Project Controls - Scheduling Lead

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Scheduling Lead / Manager to join our team! The ideal candidate is responsible for leading the Scheduling team and will be responsible for the resourcing, planning, scheduling and programming of all aspects of a mega transit program in the Greater Toronto Region.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop, implement, and maintain project schedules using industry-standard scheduling software such as Primavera P6, TILOS or Microsoft Project.
• Manage the schedule development process for multiple packages, ensuring that schedules are accurate, up-to-date, and properly maintained.
• Conduct schedule analysis to identify potential risks/opportunities for improvement while providing strategic guidance on scheduling matters.
• Collaborate with project managers, construction managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that project schedules are aligned with overall project objectives.
• Assesses the impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages.
• Provide guidance and support to planning/scheduling resources within the program while identifying potential risks or opportunities for improvement.
• Write processes related to planning/scheduling activities in accordance with industry standards while ensuring all documentation is accurate/up-to-date/properly maintained.
• Interface with program management on schedule-related issues including progress reporting/risk identification/mitigation strategies etc. while participating in meetings with clients/contractors/stakeholders to discuss schedule-related issues.
• Accumulates and accesses historical data, such as performance experience, for use in maintaining a realistic basis for future planning and forecasting.
• Lead a staff who are qualified to analyze, evaluate, forecast, and report schedule status against an established baseline.
• Develops and manages an established system to show the hierarchy of plans and schedules; Keeps project and company management fully informed.
• Customizes project control systems to meet specific project requirements.
• May function as Project Control Manager on a project. In that capacity, directs and controls all of the project controls activities.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Technology or a combination of equivalent skills and relevant field experience
• Excellent written, verbal, communication and organizational skills
• Solid understanding of Primavera P6 scheduling software
• Proven track record leading a team to success
• 10+ years of relevant experience in similar positions in planning large infrastructure, heavy civil mega projects, or large metropolitan LRT projects

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

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We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

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