Project Scheduler

This is the Rundown: Who We Are

Being one of the larger privately-owned construction companies in North America, Reliance offers general contracting services in all aspects of project planning, execution and delivery. Over the last year, weve grown continuously due to our employees performance, but mostly through their passion, focus, and determination. This expansion however has not let us forget that we are still a family-owned company established in 1948. Our presence in the construction industry over more than half a century has led us to an unparalleled understanding of the industry, allowing us to provide our clients with a sense of complete trust and confidence. They rely on us to complete a project theyve envisioned, and we accept that responsibility to make it a reality.

The Role: Project Scheduler

A Project Scheduler in the construction industry is responsible for developing, maintaining, and updating project schedules, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

What Youll Do

• Responsible for updating project site logistic plans according to the IFC drawings, review it with the site superintendent and traffic management consultants.
• You will be involved in the planning of projects as a member of the preconstruction team, you will be responsible for reading and understanding the schedule-related contractual requirements, drawings, specifications and preparation of BID schedules.
• Prepare logistics plans and preconstruction schedules in preconstruction phase.
• You will be responsible for developing schedules, ensuring that the durations and relationships have been vetted by project management team, site superintendents and subtrades.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and incorporates the production analysis into the schedule.
• Communicate with project managers to determine the actual construction progress and provide regular schedule updates based on provided information.
• Contribute in the planning and scheduling process through various construction phases (preconstruction, construction, system completions, PDI, occupancy, etc.).
• Assists project management team to create and monitor short term schedules and determine the impact on the master schedule.
• Responsible for working with the project team to create the baseline schedule, ensuring that it meets or exceeds Reliance Constructions best practices in terms of format, layout, content and quality.
• Responsible for updating the project schedule on a monthly basis for each project assigned to you.
• You will be in charge of reviewing the comments on schedules from clients and trades
• Responsible for attending the project meetings on site and clients offices.
• Update information will include as-built dates, short-term forecasting, changes/delays information incorporating schedule impact, and potentially some resequencing of work to match the current execution plan.
• Responsible for reporting on the status of all active projects assigned to you.
• You will be responsible for attending and participating in internal project review meetings.
• Responsible for tracking the changes through the construction phase of the project and identifying the impact of the changes to the ongoing and future activities.
• Responsible for preparation, updating and reporting of projects delay event tracker.
• Develop and maintain strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders.
• You will provide support to project teams by developing microwork schedules, what-if scenarios, and Time-Impact-Analysis schedules as required.
• Proactively identify problems or conflicts in the project schedule and assist the project manager or site superintendent in effectively managing a resolution.

What Youll Need

A recognized university degree in Engineering or Construction Technology or specialized courses in Construction Management or equivalent experience and training.

Skilled in written and oral communication.

You have minimum 5 years of construction scheduling experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.

You have a working knowledge of computer scheduling programs including MS Projects.

You have the ability to manage the schedules for multiple projects simultaneously.

You have experience working as part of a construction project team and have been exposed to on-site construction.

You communicate clearly and effectively, in alignment with Reliance Constructions Values, and promote collaborative problem-solving.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite but particularly excellent Microsoft Excel skills.

Good organizational and management skills.

Must be able to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

Must be able to work well under constant pressure of deadlines.

Experience within the GTA region specifically with high rise residential, multi purpose residential and institutional construction projects.

What Well Offer You

Competitive compensation package

Collaborative but challenging work environment

Early departure on Fridays for summer months

Prime office location in Toronto downtown area

Completely renovated office space

Office is a 10-minute walk from Union station

Frequent team bonding activities

*We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

*Reliance Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. During any stage of the recruitment and hiring process, accommodation for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.