Job Description

Who We Are

OCL Group Inc. is proudly 100% Canadian. We are a privately held, employee-owned, fully integrated general contractor with design-build solutions across Western Canada. We have been serving the energy and municipal infrastructure markets since 2009.

The formation of OCL was a direct result of a few long-tenured industry professionals with entrepreneurial spirits, wanting to get back to their roots and build an organization where people matter. Formed in 2009, OCL started their first project and began building around a business model focused on “People” and “Doing the Job Right”.

Learn more about OCL here: www.oclgroup.ca

The Role

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Controls Specialist/Scheduler to lead the planning and scheduling efforts for a major construction project. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be the pulse of the project, responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing critical path schedules using Primavera P6.

This is a field-based role. You will work closely with superintendents, project coordinators, and project management to ensure accurate progress tracking and forecasting.

Compensation/Benefits

Competitive hourly rate, negotiable, based on experience
Weekly Pay
Eligible for annual bonus based on company performance
100% employer-paid drugs, travel, life & dependent life insurance, and AD&D
Long-term disability
$7000 flex credit account per year (can roll into and health care spending account and/or RRSP)
Paid vacation
Cell phone allowance or company-provided cell phone
Company provided IT assets

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Project Controls

Implementation of company project controls program, procedures, and standards,
Overall accountable for project control documentation creation, updates and accuracy,
Provide monthly revenue and cost accruals to support project accounting requirements,
Collaborates with the Project Manager to adjust and accurately report forecasted costs,
Manages the commercial aspect of the portfolio’s change management process;
Provides direction to Project Coordinators for daily, weekly, monthly data capture requirements,
Manages the portfolio’s earned value logs and updates the Project Manager on deviances from budgets,
Responsible for external performance reporting to the client,
Reporting of KPIs for projects and the overall portfolio,
Provides input to the PMT during the creation of estimates for new projects,
Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment,
Support for schedule development and weekly progress updates,
Completion, documentation and timely distribution of all project-related correspondence, records and reports,
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all project stakeholders,
Provide direction and mentoring to Project Coordinators and Project Administrators on project controls requirements.

Scheduler

Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules for multiple phases, including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, procurement, construction supervisors, and subcontractors to gather input and ensure schedule alignment.
Monitor project progress and performance, identifying potential delays, conflicts, or bottlenecks, and proactively recommending mitigation strategies.
Prepare, maintain, and distribute schedule reports, dashboards, and presentations for management, stakeholders, and clients.
Conduct schedule reviews, risk assessments, and forecasting activities to ensure projects remain on track.
Maintain accurate records of schedule changes, project milestones, and critical path updates.
Assist in resource allocation planning and coordination to support project efficiency.
Participate in project meetings, providing scheduling insights and highlighting potential risks to timelines.
Ensure schedules comply with contractual obligations, project standards, and company procedures.
Continuously improve scheduling practices and processes, implementing best practices for efficiency and accuracy.

Skills/Education/Qualifications

Minimum of five years of experience as a Project Controls Analyst required.
A demonstrated background in P6 construction scheduling is required.
Proven experience as a Project Scheduler in industrial, oil & gas, or construction projects, with a demonstrated ability to manage large-scale, complex schedules across multiple disciplines.
Experience in both onsite and remote project environments is highly desirable.
Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling software including experience with schedule updates, resource loading, critical path analysis, and reporting. Ability to produce visually clear and accurate schedule reports for management and stakeholders.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify potential risks, delays, and conflicts in project schedules and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively coordinating with project managers, engineers, construction teams, subcontractors, and clients. Able to present scheduling data clearly and facilitate collaborative decision-making.
Ability to work effectively in a camp-based environment or LOA on a rotation may be required, demonstrating adaptability, reliability, and a strong work ethic in remote project locations.
Experience managing multi-discipline projects and a solid understanding of project management methodologies, including the ability to integrate schedules across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
Knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and safety requirements relevant to oil & gas, industrial, and construction projects.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality, ensuring all schedule data, reports, and updates are accurate, timely, and compliant with company standards and contractual obligations.
Continuous improvement mindset, seeking ways to optimize scheduling processes, reporting tools, and workflow efficiency.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent experience in project scheduling or planning will also be considered.
Certifications (preferred but not required): PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), Certified Planning Engineer (CPE), or other relevant scheduling/project management certifications.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction plans
Strong time management and multitasking abilities
Experience with project reporting, dashboards, and presentation to senior management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and analysis
Proficiency in Google work applications - OCL does run Google Office Suite programs
Must be able to work in a camp-based environment
Must have valid safety tickets, or able to attain prior to site mobilization
Must be legally eligible to to work in Canada
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
Must be willing to complete a criminal background check

OCL Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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