Rising Edge Group
Project Scheduler
Rising Edge Group, St. John'S, NL
Role Overview
The Project Scheduler will play a pivotal role within our team, taking on the crucial responsibility of managing, controlling, and reporting on the various schedule and cost aspects of our construction projects. This multifaceted role encompasses a wide range of essential functions, including meticulous planning, precise scheduling, accurate forecasting, and thorough trend and variance analysis. The Project Scheduler will also be tasked with comprehensive reporting to ensure that all project costs and timelines are effectively monitored and managed. It is imperative that these elements align seamlessly with both the Project Execution Plan and the broader objectives of the company, ensuring that we meet our project milestones while adhering to budget constraints and delivering quality results.
Responsibilities
Schedule Control and Analysis:
Cost Control and Analysis:
Project Reporting:
Collaboration and Communication:
Contract Management:
Process Improvement:
Requirements
Benefits
The Project Scheduler will play a pivotal role within our team, taking on the crucial responsibility of managing, controlling, and reporting on the various schedule and cost aspects of our construction projects. This multifaceted role encompasses a wide range of essential functions, including meticulous planning, precise scheduling, accurate forecasting, and thorough trend and variance analysis. The Project Scheduler will also be tasked with comprehensive reporting to ensure that all project costs and timelines are effectively monitored and managed. It is imperative that these elements align seamlessly with both the Project Execution Plan and the broader objectives of the company, ensuring that we meet our project milestones while adhering to budget constraints and delivering quality results.
Responsibilities
Schedule Control and Analysis:
- Develop and maintain project schedules in collaboration with project managers and senior controllers.
- Conduct variance analysis to explain differences between planned and actual work.
- Develop recovery schedules and recommend corrective actions to address schedule slippage.
Cost Control and Analysis:
- Monitor and control project costs, identifying any deviations from the budget.
- Conduct variance analysis to explain differences between budgeted and actual costs.
- Recommend corrective actions to address cost overruns and improve project financial performance.
Project Reporting:
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of all related documentation and records.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other team members to gather project data and provide insights.
- Communicate project status and projections to project stakeholders.
Contract Management:
- Review and monitor subcontracts to ensure terms are met.
- Manage subcontractor and vendor payments, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements in project management and project controls.
- Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy in project management, control and reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field desired, or suitable mix of education and experience.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in project controls, in the construction or engineering industry.
- Strong understanding of project management, scheduling and cost control principles.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
- Paid Time Off Benefits starting at 3 weeks
- Training & Development provided and paid by company
- Employee Assistance Program - Counseling
- Group RRSP Matching
- Health and Safety Training
- Personal Protective Equipment Provided