Planning & Scheduling Manager

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You as a Planning & Scheduling Manager will:

• Lead, manage and oversee the work of other Schedulers on the typical (i.e, Highrise, Hospital, Public Transit, etc.) projects.
• Lead the planning and schedule preparation process during pursuits and respond to RFP documents particularly in complex projects (P3, DBFM, DB, CM).
• Prior to project start, create and revise preliminary master schedules and proposal for Operations detailing the sequence of all work to be performed to ensure schedule is realistic and competitive
• Evaluate construction progress and perform regular progress updates (bi-weekly or monthly) and prepare the reports for evaluation of the schedule health. Maintain the integrity of the master schedule for each project and identify and record the impact of work performed according to the schedule. Prepare and maintain the project schedule log on a regular basis.
• Project the total job costs by comparing estimated costs in Baseline schedule with actual costs/performance after a schedule update
• Develop and maintain a database of construction productivity rates, procurement durations, lead times and project risk items

Is this the right role for you?

• 10+ yearsof construction planning and scheduling experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience;
• Knowledge/experience of different types of project delivery methods such as P3 (Public Private Partnership), CCDC contracts, Lump Sum, Design Build, GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price), Project Management, Construction Management and Unit Price;
• Knowledge of construction contract definitions (i.e., no damage for delay, liquidated damages, excusable vs. non-excusable delays, concurrent delays) as well as understanding of how this language applies in the different contracts;
• Ability to plan the installation of major construction elements such as Building structure (Concrete and Steel), Building Enclosure, Fit out, MEiT, Commissioning and project close-out;
• Ability to present the plan to the Management, Subtrades, Consultants, Clients and collaboratively analyze and refine the plan. Identify most feasible project schedule while adapting to owner requirements and project constraints such as accessibility, soil conditions, occupancy requirements, etc;
• Having or being eligible for CISD (PWSGC) Secret Level Clearance is an asset
• The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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