Schedular/Planner

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people - where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution.
Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy.
Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives.
From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada's skylines coast-to-coast.
Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible.
Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

We are a dynamic team of over 5,000 with a range of professions, backgrounds, and areas of expertise.
This breadth of diversity in people and opportunities is one of greatest aspects of building your career with Bird.
Every trajectory looks different.
At Bird, you hold the pen, and you write your story.
As you unlock your potential, you are surrounded by a team that supports you every step of the way.

Be a part of our team, where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners.
You will build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset.
Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Industrial, the Planner Scheduler will take a lead role in schedule development on large scale engineering projects as well as training and mentoring project staff.

Where Greatness Grows

The position is located in Kakabeka, ON.

What you will be working on:

• Work with multi-disciplinary teams on various types of projects including Bid build, Design Build, EPC, and P3/P6 contracts.
• Interface with operations, clients, and subcontractors to plan and develop baseline schedules and narratives, as well as document impacts to work and support resolution of issues.
• Prepare resource loaded CMP, 120-day, and weekly schedules in accordance with contract requirement, company standards and reporting guidelines for presentation to senior management and clients.
• Responsible for estimating activity durations and schedule optimization.
• Maintain and update complex schedules and ensure proper timing, compatibility and competency of master and supporting schedules.
• Organize the project team and the scope of work, using a work breakdown structure.
• Schedule tasks in a logical manner so that lower-level schedule elements support the top-level milestones.
• Allocate the total budget resources to time-phased control accounts.
• Establish objective means for measuring work.
• Control the project by analyzing cost and performance variances, assessing final costs, developing corrective actions, and controlling changes to the integrated baseline.

What we are looking for:

• 5+ years' experience in project planning and scheduling for infrastructure development projects
• Advanced understanding of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Working experience in project controls including cost control, performance measurement, change management, delay analysis and quantity surveying.
• Working understanding of change management and schedule trending
• Skilled usage of Primavera software integrated with Time-Location software an asset.
• Experience with developing complex engineering and construction schedules for project proposals and projects in process.
• Experience performing logic analysis, CPM analysis, resource loaded, generated work breakdown structure, earned values, cost, resources, materials, work-loaded projections, S curve and cash flow diagrams.
• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them.
• Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.

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Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

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Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

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We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity

Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future.
We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

Bird celebrates diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

About Us

Bird construction was founded as a small partnership in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in 1920.
Today we are a highly respected company, operating across Canada.
Bird is one of Canada's leading builders and is recognized for its strong commitment to the growth and prosperity of both our clients and our people.