DESCRIPTION

We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization’s objectives. Join our award-winning program management team and bring transformational project solutions to life.
By managing capital programs and projects as if they were our own, our project management business, and technical experts work with clients to strategize, plan, and implement projects that help them achieve their organization’s objectives. Our award-winning team has managed thousands of projects across all sectors — hospitals, airports, and entire university campuses; infrastructure like mass transit and water-treatment facilities; and energy and resource assignments, from mines to wind farms.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Stantec is seeking an Intermediate Planner/Scheduler to join our Program & Construction Management team with a background in scheduling of large infrastructure programs, working under the guidance of a Senior Scheduler, Program Manager and Project Controls Manager. This position requires a hybrid work model with a minimum of 3-4 days in-office per week or on-site presence at client locations for multi-year major infrastructure projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Your Capabilities and Credentials
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on several projects or tasks, manage time, remain organize, and set priorities.
• Business awareness and acumen, maintaining knowledge of project deliverables, time, and resource availability.
• Expert skill level in Oracle Primavera and relevant software programs including Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with good driving record.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in project scheduling.
  This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
  Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
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• Liaise with project management team, senior scheduler and client to establish list of approved schedule reports.
• Facilitates discussions with project stakeholders to identify key elements in schedule set-up, development, and integration.
• Liaises with Project Controls Specialist to ensure alignment of schedule with control budget.
• Prepares and establishes baseline schedule in conjunction with team members as well as other stakeholders.
• Reviews construction schedules received from General Contractor / Construction Manager for accuracy and areas of improvement / efficiency.
• Reviews, assesses, and analyzes contractor progress and performance as required.
• In conjunction with cost and project management team, establish progress and calculate earned value.
• Assumes responsibility for preparation, quality, accuracy, and timeliness of schedule reports.
• Suggests methods to improve project plan and mitigate schedule slippage. Identifies trends, areas of concerns and makes recommendations for corrective actions.
• Coordination and review of input from program team (internal and external stakeholders).
• Clearly communicates to all stakeholder’s status of project schedule.
• Supports risk analysis with project management.
• Performs other key responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.