Scheduling Lead (Supporting the GO Expansion Program)

See the opportunities we have available today in our exciting portfolio of client programs and project

Scheduling Lead (Supporting the GO Expansion Program) - (SCHED41.14)

Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn.

Comtech Group Inc. (Comtech) is a multidisciplinary consulting firm providing integrated consulting solutions on complex capital projects, including Program and Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, Technical Advisory, Construction Management, and Technology Integration Services. Our team thrives on embracing and navigating technical challenges within the Transportation and Infrastructure, Industrial and Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, and Buildings and Facilities markets. Our core focus is supporting project owners through collaborative and integrated partnerships to deliver projects that improve the world around us.

Job Title

Scheduling Lead (Supporting the GO Expansion Program)

Location

Toronto, ON CA (Primary)

Category

Construction Management, Engineering, Project Controls, Project Management, Technical Advisory

Job Type

Full-time

Job Responsibilities

(Internal Role: Scheduling IV)

Schedule planning, developing and maintaining the project Master schedule to meet the project objectives, schedule basis, managing the progress measurement and earned value, schedule reporting, schedule change implementation, and developing and maintaining the schedule management plan

Prepare Scheduling and Planning procedures and work instructions and make sure that they are followed by the Contractors and project team. Develop and maintain the Basis of Schedule for each baseline schedule

Work closely with the Risk Lead to develop a summary schedule suitable for quantitative schedule risk analysis. Understanding the Monte Carlo risk analysis process and contributing to the Risk Mitigation Plan

Generate and verify monthly updates and issue progress reports. Monitor slippages and critical and near-critical activities

Performs and/or coordinates, collects, verifies, and integrates the work scope for all entities into the total project plan. Reviews the representation of project scope in schedules

Maintain and optimize the schedule through change management procedures; monitor progress and resolve areas of potential concern. Review and assess schedule impacts due to changes/claims

Prepare required progress reports and dashboards to provide project status updates. Analyze schedule variance, float, and trending and monitor schedule KPIs

Manage schedule changes and forecast project impact. Implement corrective action when performance trends deviate from the baseline

Perform audits on various schedules including those produced by contractors, and prepare all required output documents

Analyze schedule variance, float, and trending and monitor schedule KPIs

Support progress measurement process and analyze progress and performance data

Review the baseline schedule and assess the compliance of the schedule with the project agreement and best practices 

Monthly review of project progress schedules, capture changes, and prepare required progress reports and dashboards to provide project status updates

Manage schedule change notices and forecast project impact. Implement corrective action when performance trends deviate from the baseline

Identifies commercial/schedule risks and develops mitigation measures to ensure timely and high-quality planning and scheduling-related deliverables

Has to make decisions such as accepting contractor schedules, commenting, and rejecting

Responsible for implementing and managing the standard, goals, policies, etc. for the project/program

Responsible for implementing and managing the standard, goals, policies, etc. for the project or program 

Schedule the planning, development, and maintenance of the project Master schedule to meet the project objectives and schedule basis 

Develop, analyze, and manage the progress measurement, earned value, performance data, schedule reporting, schedule change implementation, and develop and maintain the schedule management plan 

Prepare and entrench scheduling and planning procedures and work instructions for the contractors and project team

Formulate and maintain the basis of schedule for each baseline, and the baseline curves including progress and manpower, generate all progress curves including planned, actual, and forecasted 

Liaise with risk to develop a summary schedule suitable for quantitative schedule risk analysis, interpret the Monte Carlo risk analysis process, and contribute to the risk mitigation plan 

Generate and verify monthly updates, issue progress reports, progress schedules, and dashboards, monitor slippages and critical and near critical activities

Provide schedule input to the procurement bid process including reporting requirements and milestone dates. Conduct bid evaluation and ongoing management of consultants, vendors, and contractors

Maintain and optimize the schedule through change management procedures, monitor progress, and resolve areas of potential concern. Review and assess schedule impacts due to changes or claims

 Analyze and monitor schedule variances, floats, trends, and KPIs 

Manage schedule changes and forecast project impact. Implement corrective action when performance trends deviate from the baseline 

Perform audits on various schedules including those produced by contractors, and prepare all required output documents 

Review project scope changes, claims for schedule and cost impact, and provide feedback to financial and contract management staff

Create and implement key scheduling requirements such as activity coding, naming conventions, client requirements management protocol, project calendars, and resource and plant data libraries 

Review the baseline schedule and assess the compliance of the schedule with the project agreement and best practices

Conduct forensic analysis of project schedules, produce recommendations for improvement, and analyze schedule delays. Review and assess the extension of time claims 

Identify commercial and schedule risks and develop mitigation measures to ensure timely and high-quality planning and scheduling-related deliverables 

Actively participate in the mentoring and hiring process by interviewing and selecting the best-aligned staff for the company and team including the Project Planning and Scheduling team 

Develop the vision for the consulting services provided in scheduling for the project or program while delegating and managing deliverables with consulting team members 

Build and maintain a positive, high-performing team culture with an openness to constructive challenge, continuous improvement, implementation of lessons learned and an overall ‘right-first-time” mindset 

Clarify acceptable standards of workmanship through every stage of the work 

Create a high-performing culture open to constructive challenges and seeking continual improvement

Monitor and manage scheduling staff performance (including non-Comtech resources on the project or program to ensure excellence in results. Ensure teams are clear and focused on performance objectives 

Promote a project environment that is inclusive, and diverse and celebrates our differences 

Guides Scheduling Specialists 

Working Conditions

Office or Site-based 

Qualifications Required

Experience: 

Minimum of 12 years of Planning and Scheduling experience in large projects or programs

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Licenses OR Certifications:

Holding recognized certifications including PMP, PMI-SP, or PSP

Oracle Primavera P6 certificate is considered an asset 

Skills and Competencies: 

Strong understanding of prevailing Project Management and Scheduling methods 

Extensive knowledge of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Power Query 

Competent in Navisworks, Synchro, Power BI and TILOS is an asset

Expert understanding of multi-discipline engineering and construction projects

Inclined 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 with minimum input from leadership 

Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities 

Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal) 

Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment

Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks 

Expert ability to detect and capitalize on others' strengths 

Demonstrated capability to supervise, delegate, and develop capacity 

Effectively leads multi-resource scheduling teams

Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence

Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension 

Comtech Group Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with local legislative requirements. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the People and Culture Team by emailing – [email protected]

Comtech Group offers our employees a competitive compensation package with comprehensive employee benefits, and an inclusive environment that fosters teamwork & entrepreneurial spirit. Comtech Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Why choose a career with Comtech?

From working on challenging, world-class projects to professional development support and high-quality standards, there are many reasons to join Team Comtech.

Notice to Third-Party Recruiters, Recruitment Agencies and Staffing Agencies

Notice to Third-Party Recruiters, Recruitment Agencies and Staffing Agencies

Use of Third Parties
We thank you for your interest in supporting our continued growth. Comtech Group works with third-party recruitment agencies from time to time to supplement our in-house talent acquisition efforts. We recognize that our partnership with third-party recruitment agencies is instrumental to our continued success in attracting top-tiered applicants. Due to this, we work with a select list of third-party recruiters who are considered our strategic partners and understand our company culture, core values, and industry.

Becoming a Strategic Partner
If your agency would like to be considered as a recruiting vendor, please contact our Director, Project Resourcing, via email and include information about your firm as well as a primary point of contact.

Unsolicited Resumes
Third-party vendors must have a vendor agreement fully signed and executed by the Director, Project Resourcing in order to submit or receive payment for any resumes, candidate profiles, or placements with Comtech Group. The agreement must be dated no later than one year prior to the date of resume submission. Verbal commitments from any member of the Comtech team are not considered binding. In the event of a third-party recruiter or agency submitting an unsolicited resume or candidate to any member of the Comtech team, without having a signed agreement, Comtech reserves the right to pursue and hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Comtech will be considered the property of Comtech Group.