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Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Project Scheduler, COM

Accenture15 days ago
Toronto, ON
CA$99,000 - CA$148,000/annual
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About the role

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”

You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.
You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.
Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.
Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects

  • (Internal Title: Scheduling III)

    • Implementing scheduling aspects of a coordinated project control system by using a defined Work Breakdown Structure and Organization Breakdown Structure in the ECE scheduling and cost control systems.

    • Developing and maintaining the Master Project Schedule; planning, coordinating, and monitoring scheduling activities (both performance to date and planned schedule activities).

    • Attending design and construction review meetings and contributing to the design and construction process, including timing, sequencing and staging of construct.

    • Attending the planning workshops with different stakeholders to develop different levels of design and construction schedules in the early stage of the projects.

    • Attending internal and external integration and interface meetings to manage the projects effectively.

    • Performing critical path/what-if/variance analysis and earned value management.

    • Reporting schedule variances and recommending corrective action.

    • Developing, maintaining and evaluating the pre-construction schedule and supporting project management/construction team to review schedule submittals including Contract Baseline Schedule (CBS), Monthly Updated Schedule (MUS), Recovery Schedule, and Count-down Schedule.

    • Supporting the preparation of Group and Department reports.

    • Providing input to project controls sections of the dashboards and executive reports.

    • Communicating with project management team and other staff, to ensure adherence to planning and scheduling policies, procedures, and guidelines.

    • Providing the Time Impact Analysis services for assigned projects

    • Implementing changes to project schedules through effective change management

    • Supporting linkage between schedule and cost to facilitate budgeting for assigned projects

    • Participating in the risk management process for assigned projects

    • Analyzing data to identify trends, continuous improvement opportunities, and risks to leverage and mitigate.

    • Supporting diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Helps to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) in accordance with the client’s commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and the client’s policies.

  • Minimum of 9 years of progressive experience in Planning and Scheduling and Project Management

  • Bachelor’s degree in in a related technical or business discipline (e.g. Civil, Electrical or Mechanical engineering, Project Management)

  • Experience with all aspects of the Master Project Schedule (Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning Schedules) in addition to cost control and project controls in a construction environment.

  • Experience working on large projects as well as multiple complex projects simultaneously

  • Demonstrated experience in preparing design & construction schedules in the early stages of the projects.

  • Demonstrated experience in different delivery models other than Design-Bid-Build (Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk etc.)

  • Demonstrated experience with time impact analysis, what-if scenarios, and recovery schedules

  • Holding recognized certifications including PMP, PMI-SP, or PSP

  • Oracle Primavera P6 certificate is considered an asset

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

  • Sound knowledge of scheduling and planning principles, methods, procedures, and gate processes; good understanding of integration between project functions.
  • Sound knowledge and practical experience related to scheduling through the end-to-end project lifecycle, from project initiation, planning, executing, controlling, monitoring to closing.
  • Sound understanding of basic engineering and construction methodologies; ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
  • Strong understanding of prevailing Project Management and Scheduling methods
  • Extensive knowledge of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance
  • Proficient in software applications relevant to the work, including Primavera 6 and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel (pivot table, v-lookup, charts), PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, and Project.
  • Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills when interacting with PMO/MP/TEA departments
  • Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees
  • Proficient in Primavera P6
  • Competent in Navisworks, Synchro, Power BI and TILOS is an asset
  • Expert understanding of multi-discipline engineering and construction projects
  • Inclined to maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices
  • Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
  • Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
  • Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment
  • Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks
  • Expert ability to detect and capitalize on others' strengths
  • Demonstrated capability to supervise, delegate, and develop capacity
  • Effectively leads multi-resource scheduling teams
  • Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence
  • Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill an existing position.

The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.

Role Location Annual Salary Range

Ontario $99,000 to $148,000

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