About Company
Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. (KWL) is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm that has been serving communities across Western Canada for over 50 years. We specialize in water resources, infrastructure, and environmental engineering, dedicated to providing innovative and sustainable solutions that improve quality of life. At KWL, we pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, technical excellence, and commitment to client success and environmental stewardship. Our team of diverse professionals works on challenging and impactful projects, from municipal infrastructure and flood protection to water treatment and environmental assessments. We foster an environment where continuous learning, professional growth, and work-life balance are highly valued. Join KWL and contribute to projects that build stronger, more resilient communities.
Job Description
We are actively seeking a highly skilled and proactive Project Scheduling Analyst to join our dynamic team in Nanaimo. This is a critical role that will directly contribute to the successful planning, execution, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of engineering projects across various sectors including municipal infrastructure, water resources, and environmental engineering. As a Project Scheduling Analyst at KWL, you will be instrumental in developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules, ensuring that all project phases and milestones are accurately tracked and communicated. Your expertise will enable project managers to make informed decisions, identify potential delays, and optimize resource allocation, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
This role requires an individual with a keen eye for detail, strong analytical capabilities, and excellent communication skills. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to gather information, assess progress, and report on schedule performance. Your ability to translate complex project plans into clear, actionable schedules using industry-leading software will be essential. If you are passionate about project efficiency, enjoy solving complex scheduling challenges, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, KWL offers an unparalleled opportunity to advance your career and make a tangible impact on projects that shape our communities. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, bringing immediate value to our project teams as we continue to grow and tackle new challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules for multiple concurrent engineering projects using project management software.
- Collaborate with project managers, project teams, and stakeholders to define project scope, activities, durations, and resource requirements.
- Monitor project progress against baseline schedules, identify variances, and analyze critical paths to determine potential impacts on project delivery.
- Prepare regular schedule performance reports, forecasts, and "what-if" scenarios to support decision-making and risk mitigation.
- Facilitate schedule review meetings, communicate schedule status, and provide recommendations for schedule optimization and recovery.
- Identify and track dependencies, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives.
- Assist in the development of work breakdown structures (WBS) and activity definitions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives for scheduling processes, tools, and best practices within the organization.
Required Skills
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in project scheduling or project controls, preferably within an engineering, construction, or consulting environment.
- Proficiency in project scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).
- Strong understanding of scheduling methodologies, critical path method (CPM), and earned value management (EVM) principles.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret complex project data and translate it into clear, concise reports and visualizations.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of effectively interacting with various project stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification.
- Experience with water resources, municipal infrastructure, or environmental engineering projects.
- Familiarity with risk management principles as they relate to project scheduling.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package.
- Generous vacation and paid time off.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions.
- Employee ownership opportunities.
- Professional development and continuing education support.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for career advancement within a growing firm.
- Work-life balance initiatives and flexible work options (where applicable).
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click on the application link below. You will be directed to the KWL careers page where you can submit your resume and cover letter, detailing your experience and suitability for the Project Scheduling Analyst role. We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.