Program Scheduler - Stantec : Job Details

Program Scheduler Opportunity

When you care deeply about the work you do, it's rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects. Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your futureand the future of your community.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Program Scheduler to join our team. The primary responsibility of the Program Scheduler is to manage and support program and project teams by producing and reporting cost-loaded schedules in Primavera P6 format. This role involves coordinating with Program Team members, consultants, contractors, and third parties, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Program Schedule in Primavera P6, including fully integrated Baseline schedules in accordance with the program team and program requirements.
• Maintain the program schedule in collaboration with project managers, construction managers, and inputs from engineering, procurement, contractors, and operations, providing technical support to ensure schedules are maintained to the program team's satisfaction.
• Validate and analyze construction methodologies, resource and cost loading, activity durations, schedule logic, float allocation, critical path identification, and contractor schedules to ensure they capture contract milestones, predict completion dates, and provide an accurate record of project progress.
• Prepare and ensure all program reports, both internally and externally, are completed on time, accurate, and consistent, including consolidated progress reports with bar charts, S-curves, and manpower histograms.
• Correlate schedule, cost, and risk assessments through integrated solutions to influence critical path analysis, provide robust plans for decision-making, and periodically report the project management status of critical activities and schedule risks.
• Participate in the development of recovery plans and contingency planning, conduct schedule compression techniques, and support monitoring of contract actual progress versus planned progress and key performance indicators. Provide exception reporting and recommend actions.
• Provide support on the development of program cost expenditure forecast curves (cash flow) and perform schedule risk analysis periodically or as required.
• Control and monitor any variations or changes to the program scope of work and perform schedule analysis for contractor requests for adjustments and claims to determine the impact on the schedule.
• Attend program team and contractor schedule meetings.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Expertise in project planning across large, complex, multi-disciplinary projects, with a solid understanding of program management principles. Relevant experience with environmental remediation programs (preferred), water and/or utility programs. Advanced skills with Primavera P6. Excellent time management skills. Proactive, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable in scheduling techniques. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships with clients, program team, contractors, subcontractors, and staff at all levels.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business, or related field. Minimum 5 years of work experience in a similar position. Project Management Professional (PMP) or Project Management Institute Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) is highly desired.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.

Pay Range

Locations in CO, HI, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 84,000.00 - Max Salary $ 122,000.00

Benefits Summary

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location

United States | CA | San Diego

Organization

2249 Water-US PMCM-San Diego CA

Employee Status

Regular

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

Requisition ID

1001210