Planning and Scheduling Coordinator

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of.

Integrated Construction Services (ICS) is a solutions-based operational engineering support and research group. Formed from the integration of corporate development and operations support, our North American wide team of engineering and technological subject matter experts are here to provide solutions and results-oriented recommendations to our operational teams. From preconstruction and pursuits to planning, engineering, technology and lean innovations, our SMEs are available to equip you with the tools to serve our clients and deliver profitable projects.

The planning, scheduling and lean group of ICS work with operations groups to build on the culture at PCL by proving the return of time spent on planning, scheduling, and lean knowledge. Through training and engagement set higher standards and support districts and individuals to reach those standards.

This role involves travel across North America, with an estimated travel commitment of approximately 25%.

Here's how a Planning and Scheduling Coordinator for our Edmonton NAHQ office contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

• Providing training and managing environments for P6 scheduling software; including end user support, testing, and documentation.
• Support PCL software applications for the Planning, Scheduling and Lean processes including document organization and training.
• Testing and evaluating new software solutions, including developing adoption plans and training.
• Supporting district champions and chairing meetings.
• Organizing Planning, Scheduling and Lean user group events.
• Assisting with department coordination and documentation.
• Drafts and reviews planning and scheduling directives, business guides and standard operating procedures.
• Traveling to operational districts as required to provide project support and training.
• Other related responsibilities as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Postsecondary education or training in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.
• 5 to 8 years of construction experience in an operational role preferred.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including technical writing.
• Ability to work well and collaborate with a close-knit group of construction services subject matter experts who guide, mentor, and train project and district teams throughout North America.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to analyze situations and develop innovative solutions.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to quickly learn new software solutions.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings, and specifications, building material and required standards applicable by discipline.
• Experience in commercial construction scheduling and P6 or P6 EPPM.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with operational districts and applicable champions.
  
  

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

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

PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary, which considers your unique qualifications and experience, is just one component of the robust total rewards you'll enjoy at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected] with the position and location you are interested in.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let’s get started!

Employee Status: Regular Full-Time

Company: PCL Constructors Inc.

Primary Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Corporate)

Job: Planning and Scheduling Coordinator

Requisition: 9052