Planner/scheduler

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Bird Construction Full time

Planner/Scheduler

Where Greatness Grows

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people - where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

We are a dynamic team of over 5,000 with a range of professions, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. This breadth of diversity in people and opportunities is one of greatest aspects of building your career with Bird. Every trajectory looks different. At Bird, you hold the pen, and you write your story. As you unlock your potential, you are surrounded by a team that supports you every step of the way.

Be a part of our team, where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners. You will build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset. Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.

Reporting to the Director, Operations, the Planner/Scheduler is responsible for working closely with the operations group on planning, scheduling, forecasting, and schedule risk management. They will ensure the project schedule is effectively managed through the various phases of construction for the project.

This position is based in Halifax, NS.
- Responsibilities- Lead baseline schedule development and maintenance effort. Validate baseline information.
- Assist the Project Manager to update schedule on a weekly basis, by assessing actual work done in the field and analyze effort expended. Perform critical path analysis.
- Provide analysis of schedule data to identify key project issues.
- Assist in coordinating schedule inputs from all parts of the project.
- Identify and analyze schedule variances and recommend associated corrective actions.
- Assist the Project Manager to present the project schedule to the client.
- Expert ability to utilize drawings and specifications as a basis for structuring the project schedule.
- Assist the Project Manager to measure progress and review the subcontractor’s progress.
- Review subcontract schedule status and provide the Project Manager and Senior Management with input on subcontract performance.
- Conduct or assist in performance measurement and associated schedule trends.
- Lead the preparation of various levels of project reports to meet project needs.
- Lead project planning and scheduling review meetings.
- Ensure internal and external deadlines are met consistently.
- Lead the business in the development of a productivity database for self-perform and subcontractor productivity rates.
- Track productivity on self perform work.
- Assist the regional teams setting pursuit strategies related to project schedules as directed.
- What Are We Looking For- Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Technology or a combination of equivalent skills and field
- 10 years’ experience within a project controls group, construction management and scheduling
- Engineering and commercial construction experience
- Working knowledge of multi-discipline commercial construction activities
- Healthcare project experience would be an asset
- Advanced Primavera 6, MS Project and Excel skills
- Proficient understanding of all areas within project management and an EPC environment
- Experience in all aspects of project scheduling including logic development, progress measurement, schedule impact analysis, resource loading/leveling, schedule risk analysis, etc.
- Familiar with construction contracting and the scheduling implications of contract terms
- Ability to produce Progress Curves, Commodity progress and Manpower Analysis
- Knowledgeable of scope control and change management and ability to incorporate directed changes into schedule baseline
- Knowledgeable in earned value methodology
- Proven ability to develop and assess change order impacts to baseline schedule
- Ability to articulate change order impacts to project schedule
- Familiar with cost analysis integration and forecasting as it relates to planning and scheduling
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well independently and with diverse personalities and work force
- Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and

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