Scheduler, Construction

Who we are and what we offer:
Interested in shaping skylines across the globe?
Multiplex is a premier construction company with a simple purpose: to construct a better future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to help deliver some of the world's most iconic projects, supported by approachable leadership and an inclusive culture that puts our people first.
You will also have access to a range of holistic benefits including:

* Market competitive compensation packages and group RRSP matching.

* Company paid medical, health, and dental benefits including mental health and wellness resources.

* Paid time off including annual vacation, parental leave, and volunteer leave.

* Financial wellbeing support and discount programs.

* Professional career development opportunities and a wealth of learning offerings through the Multiplex Learning Academy.

* An industry-leading approach to flexible work to enable better work-life balance.

Who we're looking for:

Key Responsibilities:

* Prepare program by defining project scope in a proper WBS structure, and scheduling the project activities considering the project constraints as applicable.

* Generate Pre-Construction Services Schedule and Tendering Schedule

* Generate procurement and design release

* Incorporates resource and / or load costing data into schedules as required.

* Prepare the baseline Client schedule and trade schedules. Detail the schedules further as applicable.

* Update Project schedules.

* Review the project baseline schedule by meeting with Project Director, Project Manager and senior Superintendents.

* Monitor and track both off-site and on–site progress through site walks bi-weekly and meeting with Site Superintendents; maintain records; discuss and report, highlighting any deviations to the schedule, to the Project team and Scheduling & Operations lead.

* Coordinate with Site Superintendent and Project Manager on procurement sections regarding the interfacing of construction activities and material and equipment delivery

* Attend progress meetings with site project teams, analyze the progress trend and provide advice on program positions

* Analyze any trade produced schedules for compliance and alignment with the main schedule and discuss and communicate any risks. Integrate trade schedule and details, once agreed, into the main schedule.

* Project planning using Primavera & MS Project.

* Communicate with Project team, Scheduling lead and head office management on critical paths.

* Analyze data relating to delay and propose remedial actions

* Discuss with Project team and run various delay scenarios for delay claims submissions.

* Participate and collaborate in preparing Extension of Time (EoT).

* Assist project team to create and monitor short term schedules and determine the alignment / impact on the master schedule.

* Produce as-built wall charts and area progress charts for actual site progress

* Monthly reporting to the owner and the internal board.

Education & Experience

* Minimum 5 years of scheduling experience in the construction industry

* Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Engineering or related field

* Proficient in scheduling software including Primavera (P6) and MS Project, and Bluebeam

* Basic Understanding of field construction operations and how project is constructed, including logical sequencing of work

* General understanding of planning and scheduling principles, best practices, and techniques

Key Competencies

* Ability to work well under pressure on multiple time-sensitive projects

* Excellent problem-solving skills

* Effective listening, written and verbal communication skills

* Ability to read and interpret drawings.

* Ability to influence others and build strong working relationships

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