Project Scheduler in Calgary

Support the project management team by developing and maintaining project schedules for Oil & Gas projects. Assist the Project Manager with overall project planning, scheduling, and coordination activities. Develop, update, and maintain project schedules on a regular basis to ensure accurate and current information. Prepare Earned Value Management (EVM) and project performance reports. Work closely with Project Management to address planning and scheduling requirements, concerns, and priorities. Monitor schedule performance and identify deviations within assigned disciplines or specialties, escalating significant variances to Senior Analysts for review and consideration.

Participate in the development of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and prepare detailed schedules, including resource loading, for assigned WBS elements. Support the project change management process by assessing and incorporating schedule-related changes. Coordinate schedule-related information from engineers, subcontractors, owners, and other project stakeholders to maintain an integrated project schedule. Identify and analyze critical paths, including critical float and schedule-driving activities. Develop and maintain schedule-related graphical presentations, including Gantt charts, activity network diagrams, time-scaled logic diagrams, and resource histograms.

Establish and maintain project performance measurement systems using approved baseline estimates and schedules. Work with Project Management to establish project goals, objectives, key performance indicators, and success factors, and provide analysis of overall project status. Develop, monitor, and update progress measurement systems and progress curves for project reporting. Perform project performance analysis, including Earned Value analysis, to identify trends, variances, and potential schedule impacts. Develop project schedules in accordance with established project execution strategies and philosophies.

Prepare regular schedule updates and perform ongoing schedule maintenance using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project. Collect, consolidate, and distribute schedule-related information to relevant project stakeholders. Identify schedule and project controls issues, analyze discrepancies, and proactively support the resolution of issues. Communicate project controls practices and requirements effectively to team members and support their understanding and commitment. Collaborate effectively with project team members, peer groups, and other stakeholders. Demonstrate strong organizational skills, reliability, and accountability while ensuring project deadlines and deliverables are met.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of project planning and scheduling principles within an EPCM environment.
• Ability to develop and manage detailed project schedules and identify the activities required to deliver project products and services.
• Knowledge and practical application of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) methodologies.
• Ability to integrate schedule information from engineering teams, subcontractors, owners, and other stakeholders into a comprehensive Master Schedule.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify critical paths, schedule constraints, float, and potential impacts to project completion dates.
• Experience developing schedule graphics and reporting tools, including Gantt charts, network diagrams, time-scaled logic diagrams, and histograms.
• Ability to establish and maintain performance management systems using approved schedule and cost estimate baselines.
• Strong understanding of progress measurement, progress curves, schedule forecasting, and project performance reporting.
• Experience with Earned Value Management and project performance analysis.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to proactively identify, analyze, and resolve project controls and scheduling issues.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, including the ability to identify discrepancies and determine appropriate solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines, and changing project requirements effectively.
• Dependable, organized, and results-oriented, with a strong commitment to meeting project deadlines.

Education and Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project scheduling, preferably within an EPCM project environment.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting or a related discipline is preferred, particularly with experience or exposure to the Oil & Gas industry.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Construction industry experience is considered an asset but is not required.
• Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification/designation would be considered an asset.