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Project Scheduler

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Actalent

4d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Ottawa
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need 5+ years in scheduling, P6/MS Projects experience, vendor schedule analysis, critical path knowledge, and heavy construction project experience. Manage $10M projects with 500-1500 activities.
  • You will create and maintain schedules, assist Project Managers, prepare reports, evaluate progress, identify risks, analyze schedules for disputes, and create compliance reports.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of scheduling experience
  • Experience with P6 and MS Projects
  • Analyzing and critiquing vendor schedules
  • Knowledge of Critical Path Analysis
  • Experience with heavy construction projects in renewables, nuclear, oil/gas, power sectors
  • Managing large projects ($10 Million+)
  • Experience working on schedules with 500-1500 activities per project
  • Building schedules and WBS from scratch
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Effective communication
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • - Create and maintain schedules using MS Project and Excel
  • - Assist Project Managers with short-term schedules
  • - Prepare 'look-ahead' reports
  • - Evaluate construction progress
  • - Identify and mitigate risks
  • - Analyze contractor and Owner schedules for dispute resolution
  • - Create permit compliance reports

FAQs

Is this a remote position?

Yes, this is a fully remote position.

What scheduling software will I be primarily using?

You will primarily use P6 as the scheduling software, along with MS Project and Excel.

How many years of scheduling experience are required for this position?

A minimum of 5 years of scheduling experience is required.

What type of projects will I be managing?

You will be managing heavy construction projects in sectors such as renewables, nuclear, oil/gas, and power.

Are there specific project sizes I should have experience with?

Yes, you should have experience managing large projects valued at $10 Million or more.

What are the core working hours for this position?

The core working hours are from 9 AM to 3 PM with an 8-hour workday.

What is the size of the project team I will be interacting with?

You will interact with a project team size of up to 60 people.

Are there opportunities for diversity and inclusion within the company?

Yes, Actalent is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core part of its culture.

What soft skills are emphasized for this role?

Strong analytical skills, effective communication, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills are emphasized.

Will I need to create reports as part of my duties?

Yes, you will be responsible for preparing 'look-ahead' reports and creating permit compliance reports.

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Mission & Purpose

Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent’s global footprint and flexible delivery models ensure access to specialized talent where and when you need it. We promote consultant engagement through professional development and provide experiences to ensure continuous learning. Our people are the difference. Our expertise spans capabilities in engineering including product and manufacturing, systems and software, construction management, environmental, architecture and civil; and power and utilities. We focus on sciences capabilities in laboratory sciences, healthcare, and clinical research. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.