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Short Description:

The Junior Scheduler will, with supervision or independently, will participate in the development, maintenance and analysis of project schedules within a market segment and report variances.  The Jr. Scheduler is expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following core competency areas at the level necessary for projects of Minor or Moderate scope.

ABOUT ALBERICI

Alberici Constructors, Ltd. is part of Alberici Corporation, a $4-billion North American construction firm recently ranked 31st largest General Contractor in Engineering News Record.
Operating in the Canadian construction industry since 1908, Alberici has served countless communities through the development of infrastructure, food manufactories and energy centers amongst others. At Alberici, we are proud of the quality of life our buildings bring to families throughout North America. Working at Alberici means satisfaction in knowing the work we do improves the lives of others. In turn, we continually invest in the development of our employees to provide them with fulfilling careers.
We build the critical structures that improve lives and strengthen communities.
Our mission is simple — and our approach to delivering on it is equally straightforward. We are as open and honest with our employees and partners as we are with our clients. We are here to work together to do the best work possible to bring this mission to life.
When it comes to our team, Alberici employees are built differently. We seek the best and brightest and are committed to investing in our people and providing the training and resources they need to learn, grow, and advance.
Are you Built for the Challenge?

Our values:

Working Safely

Valuing Diversity

Serving Humbly

Executing with Integrity

Solving Creatively

Engaging Fully

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Junior Scheduler supports the planning and scheduling of construction projects by assisting with the development, maintenance, and analysis of project schedules. Working both independently and under supervision, this role helps monitor project progress, identify schedule variances, and provide updates to support effective project delivery. The Junior Scheduler contributes to projects of minor to moderate scope while developing proficiency in core scheduling and project controls competencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides scheduling support to assigned projects.
• Develops initial proposal and pre-construction schedules for review.
• Can draft baseline schedules independently for final completion and review with the project team.
• Participates in project kickoff and startup meetings.
• Works with the project team to develop the Project Execution Plan and Baseline Schedule, and assists with the creation of documentation as required to gain approval of the Baseline Schedules.
• Ensures work follows contract documents and Company policy.
• Works with site teams during the Planning Meetings and Scheduling Workshops to develop execution plans and create data to input into the schedule.
• Helps to monitor and maintain the project schedule.
• Loads resources into schedule activities with tiebacks to the project estimate, and provides analysis on resource leveling.
• Generates manpower and cost-loaded schedules by integrating monetary and labour costs against developed activity logic with tiebacks to approved estimate.
• Develops and uses earned-value systems for use on projects as appropriate.
• Collects status information provided by others and enters it into the schedule.
• Works with site teams to ensure the project schedules reflect the current project status and incorporate any impacts and changed project conditions.
• Reviews the schedules critical path for accuracy with site Management and helps produces the necessary monthly reports to be submitted with the monthly payment application.
• Analyzes changes to the critical path and suggests ways to optimize.
• Develops “what if” scenarios or “work around” plans with site teams.
• Identifies and analyzes potential schedule risk events and communicates to Project Manager for action.
• Supports site teams to generate & documents all changes and adverse conditions as a part of claims avoidance.
• Develops and maintains 4D Models as appropriate for projects and pursuits.
• Understands and implements the Standard Operating Procedure for scheduling as well as other related procedures.
• Participates in monthly controls audit performed by the project’s responsible scheduler and Financial Manager.
• Acts as a resource for “On the Job” scheduling training of team members.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Recognizes safety as a top priority of the organization
• Wears personal protective equipment on the project site
• Adheres to Alberici Quality Management System
• Adheres to policies and procedures
• Delivers professional customer service
• Adopts a teamwork approach and willingly supports coworkers

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Reads, analyzes and interprets complex documents.
• Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts and draws valid conclusions.
• Organizes and manages time, duties and activities efficiently.
• Ensures client satisfaction, both internally and externally, through positive, pleasant, professional and efficient handling of issues.
• Able to effectively communicate in both verbal and written forms.

Qualifications & Experience

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management plus one to two years related experience.
• Some exposure to construction logistics, techniques, materials, equipment, crew sizing and sequencing.
• Experience with multiple construction market types is essential (healthcare, automotive, civil, industrial, sports facilities, etc.).
• Basic understanding of scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6.

Alberici is a North American company with multiple Operating Companies:

Alberici Constructors, Inc., Alberici Constructors, LTD., Alberici Construcciones, BRC, CAS Constructors, Filanc, Flintco, Hillsdale Fabricators, Kienlen Constructors, and WWPS

Artificial intelligence–enabled tools may have been used in the preparation and drafting of this job posting for the purposes of content development and clarity. No artificial intelligence systems are used at any stage of the recruitment, assessment, screening, interviewing, or selection process. All hiring decisions are made exclusively by authorized human representatives of the organization.