Senior Scheduler - Major Hydroelectric Project

Job Description

AECOM and its partners are leveraging their multidisciplinary expertise to deliver a major hydroelectric project in New Brunswick. We are seeking a Senior Scheduler to join the project team.

Reporting to the Project Controls team, the successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, and schedule control of a complex, multidisciplinary project. They will work closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and project management teams to provide clear visibility into the project schedule, critical milestones, and risks that could impact project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed, integrated schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and interfaces between various disciplines;
• Develop and maintain the project master schedule, including key milestones, critical activities, constraints, and dependencies;
• Use Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling software to develop and maintain project schedules;
• Perform critical path, trend, and variance analyses to identify issues that could impact project costs or timelines;
• Monitor actual progress, analyze variances against the baseline schedule, and recommend corrective actions and recovery strategies;
• Collaborate with project managers, discipline leads, construction teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure consistent and realistic planning;
• Incorporate changes, constraints, and impacts related to engineering, procurement, construction, and multidisciplinary interfaces into project schedules;
• Participate in the preparation of monthly schedule updates, progress reports, and project forecasts;
• Identify, analyze, and communicate schedule-related risks, and contribute to the development of mitigation strategies;
• Assess the impact of changes and delays on critical activities and project completion dates;
• Participate in project planning and controls meetings and present schedule-related issues, trends, and recommendations to project stakeholders;
• Ensure the quality, integrity, and consistency of planning data used to monitor project performance;
• Provide mentorship and support to less experienced schedulers and contribute to the continuous improvement of scheduling and schedule control practices.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction, or a related field;
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project planning and scheduling for major and complex projects, ideally in the hydroelectric, energy, heavy construction, or infrastructure sectors;
• Demonstrated experience developing and monitoring schedules for large-scale, multidisciplinary projects;
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling software;
• Strong understanding of schedule management principles, critical path, dependencies, resources, and variance analysis;
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and a wide range of stakeholders;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in planning and scheduling major, complex, and multidisciplinary projects;
• Experience with hydroelectric projects, dams, power generation facilities, energy infrastructure, or major construction projects;
• Experience monitoring contractor, subcontractor, and supplier schedules;
• Experience with delay analysis, claims, change management, and schedule impact assessments;
• PMP, PMI-SP, or equivalent certification;
• Experience with project performance monitoring and project controls methodologies;
• Experience working on projects delivered using structured project management practices and within an integrated project environment;
• French language proficiency, both written and verbal, considered an asset;
• Experience on a project delivered in New Brunswick or within a remote project environment is considered an asset.

Additional Information

Sponsorship for obtaining a Canadian work permit is not available for this position

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About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

Compensation: 100000 to 120000 (CAD) (YEARLY)