AECOM Canada Jobs

Company Description

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – over 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.AECOM is seeking a Scheduler to be based in Ottawa, ON.Job Summary:This is a Senior level project controls position.This individual takes a lead role in the establishment of project management systems used for the planning and control of projects.The Scheduler has the responsibility for the production and updating of Work Breakdown Structures, project schedules, cost estimates and various control databases.They perform analysis, progress monitoring and reporting.The Scheduler interacts daily with work package leaders, gathering and analyzing critical project performance information, investigating variances and initiating corrective action.The Scheduler may take a lead in the preparation of scope, schedule and cost management plans, writing reports, chairing meetings and delivering presentations.The Scheduler assumes leadership roles in peer groups and takes on other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:University degree or college diploma in a relevant field from an accredited school.4+ years of progressively more responsible work experience in Project Management. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Outstanding organizational skills and oral and written communication capabilities. Adept at synthesizing complexinformation and distilling such information into clear and concise messages for written reports or oral presentations;Proven ability to network across multiple teams and at different levels within the organization;Demonstrates questioning attitude and has the ability to assimilate complex data and recommendssolutions;Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines;Strong computer skills. Advanced level capability in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), MS Accessand working knowledge of MS Visio, PCRS and ImpAct. Able to learn/use CNL’s document management system and otherCNL applications; andDemonstrates strong work ethic, sound judgment, tact and diplomacy.PMI Schedule Practitioner (PMI-SP) certification; Project Management Professional (PMP)certification is considered an asset;Demonstrates knowledge of project management principles and processes, as recognized by the Project ManagementInstitute (PMI), and a proven ability to apply this knowledge in the project controls of large and complex undertakings,especially those related to scope, schedule, cost, risk, and change control;Proven ability to apply knowledge of Earned Value Analysis;Understanding of the methods and resources used by functions engaged to perform project activities e.g. Engineering,Licensing, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Manufacturing, etc., as well as the deliverables typically produced.Recommends improvements to other CNL functions; andStrong computer skills; Advanced level capability in scheduling software (Primavera); Ability to learnother systems such as Cobra.Maintains working relationships with contacts across related departments to:Exchange, confirm and report on moderately complex information;Respond to moderately complex inquiries and issues; andMay support issue resolution.Maintains working rapport with a variety of external contacts to:Respond to moderately complex / sensitive inquiries; andProvide information and interpretation on related questions of tasks or procedures.Additional Information:Relocation is not available for this position.Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional Information

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started.

ReqID: J10072823

Business Line: Geography OH

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Canada

Career Area: Program & Project Management