Construction Scheduler​/Planner

Position Scope

This position is responsible for managing time and resources to ensure work/project is completed on time. As a Scheduler/Planner, you will create timetables for an entire project, determining the timing of tasks and materials needed to accomplish the project.

Location:

Fargo, North Dakota

What's In It for You?

* Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!

* Market aligned salary & bonus program

* Comprehensive health benefits coverage and employer paid premiums

* GRRSP matching program

* Paid vacation and personal time

* Tuition reimbursement program and career growth and development

* Social culture and employee events

See for yourself from our Senior Business Analyst, Curtis: "There are a lot of things I like about working for NACG, like the opportunity that they open for you for career advancement, great team, awesome leadership, best benefit package for me and my family, flexible time if you need some adjustments in your work schedule and of course the compensation I would say that, I can see myself retiring at NACG!"

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

* Develop the construction schedule using Primavera P6.

* Monitor construction, design, procurement and systemwide progress during the project's life-cycle.

* Coordinate with construction team, subcontractors, cost estimators and quantity surveyors during the schedule development to create a realistic schedule.

* Analyze the project's critical path to determine risks and opportunities.

* Generate forecast schedules and status reports as required.

* Generate regular progress reports and advise project management team on the project's status and risks.

* Generate and assess cost and resource reports.

* Coordinate with the Project Manager for cost report/control and ensure required information is properly coded and posted for Project Controls.

* Demonstrate a proactive, timely and cost-effective approach in meeting client and project team.

* Work with the cost department to ensure alignment with financial statements and other financial/schedule reports.

* Negotiate with third parties to maximize the project profitability projections providing/ensuring technical knowledge.

* Other related duties assigned.

Qualifications

Work Experience:

* Project experience, with construction scheduling, construction management, and project controls preferred

* Experience on multi-year heavy/civil projects is strongly preferred

* Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, or Architecture, or in a related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience

* High proactivity engaging Construction Team to develop accurate and reliable schedules.

* Demonstrate good interpersonal teamwork and communication skills.

* Bring value to the Team with the knowledge of Power BI, Excel VBA, databases and/or automation of tasks.

* Presentation skills required in meetings and workshops.

* Able to read technical drawings.

* Technical writing is an asset.

* Primavera P6 experience is an asset but not a must.

* Attention to detail towards thoroughness, accuracy, and consistency when accomplishing tasks.

Summary

What's Next

After you send us your resume, our Recruitment team will work with the hiring division to determine candidates we'd like to meet with. Only people who are short-listed will be contacted for an interview.

If you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process for our Fargo project, you will be scheduled to undergo and successfully pass the following pre-employment testing:

We know you see tons of job postings every week so thanks for making it this far. If you feel like you would be a great fit for a fast-paced construction and mining company where you will be rewarded on a daily basis, please apply - we promise it's worth it.

Overview

NACG in a Nutshell

North American Construction Group (NACG) has served as an industry leader in the heavy construction and mining industries for over 65 years. In that time, we've proven ourselves as a safe and reliable contractor who can complete projects of any size and scope. We've also taken a number of bold steps forward to broaden our footprint, expanding to mines outside our provincial borders, and providing third-party maintenance services to clients and customers.

In addition to providing employees with rewarding careers, North American has a whole lot more to offer:

* Significant Growth
-As a company, NACG is rapidly expanding, and has practically doubled in size over the past year alone.

* Long Term Contracts - With over $1 billion dollars in contracted work booked through 2026, NACG can provide long term employment solutions and numerous opportunities for advancement.

* Commitment To Safety - With a top tier record for safety performance, NACG is dedicated to ensuring that everyone gets home safe, and constantly strives for a goal zero performance.

* Market Aligned Compensation - NACG provides compensation packages that are aligned with current market information for all employees.

* Attractive Benefits Package - With a…