Senior Scheduler – Data Centers in Toronto

Comtech Group Inc. (Comtech), part of Accenture, 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.

THE WORK:

You didn't get into this to manage one piece of a project. You got into it to change how the world gets built. At Accenture Construct, that's the job. You'll help deliver the data centers, power grids, rail networks, factories and public infrastructure that keep communities moving — smarter, safer and more sustainably.

Responsibilities include:

• Implementing and managing the standard, goals, policies, etc. for the project or program.
• Scheduling the planning, development, and maintenance of the project Master schedule to meet the project objectives and schedule basis.
• Developing, analyzing, and managing the progress measurement, earned value, performance data, schedule reporting, schedule change implementation, and developing and maintaining the schedule management plan.
• Preparing and entrenching scheduling and planning procedures and work instructions for the contractors and project team.
• Formulating and maintaining the basis of schedule for each baseline, and the baseline curves including progress and manpower.
• Liaising with risk to develop a summary schedule suitable for quantitative schedule risk analysis.
• Generating and verifying monthly updates, issuing progress reports, progress schedules, and dashboards.
• Providing schedule input to the procurement bid process including reporting requirements and milestone dates.
• Maintaining and optimizing the schedule through change management procedures.
• Reviewing project scope changes, claims for schedule and cost impact, and providing feedback to financial and contract management staff.
• Creating and implementing key scheduling requirements such as activity coding, naming conventions, client requirements management protocol, project calendars, and resource and plant data libraries.
• Conducting forensic analysis of project schedules, producing recommendations for improvement, and analyzing schedule delays.
• Identifying commercial and schedule risks and developing mitigation measures.
• Actively participating in the mentoring and hiring process by interviewing and selecting the best-aligned staff.
• Building and maintaining a positive, high-performing team culture.
• Clarifying acceptable standards of workmanship through every stage of the work.
• Monitoring and managing scheduling staff performance.
• Promoting a project environment that is inclusive and diverse.

Working Conditions: Office or Site-based.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Minimum of 12 years of Planning and Scheduling experience in large projects or programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Holding recognized certifications including PMP, PMI-SP, or PSP Oracle Primavera P6 certificate is considered an asset.
• 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.
• Proficient in Primavera P6.
• Competent in Navisworks, Synchro, Power BI and TILOS is an asset.
• Expert understanding of multi-discipline engineering and construction projects.
• Ability to arrange priorities and elevate competing risks to meet deadlines.
• Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities.
• Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks.
• 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.
• Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors. The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role.

Role Location Annual Salary Range: Toronto $118,000 to $177,000.

What's in it for you:

• The biggest builds going. Hyperscale data centers, grid and generation, transit and rail, chip fabs, mines, water.
• You own the outcome.
• AI that shows up on site.
• Scale without the distance.
• Serious investment in you.
• Work that outlasts you.
• Recognition that means something in this industry.

Accenture I&CP 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.

Why Choose a Career with Accenture I&CP? From working on challenging, world-class projects to professional development support and high-quality standards, there are many reasons to join Accenture I&CP.