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English.
• A dependable team player capable of working independently, effectively managing time, and meeting project deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail to maintain high-quality standards across all tasks.#LI-IS1

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary