Schedule Manager

Kamloops, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 28, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Apply on LinkedIn (LinkedIn sign-in required)

Job summary

Lead the development, governance, monitoring, and analysis of integrated project schedules across design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover for major data center developments. Coordinate planning across multidisciplinary teams and contractors, manage schedule risks and recovery strategies, and report program performance to senior client stakeholders.

Job details

Company Overview: GagaMuller is a Project Management Consultancy with specific divisions focused on providing Project Management, Cost Management, and Digital services to owner organisation within the construction industry. With a proven track record working alongside global technology leaders and data centre developers, we combine local expertise with global standards to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality. At GagaMuller, we empower people and organisations to build with data. Role Description: We are looking for a Schedule Manager to join GagaMuller. You will collaborate with experienced, diverse, and passionate teams, fostering a strong social dynamic and collective sense of achievement. This role offers you extensive industry exposure, helping you broaden your skills, open doors to new opportunities, and expand your perspective. We are committed to empowering you, providing real responsibility, and supporting your career growth through mentorship from industry leaders and the tools you need to succeed. You will also contribute to shaping our business strategy as we continue to grow. At GagaMuller, building lasting, trusted relationships with our teams and clients is at the core of what we do. With a market-leading client base and the opportunity to take the lead on strategic commissions and high-profile projects, this is an exciting time to join the business unit and grow a career with GagaMuller. The Opportunity GagaMuller is supporting the delivery of major hyperscale data center developments across Canada. As the Schedule Manager, you will lead the planning and scheduling function on behalf of the client, ensuring integrated project program are developed, maintained, analyzed, and communicated throughout the full project lifecycle. Working closely with Project Directors, Project Managers, Design Teams, Construction Teams, Commercial Teams, Project Controls, Commissioning Teams, consultants, and contractors, you will oversee program development, progress monitoring, schedule analysis, delay mitigation, reporting, and planning governance from design through commissioning and client handover. This role offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role in delivering some of North America's largest mission-critical developments while shaping best practice across Planning and Project Controls. Responsibilities Scope & Delivery Management Lead the development, implementation, maintenance, and governance of integrated master project schedules. Manage project program across design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover phases. Review and approve contractor schedule submissions and ensure alignment with project objectives. Monitor progress against approved baselines and identify schedule risks, delays, and recovery opportunities. Lead critical path analysis, schedule optimization, and program recovery planning. Ensure integration of design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and client milestones within the overall program. 2. Stakeholder Coordination Lead planning coordination across Project Management, Design, Construction, Commercial, Commissioning, and Project Controls teams. Chair planning meetings, schedule workshops, and progress review meetings. Present program updates, milestones, and schedule performance to senior client stakeholders. Coordinate program inputs from multiple contractors and consultants. Drive program ownership across all delivery teams. 3. Risk & Compliance Management Lead identification and management of program risks and schedule mitigation strategies. Oversee delay analysis, forensic schedule reviews, and impact assessments. Evaluate contractor recovery plans and recommend corrective actions. Assess program implications arising from change events and contractual variations. Ensure planning activities comply with client governance procedures, contractual obligations, and reporting standards. 4. Reporting & Documentation Produce executive-level program reports, dashboards, and planning metrics. Lead weekly and monthly reporting to senior project leadership and client representatives. Maintain program records, milestone trackers, change logs, and delay registers. Prepare critical path analysis, look-ahead program, recovery schedules, and performance reports. Support strategic project reviews through high-quality planning documentation. 5. Collaboration & Integration Work collaboratively with Project Controls, Construction, Commercial, BIM, Design, Quality, Safety, and Commissioning teams. Ensure integration between program, cost, procurement, construction, commissioning, and client reporting. Drive planning standards, governance procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives. Mentor junior planners and contribute to the development of the planning function. Promote a proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach across the project team Qualifications Degree qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related AEC discipline. Extensive knowledge of construction planning, scheduling, and project controls methodologies. Advanced proficiency using Primavera P6 is essential. Experience using Microsoft Project, Power BI, Oracle Primavera Cloud, or similar planning software is advantageous. Excellent communication, leadership, organisational, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex programme data and communicate findings to senior stakeholders. What Experience We Are Looking For 8+ years' experience within project planning, scheduling, or project controls on major construction projects. Previous experience as a Schedule Manager, Planning Manager, Senior Planner, or Project Controls Manager. Experience delivering hyperscale Data Center, Mission Critical, Industrial, Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical, Energy, or major Infrastructure projects. Demonstrated experience developing and managing integrated master schedules using Primavera P6. Strong knowledge of critical path analysis, delay analysis, earned value management, and programme recovery techniques. Experience reviewing contractor schedules and managing planning performance across multiple stakeholders. Familiarity with NEC, FIDIC, or other major construction contracts is desirable. Experience presenting programme information to senior client representatives and executive leadership. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills within multidisciplinary project teams. Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare coverage. Generous company pension contribution. Competitive annual leave allowance and work-life balance benefits. State-of-the-art technology and hardware. Professional development and career progression opportunities. Collaborative team environment with exposure to major international projects. Mentoring and professional development opportunities. Join GagaMuller and be part of a dynamic team that values your growth, well-being, and professional development. Apply now and contribute to our exciting projects that drive digital innovation and transformation.

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Requirements

Requires a degree in engineering, construction management, project management, quantity surveying, or a related AEC discipline, along with extensive construction planning and project controls knowledge and advanced Primavera P6 proficiency. Candidates should have 8+ years of relevant experience, including integrated master scheduling on major projects, and strong analytical, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.