Senior Scheduler

Job description

Reporting to the Scheduling Manager, you will be responsible for management of day-to-day project related scheduling works and team, including but not limited to creating, monitoring, and analyzing project scheduling activities for Ship Building, in line with corporate scheduling processes and procedures.

Qualifications As a Lead scheduler, you will be responsible for management of day-to-day project related scheduling works and team, including but not limited to creating, monitoring, and analyzing project scheduling activities for Ship Building projects/programs, in line with corporate scheduling processes and procedures.

RESPONSABILITIES:

- Lead scheduling effort on Ship Building program, with all interfaces and deliverables related to schedule, progress measurement, analysis and reporting and management of team of schedulers as applicable.

- Establish work breakdown structures, key project milestones, and project reporting baselines with PMO and Client.

- Monitor and analyze updated project schedules in accordance to approved project baselines.

- Timely delivery of progress and performance reports with required quality and analysis as required by the program/contract

- Understand established IT systems/automation tools for compiling data from different areas/projects and share analysis to support decision making by function/PMO/management.

- Provide support as needed for trend reporting, mitigation of delays and threats to the project schedule if any.

- Adhere to corporate scheduling processes and procedures

- Analyze possible schedule issues related to change of management and identify potential claims

REQUIREMENTS:

- Have extensive experience with scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project)

- Hold a university degree or a college diploma in a relevant discipline (engineering, naval architecture) and have a minimum of 20 years of experience in scheduling & project controls.

- 8 to 10 years of experience in shipbuilding scheduling and planning is preferred.

- Strong knowledge of the interrelationship of project scope definition from estimating to commissioning

- Strong knowledge of Earned Value Measurement in engineering, procurement, fabrication & construction (CPI, SPI, EAC, etc.)

- Know and be able to apply scheduling and progress methodologies and methods as contained in the AACE and PMI (PMBok) standard practice

- Skilled in team management and meeting KPIs/objectives set out by functional scheduling manager, as per program needs and also individual growth and development plans.

- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills

- Ability to communicate with different departments in a multidisciplinary environment

- Successfully complete the investigation and security clearance process required by the federal government’s Contract Security Program.

Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients.

Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion.

There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable.

At Davie, we forge the monumental!