Schedular

Job Overview  Primoris Canada is an infrastructure contractor serving major firms in the oil, gas, power, petrochemical, and heavy oil industries and include services covering tailings and hydro-transport pipeline construction and maintenance, storage tank construction and maintenance, industrial facilities multi-discipline construction and maintenance, piping fabrication, and pipeline integrity services.
Summary  The Planner-Scheduler is responsible for preparing project schedules for mid to large scale projects, as per the project's contract and budget requirements. The Planner-Scheduler will also have the ability to process, organize, and deliver all the elements necessary for an installation work package, before the work is started, allowing construction crews to perform their work safely, efficiently, and effectively.
Location  Acheson, Alberta Monday to Friday - 8 hours per day

Job Duties   Perform budget development, progress measurement, cost forecasting and preparing monthly internal and client benchmark/milestone reports for mid to large scale projects.
Prepare and maintain project schedule using current project systems tool (such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project).
Interface, as needed with client representatives to communicate and receive schedule update information.
Assist with preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports.
Analyzes project specifications and work load capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine tools and human resource requirements.
Plans and schedules workflow for the project team according to previously established guidelines, sequences and lead times.
Confers with project managers and engineers to determine status of assigned projects.
Assist with a project change order procedure and log.
Prepare internal cost reports and analysis for management on a monthly basis.
Various other duties as requested by management.
Qualifications   Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is preferred; equivalent work experience is acceptable.
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) is considered an asset.
7-10 years working experience in construction project management.
Skills   Knowledge of typical costs associated with piping and civil activities.
Aptitude for mathematics is able to analyze, compare and interpret detailed but sometimes poorly defined information, and be able to make sound and accurate judgments based on this information.
Ability to focus on details, while analyzing and managing larger obstacles, is vital.
Assertiveness and self-assurance in presenting and supporting conclusions, strong communications and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in project management and the ability to incorporate work-breakdown structure (WBS) techniques are increasingly important in cost estimating complex development projects.
Familiarity with Primavera scheduling software (or MS Project) Able to often work under pressure and stress, especially when facing bid deadlines.
Accuracy is paramount.
Inaccurate estimating can cause a bid (proposal) loss or a project money loss on a job that was not accurately estimated.
Support managers in creating new proposals.
Proficient computer skills; experience with estimating software Power Your Potential.
As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We're proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you're part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.