Role overview

Senior Scheduler - Toronto

Our client is hiring a Senior Scheduler that will be responsible for developing, updating, and managing project schedules across multiple projects, ensuring they meet contractual requirements and timelines for projects in excess of $100m. This role also supports Project Managers in developing their own schedules, mentors staff, drives continuous improvement, and works with leadership to mitigate scheduling and planning risk.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement consistent scheduling and planning procedures across project teams
Build, update, and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera, MS Project, or equivalent software
Coordinate with project teams to gather scope, milestones, resources, and constraints
Standardize project schedules across multiple contracts and contract types
Prepare integrated schedule analyses and share with project teams and senior management
Establish work breakdown structures (WBS), activity durations, and workflow logic ties
Identify schedule constraints and their impact on overall project integration
Develop critical path schedule reports and performance metrics
Evaluate subcontractor schedules and identify potential improvements or workarounds
Perform resource loading/leveling and support schedule recovery plans as needed
Align schedules with owner schedules of values to support progress billing forecasts
Educate, mentor, and train staff and project managers in scheduling best practices
Provide technical support to clients, project managers, and senior management
Maintain strong working relationships with owners, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, and engineers

Requirements

Minimum 15 years' experience as a Construction Project Scheduler
Experience scheduling water/wastewater facility construction projects over $100M
Bachelor's or Master's degree (or international equivalent) in a related field
Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6 for developing critical path schedules with milestones
Strong working knowledge of MS Office and other scheduling software
Demonstrated ability to supervise, manage, and train technical and non-technical staff
Solid understanding of project controls: cost control, planning, risk analysis, estimating, and reporting
Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle