Scheduling Manager

Requisition ID: 172705

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Energy Canada District

Department: Project Controls

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Scheduling Manager, you’ll play a key role in the development and maintenance of project schedules utilizing company/district standards and scheduling techniques. This hands-on role will give you the opportunity to directly impact the scheduling capabilities over a broad range of projects in various stages of development. By analyzing and monitoring the project’s critical path, you’ll prepare reports, develop alternative solutions, and drive successful project completion.

District Overview

Kiewit Energy Canada is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. We are a major industrial contractor that work on projects that involve construction of oil & gas facilities such as oilsands processing, including steam–assisted gravity drainage facilities, upgrading & refining, midstream facilities, power & co-generation, terminal projects (ex. LNG, LPG, etc.), and major mine developments. We also have a Modular Yard facility in Edmonton, Alberta. Our engineering branch is a leading-edge division that offers innovative engineering services for our current projects and new pursuits in Canada. Our design services group are based in Calgary and Houston offering expertise in process, piping, mechanical, electrical and civil/structural disciplines.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

Develop and prepare progress reports for each assigned project

Read and interpret construction drawings, job specifications and contracts

Identify and report on variations in the schedule in a timely manner

Lead project teams through proper setup and maintenance of schedules

Evaluate project risk using the Earned Value Management system.

Resource and cost load the construction CPM schedule

Maintain careful documentation of all schedule submittals so that any requests for time adjustments can be accurately measured

Build manage and maintain fully integrated EPCC schedules from cradle to grave

Assist in bid schedule creation per client requirements

Lead the development of baseline CPM construction schedules

Update schedules periodically and develop what-if schedules

Perform or assist with forward looking Time Impact Analysis following contract requirements or industry recommended practices

Lead the development of project schedule narratives

Assess impacts to the critical path and near critical path

Provide schedule metric analysis

Communicates findings to project team

Walk and review work on the jobsite

Interface with teammates, clients, owners and representatives

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering preferred. Technical training or related experience will also be considered

10 plus years construction scheduling experience, including 3 years of proven leadership experience directing scheduling functions

Proficient in developing and analyzing schedules in Primavera P6

Open to change and new information, able to adapt to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles

Strong attention to detail; ability to recognize discrepancies

Basic legal principles as they relate to scheduling

Proficient computer knowledge including Microsoft Suite and Primavera P6

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong work ethic with the ability to work individually and as a team

PSP, PMP or comparable certification is a benefit

Ability to travel and relocate is required #LI-GH

Working Conditions

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Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely

• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment

• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

• FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.