Scheduler, Construction

VINCI Construction Grands Projets Canada, a subsidiary of VINCI Construction Grands Projets, part of the VINCI Group, construction worldwide leader, specialized in the design and construction of major civil engineering and building works in Canada is hiring a

Scheduler

The Pickering Nuclear Generating Station refurbishment program involves designing and building a new deep-water intake in Lake Ontario to improve the plant's cooling system. This will involve:

• A5 km-long tunnel, built by a pressurized TBM (10.15 m diameter slurry TBM);
• Two vertical shafts (onshore and offshore);
• An offshore modular intake structure, resting on the lake bed.

The project is distinguished by its proximity to an active nuclear site, requiring rigorous standards of safety, planning and coordination.

Reporting to the Project Control Lead, the main duties are to structure and organize the schedule management on the project, to maintain and update the design schedule and to prepare and update the pre-construction and construction activities schedule.

The position will therefore encompass participating in the following:

• Weekly and Monthly schedule progress reporting (progress update, weekly/monthly look-ahead)
• Develop and coordinate with all department (notably permitting, procurement and construction departments) the development of the execution schedule
• Identify scheduling conflicts and incompatibilities with the design and permitting schedule
• Progressively baseline the pre-construction and construction schedules of construction early works
• Prepare and communicate on the project’s weekly look-ahead schedule
• Provide analysis of alternatives and mitigation measures
• Act as the reference for all schedule-related matters on the project

• Establish the project baseline schedule (definition and progressively for execution)
• Provide 3-weeks and 3-months look-ahead schedule of activities required to support the project (Definition and Execution) schedule
• Prepare, develop and report on schedule KPIs
• Identify and analyze risks and their potential impact on the schedule
• Organize and perform weekly schedule update and monthly reporting

• Verify and adjust the Execution Phase schedule based on the progress of the design and permitting activities and evolving contractual requirements
• Communicate and coordinate with the various project departments the necessary evolutions to the pre-construction and construction activities schedule (Execution Phase Schedule)
• Prepare the Execution Phase Baseline Schedule
• Participate in risk management activities (identification of risks, incorporation of contingencies in the schedule etc..)
• Ensure the schedule is compliant with quality indicators and properly configured for baselining
• Perform weekly and monthly schedule updates with the various project departments and provide reporting of evolution and variances
• Perform analysis of What-If or alternative scenarios to support decision-making
• Coordinate with the estimating, contract and cost control teams to ensure adequacy in the various project forecasts

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project or Construction Management, Engineering, or another related field
• 5-8 years experience in scheduling of design and construction projects
• 3-5 years scheduling experience with Primavera P6
• Ability & understanding to fully utilize computer program Primavera P6
• Experience in developing logical sequencing of work, contract duration, phasing
• Experience in Schedule Analyzer and Microsoft Project
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Highly organized and detail oriented. Careful attention to detail and accuracy is a must!
• Must be flexible and able to readily adapt to changing priorities
• Must be sensitive to time deadlines and ensure that work is accomplished in the time frames required
• Must be able to work consistently at a fast pace and on multiple assignments concurrently

• Annual gross compensation ranging from CAD 65,000 to CAD 80,000 depending on experience and profile;
• 4 vacation weeks & 3 emergency/sickness days paid;
• Annual bonus;
• Group Health Insurance (premium participation including virtual health care system);
• A cosmopolite and inclusive work environment;
• Attractive and challenging project.