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Overview The Junior/Intermediate Planner/Scheduler is responsible for working closely with the operations group, including 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 role is based in Ottawa, Ontario. Responsibilities Assist the Planning & Scheduling Manager to update the project schedule or portions of it weekly, by analyzing work performed in the field and communicating with the operations group to obtain schedule update information (Actual Start/Finish Dates, Forecasted Start/Finish Dates, Actual Progress, Changes to Schedule Logic, Additional Scopes of Work). 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 Planning & Scheduling Manager in presenting the project schedule to the client. Participate in the development of WBS and help ensure project coding is effectively used for all applications. Ability to generate estimates, utilize drawings and specifications as a basis for structuring the project schedule, is a nice-to-have skill. Assist the Project Manager in measuring progress and reviewing the subcontractors progress. Conduct or assist in performance measurement and associated schedule trends. Assist in the preparation of various levels of project reports to meet project needs. Ensure internal and external deadlines are met consistently and coordinate trades and internal teams in planning & Scheduling discussions. Assist the regional teams, setting pursuit strategies related to project schedules as directed. Develop 4D schedules that are integrated with 4D models. Qualifications and Requirements Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Architecture, Technology, Construction Management or a combination of equivalent skills and field. 1-3 years experience within a project controls group, construction management, and scheduling. Engineering and commercial construction experience. Working knowledge of multi-disciplinary construction activities. Junior Primavera P6, MS Project, InEight Schedule, and Excel skills. Knowledge in the application of earned value, critical path analysis, and risk assessment is an asset. Experience in all aspects of project scheduling: 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 the ability to incorporate directed changes into the schedule baseline. Knowledgeable in earned value methodology. Ability to develop and assess change order impacts to the baseline schedule. Ability to articulate change order impacts to the project master schedule. Good interpersonal skills, ability to work well independently and with diverse personalities and workforce. Ability to forge, grow, and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups. Ability to hold a secret-level security clearance (asset). Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr