Construction Planner/scheduler

**Position: Construction Planner/Scheduler**

**Location: Stony Plain, AB**

**Type: Full Time, Salary**

You are a **Planner/Scheduler** with a Pipeline Maintenance and Construction background. Our Construction division is expanding and working on some very exciting projects across British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. As the Planner/ Scheduler, you will be responsible for the planning, development and coordination of the project schedule including tracking issues, analyzing data, and providing reports to key stakeholders and clients. We are looking for an outgoing, adaptable individual looking to learn and grow within our team and industry.

At Barrier Group we provide a competitive annual salary and training in a positive and fast-paced environment in a growing company

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist in Estimating and Building Proposals
- Prepare and distribute the schedule including any required updates
- Monitor and reports on progress of work and any problems that affect the planned schedule
- Contribute to the development of working schedules for Estimating as required, prior to proposal date, which sufficiently illustrates the sequence of work activities and contract time
- Contribute to the development & planning of AWP/FIWP’s with discipline superintendents & coordinators
- Maintain master schedule for each project and identifies and records the impact of work performed and not performed as scheduled. Including resource loading / levelling, baselining, look-aheads, & what-if analysis’
- Consult the appropriate project team members and estimating procedures as a means of ensuring that proper planning is completed prior to the commencement of work
- Provide information as needed on the content, modification, or presentation of project schedule and works with Construction/Project Managers to modify schedule as needed
- Expand and updates professional knowledge and hones training skills in order to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity
- Combine information from all disciplines into an integrated and sensible schedule. Analyze data and report progress of work, including critical path, earned value, and any issues that affect the planned schedule
- Understand changes in sequence & paths of construction. Provide input to discipline leads of priority work streams & timelines necessary to meet project needs & completion dates
- Collect information and work with superintendents on site or remotely
- Effectively communicate the outcome of the schedule update development process by presenting targeted and relevant information in an effective format
- Facilitate planning execution sessions with construction management & discipline leads
- Work with project leadership to make decisions concerning risk and opportunity management
- Interface with operations, subcontractors, vendors and owner to discuss impact of work and resolutions for problems or concerns
- Develop corrective action plans & mitigation strategies based on schedule & critical path analysis
- Prepare and present basis of schedule

**Required Qualifications**:

- 5+ years of experience in a similar role
- Engineering Degree, Technology Diploma or Journeyperson certificate considered an asset
- Thorough understanding of construction execution strategy
- Experience using Microsoft Project
- Experience developing/maintaining resource loaded schedules
- Understanding of Earned Value Measurement reporting
- Proficient in Excel
- Superior organizational and planning abilities.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:

- Self-motivated and able to complete tasks with mínimal supervision
- Strong work ethic with a demonstrated dedication and reliability
- Strong problem solving and decision-making capabilities
- Strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to participate positively in an engaging culture
- Must be able to organize and plan tasks, with an ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

**Notes**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Construction Planner/Scheduler: 5 years (preferred)
- Microsoft Project: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person