Field Scheduler
Accenture
Field Scheduler
Job Description
- (Internal Title: Scheduling II)
- Responsible for developing and maintaining project / program schedules using the OPC (Oracle Primavera Cloud) scheduling tool related to transmission and distribution of capital projects
- Assist in field productivity analysis by providing planned/actual quantities for construction projects in execution
- Responsible for requesting / receiving status updates from various functional discipline leads and project managers; incorporating their status updates into the schedule; and presenting the output in a manner that facilitates the planning and execution of the project in line with project objectives
- Responsible for identifying critical and near-critical paths as well as trends to help the project team stay on track and monitor detailed tasks
- Responsible for assisting Construction Field staff with resource forecasts and analysis leveraging CPM schedules and various other tools as required
- Assist in developing and maintaining project / program schedules using Oracle Primavera Cloud related to major, complex or high profile transmission and distribution capital projects
- Assist in the development of work methods and processes consistent with departmental Project Controls methodology
- Apply applicable knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet project requirements
- Support the development and maintenance of all the required project schedules and ensure data integrity across the entire project life cycle
- Interpret and monitor schedule variances, floats, trends, and schedule KPIs
- Administer the progress measurement process and examine progress and performance data
- Prepare schedule reports, graphs, and cost and schedule performance reports for project review meetings
- Coordinate, collect, verify, perform, and integrate the work scope for all entities into the total project plan
- Develop required progress reports and dashboards to provide project status updates to all internal and external clients
- Complete any tasks assigned by manager or higher in an efficient and timely manner
- Perform other duties as required
- Working Conditions
- This role will require significant and frequent travel all around the Greater Toronto Area and Ontario
Qualifications
- Experience:
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in planning and scheduling
- Experience related to the design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of transmission/distribution assets
- Scheduling experience in transmission line and station projects or other linear project types is an asset
- Experience with SAP is an asset
- Experience in Lean Construction Scheduling practices is considered an asset
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Licenses OR Certifications:
- Holding a recognized certification such as PMP, PMI-SP, or PSP is considered an asset
- Oracle Primavera P6 certificate is considered an asset
- Skills and Competencies:
- Practical experience in developing schedule networks (Precedence Diagramming method) and the application of the Critical Path Method
- Required to travel in support of site meetings for the various projects/programs assigned. This will at times include overnight stays due to distance of travel and to ensure safe conditions for travel.
- Requires performing a variety of duties under the usual business office conditions
- Effective skills in Microsoft Office applications including Excel
- Competent in Primavera P6 Project Management software
- Working knowledge of Navisworks, Synchro, Power BI, and TILOS is an asset
- In-depth understanding of multi-discipline engineering and construction projects
- Must be willing to maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices
- Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines
- Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
- Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)
- Equipped to work independently and as part of a team
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