Scheduler, Engineering
Job in
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
Kiewit
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Civil Engineering
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Construction
Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Overview
As a Scheduler, you will play a key role in the development and maintenance of project schedules utilizing company/district standards and scheduling techniques. By analyzing and monitoring the project’s critical path, you’ll prepare reports, develop alternative solutions, and drive successful project completion.
District Overview
Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. They serve the construction and mining industries and operates in Eastern Canada.
Location
This position can be based out of our Oakville office.
Responsibilities
Work closely with project managers, engineers, designers, estimators, procurement staff, construction managers, contractors and other project services staff to provide detailed planning and scheduling of projects from conceptual planning through engineering and construction.Develop resource loaded schedules, including lists of activities, major milestones, critical approvals, long lead procurement items and other critical project deliverables to be scheduled and tracked for the projects.Develop schedule logic and constraints, realistic activity durations and available manpower and resources.Assess the impact(s) of design changes and schedule slippages and inform company management and clients of all schedule updates.Apply knowledge of engineering, procurement and construction terminology, work processes, and concepts to develop and maintain critic path logic networks; accumulate and access historical data for use in maintaining realistic future planning and forecasting.Provide guidance, direction and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult project control problems including time impact analysis. May interface with clients, attend regular meetings and give statistical reports.Prepare standard progress reports for each assigned projectRead and interpret construction drawings and job specificationsConfirm project status; identify and report on variations in the schedule in a timely mannerCoordinate the development, maintenance, and review of discipline and project schedulesUpload original and updated resources to reflect current statusMaintain careful documentation of all schedule submittals and related facts, so that any requests for time adjustments can be measured against the accepted schedule in place at the time any delays or changes were experienced.Coordinate with project team to develop revision or recovery schedules as neededPrepare written narratives for all schedule submittalsTrack the contract document requirements for schedule adherence, as well as change orders and contract amendmentsInterpret performance curve data and forecast productivity; provide manpower information for forecastingAssist in bid schedule creation per client requirementsInterface with clients, owners and representativesQualifications
5+ years’ construction scheduling experience, including three years of proven leadership experience directing scheduling functionsAdvanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, etc., plus an in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional unitsWorking knowledge of standard cost control methods utilized in the execution of various types of project (EPC, Joint Venture, Lump Sum, time and Material, Maintenance)Proficiency in various project controls software such as Excel, Primavera (P6), and other company-specific softwareBachelor’s degree in construction management, or engineering preferred. Technical training or related experience will also be considered.Functional knowledge of French is required, due to interactions with French-speaking clients across Eastern Canada #LI-DGOther Requirements:
Regular, reliable attendanceWork productively and meet deadlines timelyCommunicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environmentPerform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment…
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