Scheduler IV

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

The Optiminds Inc. is seeking an experienced Scheduler IV to support complex capital construction projects through advanced planning, scheduling, and project controls services. This senior-level position is ideal for a scheduling professional with extensive experience developing, analyzing, and maintaining project schedules throughout the design and construction lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain comprehensive project schedules from planning through project closeout. 

• Prepare baseline schedules, recovery schedules, and schedule updates for multiple concurrent projects. 

• Analyze project progress and identify potential delays, impacts, and schedule risks. 

• Review contractor and consultant schedules for compliance with project requirements and industry best practices. 

• Perform critical path analyses and provide recommendations to mitigate schedule impacts. 

• Evaluate delay claims, time extension requests, and schedule recovery plans. 

• Generate schedule reports, narratives, dashboards, and executive-level presentations. 

• Coordinate with project managers, design teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure schedule accuracy. 

• Monitor project milestones and provide forecasting of key completion dates. 

• Support project controls efforts through schedule integration, resource loading, and performance tracking. 

• Conduct schedule risk assessments and recommend corrective actions to maintain project objectives.

Requirements

Required Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction scheduling and project controls.

• Extensive experience with large-scale building, infrastructure, modernization, or public works projects. 

• Demonstrated experience reviewing and validating contractor schedules. 

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling methodologies, and project delivery systems.

• Ability to independently perform schedule analysis, delay assessments, and forecasting activities. 

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in  Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) . 

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project . 

• Experience performing Time Impact Analysis (TIA) , Critical Path Method (CPM) , and earned value reporting. 

• Familiarity with design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout phases. 

• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and presentation skills. 

• PMI-SP, PMP, AACE, PSP , or other relevant scheduling certifications are highly desirable.

What We Offer

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Comprehensive Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Paid Time Off for personal and vacation days

Equal Opportunity Provider

The Optiminds Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status, and celebrate the unique contributions of every individual on our team.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.