Senior Scheduler

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
 

We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001.  Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction, operation and maintenance of projects.  Currently involved in some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates. www.acciona.ca 

Responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing a comprehensive project schedule in Primavera P6, covering all phases from design to construction. This role involves close collaboration with CA, project teams and subcontractors to ensure the schedule aligns with contractual requirements, cost estimates, and risk assessments. During project execution, the Senior Scheduler updates and monitors the schedule, tracks critical path activities, and performs delay analysis and Earned Value Management (EVM) to assess performance. Proactive in identifying risks and proposing recovery strategies, the Senior Scheduler communicates schedule status, risks, and progress metrics to support informed decision-making and keep the project on track.

Schedule Development

• Develop a comprehensive project schedule using Primavera P6, accurately reflecting all design, procurement, Permits and construction activities.

• Collaborate with CA, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to define the scope and sequencing of activities.

• Ensure all dependencies, milestones, and timelines are accurately incorporated into the schedule.

• Work closely with subcontractors to incorporate all relevant and acceptable inputs into the schedule.

• Work closely with estimating, and risk management teams to ensure schedule alignment with cost estimates and risk assessments.

• Develop the project baseline schedule, ensuring alignment with contractual milestones and owner requirements.

• Support schedule validation and secure approval from internal and external stakeholders.

• Loading cost and resource data into the schedule to facilitate resource planning and budget alignment.

• Establish metrics and methodologies for measuring progress once the project transitions into the Implementation Phase.

• Set up tracking tools and processes that ensure effective schedule monitoring during project execution.

• Review contract terms to confirm adherence to reporting, change management, and all other Project Controls requirements.

• Assist in creating and maintaining tools and templates that ensure compliance with Project Controls processes and contract requirements.

Schedule Updating, Monitoring and Control

• Regularly update the project schedule to reflect actual progress, identifying variances from the baseline.

• Track critical path activities and notify the project team of any potential delays or issues.

• Generate weekly and monthly schedule reports, providing updates on milestones, forecasted completion dates, and potential risks.

• Develop and present detailed progress reports, including Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics to assess project performance.

• Develop recovery schedules as needed to mitigate project delays, working with stakeholders to identify corrective actions.

• Perform delay analysis to understand the causes of schedule slippage and recommend strategies to recover lost time.

• Assess and incorporate schedule changes resulting from design revisions, scope modifications, or unexpected delays.

• Coordinate with the schedule manager to manage schedule impacts resulting from change orders or variations.

• Identify potential risks impacting the schedule and work with the project team to implement mitigation strategies.

• Support contingency planning by developing “what-if” scenarios for high-risk activities on the critical path.

• Engage with CA, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication on schedule status and risks.

• Support the implementation of an Earned Value Management plan to measure project performance, identify variances, and enhance forecasting accuracy.

• Analyze project performance metrics (e.g., CPI, SPI, key commodity tracking) in detail; recommend corrective actions to maintain productivity and performance, providing timely feedback to project leadership on any negative trends.

• Monitor project health and performance metrics, ensuring key indicators are effectively communicated to project leadership.

WORK CONDITIONS

This position is based at the project office daily, reporting directly to the Schedule Manager. It requires adaptability to project office dynamics and occasional flexibility for extended hours to meet critical project deadlines.

• In-depth knowledge of construction scheduling and engineering for major civil projects, particularly in Rail and Station / building project

• Proficient in Oracle Primavera P6 (Knowledge of TILOS is preferred)

• Excellent collaboration skills, demonstrating the ability to work cohesively with CA, diverse teams and foster a cooperative project environment

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for advanced data analysis and reporting. (Knowledge of Power BI is preferred)

• Strong time management and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, detailed reports and updates. Proficient in gathering, maintaining, reporting and analyzing schedule data.

• Ability to plan and manage multiple site priorities.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Canada, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.