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Senior Scheduler

Job in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for: Pomerleau
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-23
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering, Construction Manager/ Foreman, Estimator, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description  Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you. As a Senior Scheduler working in the Technical Office team at Pomerleau Construction, you will play a pivotal role driving collaboration and communication as it relates to scheduling multiple types of projects. Supporting our large‑scale building and infrastructure projects – from $150 million and more – you will provide support to Project Directors, Project Managers and superintendents in the creation of scheduling strategy during the pre‑construction phase and oversee scheduling progress during the execution phase.

What You Will Do

Prepare and submit the project baseline schedule according to the contract and specifications.

Work with your team to maintain accurate schedules and clear communication while evaluating real progress.

Effectively review, interpret, and update the construction schedules and project milestones.

Analyze schedule data and variances to identify and troubleshoot key project issues, implementing required development and maintenance.

Organize baseline schedule development and progress updates with the project team.

Implement scheduling norms and standards, respecting internal processes regarding scheduling management.

Prepare progress reports, issue progress schedules to the client, and support the project team with client schedule‑related meetings.

Integrate progress, analyze data, identify variances, and propose mitigation measures.

Produce documentation including narratives and resource curves.

Develop, review, and analyze budget and cost monitoring activities, perform cost control/analysis, and assess performance during progress updates.

Assure the cost and schedule integrity process measurement by maintaining the alignment between deliverables, work packages and standard WPS.

Prepare contract claims and negotiate contract revisions, adjustments, and additions with stakeholders.

Represent the company on matters such as RFQ/RFP processes and contract negotiations.

Prepare the procurement schedule, including the process of purchasing building materials and assigning activities for subcontractors and project‑dependent crews.

Submit scheduling contractual documents as per internal processes and participate in client scheduling meetings if needed.

Lead schedule update meetings with participation from subs and/or project partners.

Act as communication support between schedule stakeholders.

Supervise and coordinate tasks/activities of coordinators and schedulers within the project or across smaller projects and be responsible for the quality of their work.

Ensure new employees are trained on Pomerleau’s best practices and scheduling techniques.

Depending on the scale, work in parallel on multiple projects.

Assist with risk analyses and oversee cost loading in the schedules.

Participate in the change management process.

Be a key member of the project wrap‑up process.

This Role Could Be For You If You Have

Completed a construction related certificate program, diploma or degree.

7‑10+ years of hands‑on scheduling experience in the construction industry.

Strong knowledge of construction disciplines, in industrial, building or civil infrastructure projects.

Used most recognized scheduling software in your previous experiences such as Primavera P6.

Project control experience such as cost loads, risk analyses, change management processes.

Curiosity and rigorous, also good communication skills.

This role requires eligibility to obtain a valid Government of Canada security clearance. Preferred candidates eligible for clearance will be prioritized.

Benefits

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching.

Hybrid work model for corporate roles.

Employee stock ownership program.

Career growth through real development opportunities.

Transit pass reimbursement.

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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