Project Scheduler

Join the MasTec Purnell Canada Team

We are a leading contractor in Western Canada, anchored by a team that is motivated, ambitious and inclusive. We are united by a commitment to safety and united by a passion for solutions and innovation.

MasTec Purnell Canada offers career opportunities for individuals looking to take part in Canada’s energy development, including the oil & gas, pipeline and industrial construction sectors. Guided by our Core Values of team, respect, excellence, integrity, duty and protect, we construct and maintain projects safely, reliably and with care and respect for the environment in which we operate.

Why Join Us?

• Our Core Values are front and center and operationalized across the business
• Individual contribution is rewarded and teamwork is encouraged
• We maintain a commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment where our employees can freely bring diverse perspectives and varied work experiences to work
• Individual development is strongly encouraged and fostered (e.g., hands-on training and cross-functional project opportunities)

What we are offering:

At MasTec Purnell Canada, we believe our greatest asset is our people. We offer salaries and wages competitive for the construction industry, for our areas of operation, and based on years of experience, industry knowledge and qualifications. Specific compensation data associated with our career opportunities may be system generated and not an accurate reflection of MasTec Purnell Canada's market competitive wages or our total value proposition. We look forward to receiving your application and discussing specific compensation parameters as part of our hiring

POSITION SUMMARY:

MasTec Purnell Canada is recruiting for a Project Scheduler with an immediate start, to join its Industrial Division to assist with various projects. This is twelve (12) month role, with minimum 40 hours per week. Preference will be given to the candidates from Calgary.

Successful candidate will be responsible for exercising a qualified level of planning, scheduling and reporting proficiency and providing schedule monitoring, control measures, analysis and reporting.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and monitor schedule and earned value baseline
• Prepare Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and development of schedules and budget (including resource loading) for those WBS elements
• Obtain and collect schedule updates from construction management personnel and contractors
• Maintain project construction schedule baseline and updates
• Assemble and compile schedules and inputs and provide detailed computer generated schedule reports, charts, and diagrams, as requested
• Analyze schedule progress and performance and identifies developing problem areas
• Maintain the master schedule logic and provides ongoing assessments of the impact of construction tasks delays, critical path, accelerations, cancellations, and additions to the overall Project Master schedule as well as for individual Project areas, and determines corrective action
• Perform planning, scheduling and reporting duties with particular construction contractors and/or areas
• Participate in the development and maintenance of any periodic (daily, weekly, monthly) status reports to keep management and/or owner informed on the project progress including labor/equipment/operations productivity and schedule status reports
• Participate in the continuing development and maintenance of the project computer systems and Primavera based databases
• Receive work assignments and specific instructions from the Project Manager and may act as the responsible planning & scheduling representative on project tasks with accountability for the schedule and reporting requirements
• Obtain input from the project team and various contractors and prepares the schedule portion of the Monthly Report
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Construction Management, Engineering or related major; equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five years of related experience in planning & scheduling on engineering and/or construction projects

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for promoting and living out MasTec Purnell Canada’s 6 Core Values
• Ambitious, pro-active, high-energy, positive attitude and a team player
• Knowledge / experience using earned value software applications and methodology
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Primavera P6
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from project managers, superintendents, clients, customers and other personnel on the project
• Proficiency and knowledge of planning & scheduling and reporting techniques
• Ability to work effectively and independently and follow through on assignments and have the ability to work well with others
• Proven accuracy, reliability and completeness in job accomplishment
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This is an office based in an office location
• The role will require site visits as necessary