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Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Sr. Planner, COM

Vancouver, British Columbia Job No. 1563

Descripción De La Posición

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”

You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.

You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.

Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.

Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects

(Internal Title: Scheduling V)

  • Responsible for the overall work scope and implementing and managing the standard, goals, policies, etc. of all entities in the total plan for the project or program and reviewing the representation of project scope in schedules
  • Lead schedule planning, developing and maintaining the progress measurement and earned value, schedule reporting, schedule basis, schedule change implementation, and the project Master schedule and plan to meet the project objectives  
  • Prepare scheduling and planning procedures and work instructions and ensure that they are followed by the contractors and project team  
  • Formulate and maintain the basis of schedule for each baseline schedule, and develop the baseline curves including progress and manpower
  • Generate all progress curves including planned, actual, and forecast  
  • Effectively collaborate with risk to develop a summary schedule suitable for quantitative schedule risk analysis in parallel with the Monte Carlo risk analysis process and Risk Mitigation Plan
  • Finalize and sign off on monthly updates and required progress reports and dashboards to provide project status updates to all internal and external clients  
  • Monitor and track slippages and critical and near-critical activities   
  • Oversee schedule inputs to the procurement bid process including reporting requirements and milestone dates, and examine bid evaluation and ongoing management of consultants, vendors, and contractors   
  • Maintain and optimize the schedule through change management procedures; monitor progress and resolve areas of potential concern. Review and assess schedule impacts due to changes and claims   
  • Manage schedule variance, float and trending and schedule KPIs
  • Implement corrective action when performance trends deviate from the baseline
  • Own the management of various schedules audits including those produced by contractors and prepare all required output documents
  • Direct scope changes and claims for schedule and cost impact and provide feedback to financial and contract management staff  
  • Define the key scheduling requirements such as activity coding, naming conventions, client requirements, protocols, project calendars, and resource and data libraries
  • Own the progress measurement process, analyze progress and performance data, and assess the extension of time claims
  • Design the forensic analysis process of project schedules, produce recommendations for improvement, and analyze schedule delays
  • Identify and mitigate commercial and schedule risks and develop measures to ensure timely and high-quality planning and scheduling-related deliverables
  • Actively participate in the supervision, coaching, mentoring and hiring process by interviewing and selecting the best-aligned project controls staff for the company and team  
  • Set and interpret clear and focused performance objectives Scheduling services expectations for the project or program while delegating and managing deliverables with Scheduling team members  
  • Build and maintain a positive, high-performing team culture with an openness to constructive challenge, continuous improvement, implementation of lessons learned, and an overall ‘right-first-time’ mindset  
  • Enforce acceptable standards of workmanship and assess compliance with the project agreement and best practices through every stage of the work  
  • Supervise and guide staff performance (including non-company resources) on the project or program to ensure excellence in results   
  • Foster an inclusive and diverse environment to celebrate differences  

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Office/site based. Some travel to South America required.
  • With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

Requisitos

  • Minimum of 15 years of Planning and Scheduling experience in large projects and programs  
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
  • Holding recognized certification in PMP, PMI-SP or PSP, CCP or PMI-RMP
  • Oracle Primavera P6 certificate is considered an asset  

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

  • Expert grasp of prevailing Project Management and Scheduling methods
  • Demonstrated expertise in tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel and Power Query
  • Mastery of Primavera P6
  • In-depth knowledge of Navisworks, Synchro, Power BI and TILOS  
  • Sound understanding of multi-discipline engineering and construction projects  
  • Must maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices
  • Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices
  • Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership     
  • Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilitieswith a track record for meeting deadlines  
  • Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)in a demanding multidisciplinary project environment  
  • Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently on creative and analytical tasks in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment  
  • Effectively lead multi-resource scheduling teams
  • Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks    
  • Expert ability to detect and capitalize on others' strengths    
  • Demonstrated capability to supervise, delegate, and develop capacity   
  • Effectively lead large scheduling teams  
  • Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence
  • Ability to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
  • Capability to understand interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

  • Work on the largest and best projects: We advise and deliver on our clients largest, most complex capital programs, enabling more efficient use of capital and higher ROI.
  • Work with purpose: Be part of creating positive change and making the world better for our people, our clients, and the communities where we live and work. Embracesustainabilitywitheverythingyoudo—from how we service our clients, partners and communitiestohowwe operate as a responsible business.
  • Work with reach: When you join us, you’ll work with the top companies with leaders from every industry. Across 120 countries and 40 industries, we work as one team with a common goal—to create 360-degree value by embracing change. While our global reach is impressive, you'll find that our I&CP Americas team is highly accessible and collaborative.
  • Grow and Thrive Professionally: We invest in you. With a $1.1 billion commitment to our team's learning and development, your growth is prioritized. Whether through leadership training, creative problem-solving workshops, or technical upskilling you have the resources to excel. Our flexible, omni-connected work model also supports a healthy work-life balance, adapting to both professional needs and personal circumstances.
  • Make a difference: Connect your passions and purpose with your profession with opportunities to participate in corporate citizenship, Employee Resource Groups, eco-actions and development-partnership projects.
  • Awards and Recognition: We are recognized as leaders within program management and capital project professional services, having been ranked as the 7th largest program management firm by ENR (Engineering News Record). Accenture is recognized among the Worlds Best Workplaces - Ranked #10 on the Worlds Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work® and Fortune.

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The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.

Role Location Annual Salary Range
British Colombia $141,000 min to $191,000 max

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