Engineering Project Assistant Jobs in Welland, ON

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SUMMARY

The Scheduler will be responsible for providing guidance and support to the pursuit and operations teams in the estimating and planning of various contracts.

PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE

PROJECT PLANNING AND SCHEDULING

• Plan and establish milestones for projects. Review project work activities to ensure support of project milestones.
• Work with the Project Team to develop bid & baseline schedules for multi-year projects in Primavera P6, resource loaded at activity level, ensuring constructability & integrity of the project schedule, identifying key project milestones, constraints, stakeholder requirements and any other contractual obligations.
• Provide schedule assistance to site / multidisciplinary teams to identify the appropriate period or season to execute works to minimize impact to seasonal and environmental constraints on the project schedule.
• Identify schedule considerations and problems resulting from interdisciplinary or group restraints and interfaces.
• Maintain schedule forecast throughout the project life cycle by verifying schedules are properly updated and linked to the master schedules if prepared by outside parties.
• Review or assist in reviewing proposal provisions related to schedule and develop supporting data for contract negotiations.

SCHEDULE MONITORING AND ANALYSIS

• Regular & ongoing analysis of the critical path with regular engagement with Project Manager to advise on potential impacts, efficiencies and near critical items.
• Highlight both current and prospective delays in progress, assist with mitigation and corrective actions for recovery.
• Assist in the monitoring, reviewing, and analysis of the schedule and status during all phases of the project, including the analysis of any schedule deviations and corrective actions.
• Analyze subcontractors' schedules, while forecasting and trending completion target dates to ensure contractor plans are realistic and achievable. Report deviations accordingly.
• Monitor and report critical path variances and schedule performance of the total project.
• Assist with project schedule analysis and studies of problem areas to determine criticality of schedule and seek the advice of the Project Manager.

REPORTING, COLLABORATION AND DATA MANAGEMENT

• Conduct weekly and periodic progress meetings with site management to gather information and discuss project progress, deviation and change.
• Gather and interpret project data from both internal and external sources.
• Provide the Project Team with timely, informed, and up-to-date project schedule information including trends and forecasts as well as progress, schedule and planning input to the weekly, bi-weekly and monthly project reports.
• Review Contract documents, drawings, specifications and any relevant project documentation applicable to the project scope.

CLAIMS SUPPORT AND CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COORDINATION

• Work diligently with the Commercial & Engineering team to provide comprehensive schedule inputs/outputs to support the claims management process.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Engineering or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Experience in the Transportation/Civil sector required. Experience in roads and bridges would be considered an asset.
• 2-4 years in a Planner/Scheduler role.
• Valid G driver's license and access to own vehicle.
• Open to travel to job sites throughout the Province of Ontario.
• Results-driven with a focus to deliver success in a fast-paced environment.
• Outcome-focused, critical thinker with the ability to analyze and visualize to ensure continuous improvement across our business.
• Ability to connect and interact with people to seek different perspectives.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Demonstrate versatility and resourcefulness in overcoming business challenges.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Expected Base Salary: $40,000 - $65,000 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive group benefits program.
• Retirement savings program.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Disclaimers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: AI tools are not used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. "GIP", is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.

We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.