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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Scheduling Lead / Manager to join our team! The ideal candidate is responsible for leading the Scheduling team and will be responsible for the resourcing, planning, scheduling and programming of all aspects of a mega transit program in the Greater Toronto Region.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop, implement, and maintain project schedules using industry-standard scheduling software such as Primavera P6, TILOS or Microsoft Project.

• Manage the schedule development process for multiple packages, ensuring that schedules are accurate, up-to-date, and properly maintained.

• Conduct schedule analysis to identify potential risks/opportunities for improvement while providing strategic guidance on scheduling matters.

• Collaborate with project managers, construction managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that project schedules are aligned with overall project objectives.

• Assesses the impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages.

• Provide guidance and support to planning/scheduling resources within the program while identifying potential risks or opportunities for improvement.

• Write processes related to planning/scheduling activities in accordance with industry standards while ensuring all documentation is accurate/up-to-date/properly maintained.

• Interface with program management on schedule-related issues including progress reporting/risk identification/mitigation strategies etc. while participating in meetings with clients/contractors/stakeholders to discuss schedule-related issues.

• Accumulates and accesses historical data, such as performance experience, for use in maintaining a realistic basis for future planning and forecasting.

• Lead a staff who are qualified to analyze, evaluate, forecast, and report schedule status against an established baseline.

• Develops and manages an established system to show the hierarchy of plans and schedules; Keeps project and company management fully informed.

• Customizes project control systems to meet specific project requirements.

• May function as Project Control Manager on a project. In that capacity, directs and controls all of the project controls activities.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Technology or a combination of equivalent skills and relevant field experience

• Excellent written, verbal, communication and organizational skills

• Solid understanding of Primavera P6 scheduling software

• Proven track record leading a team to success

• 10+ years of relevant experience in similar positions in planning large infrastructure, heavy civil mega projects, or large metropolitan LRT projects

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

We’re driving the future of the national security and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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