Senior Scheduler
Turner Construction | Canada
Date: 5 days ago
City: Vancouver, British Columbia
Contract type: Full time
Division: Canada - Vancouver
Project Location(s): Vancouver, BC V5K 0A1 CAN
Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification: Experienced
Education:
Job Family: Construction
Compensation: Salaried Exempt
BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION
Turner Construction, founded in 1902, is North America's largest general builder, shaping skylines globally with over 11,500 professionals and $17 billion in annual volume. We handle 1,500 projects annually across sectors like healthcare, education, and commercial spaces, combining local agility with global strength.
Since 1951, Turner has been a key player in Canada's construction industry, with nearly $1 billion in annual revenue and over 930 professionals. Our Vancouver team, established in 2011, leads with $300 million in annual revenue and expertise in complex projects. Named one of BC’s Top 100 Employers in 2023 and recognized with multiple industry awards, Turner is committed to quality, safety, and fostering an inclusive work environment.
Turner Construction isn't just about buildings – we’re about building futures, empowering employees, and leaving a lasting legacy for the communities we serve.
THE SENIOR SCHEDULER OPPOURTUNITY
Canadian Turner Construction’s Vancouver, is seeking a full-time Senior Scheduler. The role requires availability to work on-site or in the head office from Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, and reports to the Scheduling Manager, Senior Project Manager, or Project Executive. In this role, you will lead development of construction project schedules with project stakeholders and team and monitor and track progress against defined schedule. Conduct scheduling analysis to assess risks and determine impact to schedule. Engage with project and local leadership and Scheduling team to provide support and monitor project progress.
As a Senior Schedular, you will:
How To Start Your Journey With Turner Construction
We are always looking for talented people who fit our positive culture and are passionate about what they do! If you feel Turner Construction is the right fit for you, here is how to apply:
More Opportunities:
Community & Citizenship Committee : Come join our C&C Committee to get involved in facilitating and coordinating various community-oriented initiatives and projects that align with the company's values and objectives. This committee brings Turner and the community together by fostering positive relationships and creating a sense of social responsibility among employees.
Social Committee : Opportunity to get involved with social committee that focuses on organizing and managing social and recreational activities for employees. This committee plays a significant role in enhancing the workplace environment and improves overall employee morale. It creates a positive and engaging workplace atmosphere.
Growth and Development : Turner provides constant support to their employees by using tools to review employees' capabilities, accomplishments, and progress. These are in place to ensure all team members have constant check-ins, feedback sessions and goals settings to ensure they are performing at their best and get the support needed to grow professionally.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The job requires climbing stairs, using hoists and ladders, and navigating construction areas. Employees will frequently sit, climb, stoop, kneel, use tools, and work with computers. Vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The role involves mobility, occasional travel, and work at various sites. Employees must lift up to 10 pounds regularly and 25 pounds occasionally. Work environments include construction sites with exposure to hazards like mechanical parts, heights, fumes, and noise. Employees must follow safety policies, with accommodations available for disabilities.
Thank you for your interest in Turner Construction! Due to the high volume of applicants, we can only respond to shortlisted; however, we will keep your information on file for future opportunities.
Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available, including for applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process, upon request.
The salary range for this position is estimated to be 110,000.00 - 140,000.00 annualized.
Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available, including for applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process, upon request.
Project Location(s): Vancouver, BC V5K 0A1 CAN
Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification: Experienced
Education:
Job Family: Construction
Compensation: Salaried Exempt
BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION
Turner Construction, founded in 1902, is North America's largest general builder, shaping skylines globally with over 11,500 professionals and $17 billion in annual volume. We handle 1,500 projects annually across sectors like healthcare, education, and commercial spaces, combining local agility with global strength.
Since 1951, Turner has been a key player in Canada's construction industry, with nearly $1 billion in annual revenue and over 930 professionals. Our Vancouver team, established in 2011, leads with $300 million in annual revenue and expertise in complex projects. Named one of BC’s Top 100 Employers in 2023 and recognized with multiple industry awards, Turner is committed to quality, safety, and fostering an inclusive work environment.
Turner Construction isn't just about buildings – we’re about building futures, empowering employees, and leaving a lasting legacy for the communities we serve.
THE SENIOR SCHEDULER OPPOURTUNITY
Canadian Turner Construction’s Vancouver, is seeking a full-time Senior Scheduler. The role requires availability to work on-site or in the head office from Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, and reports to the Scheduling Manager, Senior Project Manager, or Project Executive. In this role, you will lead development of construction project schedules with project stakeholders and team and monitor and track progress against defined schedule. Conduct scheduling analysis to assess risks and determine impact to schedule. Engage with project and local leadership and Scheduling team to provide support and monitor project progress.
As a Senior Schedular, you will:
- Leverage understanding of work breakdown structure to capture entire construction project scope for developing schedules with more complex activities.
- Reference ‘Scheduling Playbook’ to adhere to Scheduling and company policies, practices, procedures, and activities.
- Maintain relationships with project stakeholders for communication of overall project plan and to support project performance and promote value of scheduling.
- Collaborate with project team to confirm Contract Item List (CIL), develop Required On Job (ROJ) dates for schedule, and review Procurement Schedule to track and assess subcontractor commitments.
- Develop project schedule based on Critical Path Method (CPM) logic-generated baseline schedules using scheduling software.
- Collaborate with project departments (e.g., Preconstruction, Commissioning, Procurement, Construction) to prepare detailed schedules.
- Collaborate with Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Engineer to align and coordinate schedules and models.
- Define project schedule metrics and monitor and track critical path activities to achieve predicted forecast end-date.
- Lead constructability reviews of project schedules and contribute to Project GMP submissions to ensure accuracy of scheduling details and timing.
- Maintain information required to update project schedule dashboard.
- Make project schedule updates based on project cadence and create target comparison, variances, and look-ahead schedules (e.g., make-ready plans, weekly work plans). Monitor and track progress at detailed and summary levels.
- Challenge project team based on previous, current, and future schedule data for As Built vs. Planned progress.
- Review Pull Plan and revise schedule accordingly and incorporate Last Planner System into schedule.
- Collaborate with project team to identify events and change order impacts to develop project schedule time impact analysis.
- Provide support and guidance to project end-users (individuals or groups) to develop proficiency in using scheduling software and promote training and evaluation for local projects. Keep current on and communicate new software enhancements with potential impact to scheduling operations.
- Prepare summary and detail level schedules aligned with objectives and requirements defined by project team.
- Participate in project kick-off meetings to ensure accuracy and completeness of scheduling documents.
- Engage with project team to review, develop, revise, and status schedules.
- Develop and update cost and/or resource loaded schedules.
- Review monthly scheduling progress and participate in project schedule reviews at Operations Review Meetings (ORMs) or other project review sessions.
- Conduct project site progress walks to capture scheduling progress data.
- Collaborate with and participate in Business Development (BD) and Marketing teams to develop and prepare pursuit schedules.
- Conduct project schedule reviews to verify progress shown on project schedule.
- Collaborate with project team to identify events and impacts to develop time impact analysis, claims, and fragnet.
- Apply continuous improvement methodology to daily tasks and activities and to improve Scheduling operations.
- Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field, with minimum of 6 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Scheduling Certification (e.g., ACE, PSP, PMI SP), a plus
- Proficient use of scheduling software applications (e.g., Oracle Primavera P6)
- Experience using scheduling comparison tools (e.g., Acumen Fuse, Change Inspector)
- Large construction project experience (>$100m)
- Experience in construction positions (e.g., Project Coordinator, Superintendent, or related)
- Knowledgeable of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions and Trade practices
- Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work to develop project schedule
- Experience conducting gap analysis and managing scheduling risks
- Knowledge of estimates to develop project schedules
- Ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines
- Highly organized with attention to detail, and able to quickly develop understanding of requirements
- Process and analytical skills to make decisions
- Display interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with project team members and stakeholders to acquire information and discern impact to schedule
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
- Professional written and verbal communication skills, able to present information clearly to non-technical audiences
- Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaborative tools
- Limited travel
How To Start Your Journey With Turner Construction
We are always looking for talented people who fit our positive culture and are passionate about what they do! If you feel Turner Construction is the right fit for you, here is how to apply:
- Click Apply on this posting
- Add your cover letter and resume
- Connect with one of our Turner team members through LinkedIn.
More Opportunities:
Community & Citizenship Committee : Come join our C&C Committee to get involved in facilitating and coordinating various community-oriented initiatives and projects that align with the company's values and objectives. This committee brings Turner and the community together by fostering positive relationships and creating a sense of social responsibility among employees.
Social Committee : Opportunity to get involved with social committee that focuses on organizing and managing social and recreational activities for employees. This committee plays a significant role in enhancing the workplace environment and improves overall employee morale. It creates a positive and engaging workplace atmosphere.
Growth and Development : Turner provides constant support to their employees by using tools to review employees' capabilities, accomplishments, and progress. These are in place to ensure all team members have constant check-ins, feedback sessions and goals settings to ensure they are performing at their best and get the support needed to grow professionally.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The job requires climbing stairs, using hoists and ladders, and navigating construction areas. Employees will frequently sit, climb, stoop, kneel, use tools, and work with computers. Vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The role involves mobility, occasional travel, and work at various sites. Employees must lift up to 10 pounds regularly and 25 pounds occasionally. Work environments include construction sites with exposure to hazards like mechanical parts, heights, fumes, and noise. Employees must follow safety policies, with accommodations available for disabilities.
Thank you for your interest in Turner Construction! Due to the high volume of applicants, we can only respond to shortlisted; however, we will keep your information on file for future opportunities.
Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available, including for applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process, upon request.
The salary range for this position is estimated to be 110,000.00 - 140,000.00 annualized.
Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available, including for applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process, upon request.
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