Project Scheduler

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we're making an impact around the world.


If you're looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.


We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization's objectives. Join our award-winning program management team and bring transformational project solutions to life.


Your Opportunity


Stantec is seeking a Project Controls Specialist within our Transportation group with a background in scheduling of large infrastructure programs, preferably in mass transit systems.


Your Key Responsibilities

• Meet contractual scheduling/ project controls requirements.
• Develop, maintain and/or analyze Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules (e.g., Baseline Schedules, Periodic Schedule Updates, Time Impacts, Recovery Schedules, and What-if Scenario Schedules.)
• Serve as the owner of the project schedule and coordinate all inputs, reviews and updates required for a functional schedule.
• Participate as member of a project team and communicate schedule-related issues and opportunities but also be able to work independently and with minimal direction.
• Prepare the project schedule in Primavera P6 including:
• The sequence and duration of all activities relating to the completion of the project including engineering, procurement and construction;
• Logic and floats for all activities, denoting key milestones; and
• Resource loading.
• Ensure that the project schedule is updated regularly with progress achieved and make changes to the sequence and duration of activities where appropriate.
• Review vendor, sub-consultant and contractor schedule submittals and incorporate into project schedule.
• Identify the project critical path and communicate same to the project team and stakeholders.
• Identify divergences from the project plan as established in the baseline schedule to the project team.
• Identify throughout the course of the project activities which are behind progress, any foreseen delays to future activities and the likely effect on the schedule of any actual or foreseen delay.
• Identify strategies for catching up lost time or avoiding potential delays and opportunities to accelerate the completion of the work.
• Preparation of reports and updates.
• Attend project meetings. Prepare minutes for schedule related meetings.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Level of proficiency and knowledge of Primavera P6 scheduling software is desired.
• Experience with large capital projects preferred, with experience in infrastructure / mass transit systems considered to be an asset.
• Technical knowledge of scheduling practices is desired.
• Knowledgeable in engineering design and construction practices.
• Ability to validate scheduling status with project team members and related stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present status updates of scheduling projects.
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude with strong relationship building skills.
• Claims review analysis and recommendations.
• Willingness to learn new software tools.
• Ability to Multitask.
• Independent worker.

Education and Experience

• An associate's degree or technical school diploma/certificate in a related program with little to no experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1+ years of experience in a scheduling role is desired.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.


Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.


Pay Range:
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas-$67,500.00 - $94,500.00 Annually


Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.


Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).


Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.


The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements


Primary Location: United States | CA | Irvine

Organization: BC-2073 Transpt-US Pacific

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

Schedule: Part time

Job Posting: 16/07/2026 06:07:21

Req ID: 1006802


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