Position Title:  Scheduler, Intermediate

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Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.  

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization!  

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At Aecon, we’re building the future and our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're always looking for exceptional talent to work on our exciting and ever-expanding project portfolios. We are focused on being the #1 Canadian Infrastructure Company and the first choice employer in our industry.

SA Energy Group is a General Partnership between Robert B. Somerville and Aecon Utilities, a division of Aecon Construction Group. SA Energy Group provides mainline pipeline construction services to the Canadian Oil and Gas industry.  We have a strong project backlog and our successes are well documented having constructed over 1000 km of large diameter pipeline over the past 8 years.

Purpose of the Position

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Scheduler will be responsible for supporting the development and maintenance of comprehensive project schedules during the project development, execution and close-out phases. Throughout the project life cycles, the Scheduler will gather and interpret data from a variety of sources to conduct schedule analysis and provide essential reporting to support the project team to ensure successful completion of assigned projects. This is a temporary, full-time position. The work schedule will be 6 days on (Monday – Saturday) and 1 day off (Sunday), 12 hours per day. The employment term shall be dependent on the duration of the current project and future project workload.

Location

The position will be based out of SA Energy Group’s Project Offices in camp, located northeast of Prince George, BC.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with the Project Controls Manager, Project Manager, Superintendents, and the project team to generate, monitor, and maintain detailed construction schedule in accordance with the project execution plan.
• Develop integrated schedules using Primavera and TILOS for various projects & their different stages as appropriate (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning).
• Generate comprehensive schedules in a variety of formats and details to satisfy different user requirements.
• Identify the critical path & near critical path within the schedules.
• Interface the schedule with the project budget and resource load it with labour and material resources based on the project approved budget hours and quantity.
• Ensure SA Energy Group as well as Client Standards for Scheduling are aligned.
• Develop various project controls reports as required (Bar Charts, S-curves, Productivity, Manpower histograms, Commodity curves, etc.).
• Review and analyze the schedules submitted by other parties contributing to the project.
• Update project schedule, monitor actual progress and compare the updates with the baseline, and report progress against schedule in the required format.
• Analyze project schedule issues and propose corrective actions for timely completion of the project.
• Analyze productivity, trends, and forecasts and update their impact on the schedule, project budget and cost.
• Attend management, project team, and client meetings as required providing the necessary project control reports.
• Keep track of change orders and extra work orders.
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.
• Ability to work 6 days on 1 day off schedule.
• Remote work locations.
• Temporary relocation as required.
• Extended work hours as required.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Excellent knowledge of Earned Value principles.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with Access & Power BI is an asset.
• Proficiency with TILOS is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks within a high-pressure work site environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
• Willingness for continuous learning and advancement of technical knowledge.
• Detail oriented and customer focused.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skill.
• Post-secondary education - Bachelor of Science (Engineering discipline) or C.E.T.
• Between three and five (3 to 5) years of related experience.
• Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Open to project assignment.
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity. 

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

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