Accenture Construct - Planner, Com

You've Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”
You didn't get into this to manage one piece of a project. You got into it to change how the world gets built.
At Accenture Construct, that's the job. You'll help deliver the data centers, power grids, rail networks, factories and public infrastructure that keep communities moving — smarter, safer and more sustainably.
You'll work alongside people who think big and act bold: project managers, engineers, technologists and strategists who pair real-world delivery with AI. And you won't be handed a slice of it. We take on whole programs, from early strategy through construction and handover, and we stand behind how they land.
Because “good enough” builds the past. You're here to build what's next
(Internal Title: Scheduling II)
Responsible for implementing and managing the standard, goals, policies, etc. for the project or program
Schedule the planning, development, and maintenance of the project Master schedule to meet the project objectives and schedule basis
Develop, analyze, and manage the progress measurement, earned value, performance data, schedule reporting, schedule change implementation, and develop and maintain the schedule management plan
Prepare and entrench scheduling and planning procedures and work instructions for the contractors and project team
Formulate and maintain the basis of schedule for each baseline, and the baseline curves including progress and manpower, generate all progress curves including planned, actual, and forecasted
Liaise with risk to develop a summary schedule suitable for quantitative schedule risk analysis, interpret the Monte Carlo risk analysis process, and contribute to the risk mitigation plan
Generate and verify monthly updates, issue progress reports, progress schedules, and dashboards, monitor slippages and critical and near critical activities
Provide schedule input to the procurement bid process including reporting requirements and milestone dates. Conduct 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 or claims
Analyze and monitor schedule variances, floats, trends, and KPIs
Manage schedule changes and forecast project impact. Implement corrective action when performance trends deviate from the baseline
Perform audits on various schedules including those produced by contractors, and prepare all required output documents
Review project scope changes, claims for schedule and cost impact, and provide feedback to financial and contract management staff
Create and implement key scheduling requirements such as activity coding, naming conventions, client requirements management protocol, project calendars, and resource and plant data libraries
Review the baseline schedule and assess the compliance of the schedule with the project agreement and best practices
Conduct forensic analysis of project schedules, produce recommendations for improvement, and analyze schedule delays. Review and assess the extension of time claims
Identify commercial and schedule risks and develop mitigation measures to ensure timely and high-quality planning and scheduling-related deliverables
Actively participate in the mentoring and hiring process by interviewing and selecting the best-aligned staff for the company and team including the Project Planning and Scheduling team
Develop the vision for the consulting services provided in scheduling for the project or program while delegating and managing deliverables with consulting 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
Clarify acceptable standards of workmanship through every stage of the work
Create a high-performing culture open to constructive challenges and seeking continual improvement
Monitor and manage scheduling staff performance (including non-Accenture I&CP resources on the project or program to ensure excellence in results. Ensure teams are clear and focused on performance objectives
Promote a project environment that is inclusive, and diverse and celebrates our differences
Complete any tasks assigned by the manager or higher in an efficient and timely manner
Working Conditions
Remote-based
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
Minimum of 6 years of Planning and Scheduling experience in large projects or programs
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Holding recognized certifications including PMP, PMI-SP, or PSP
Oracle Primavera P6 certificate is considered an asset
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
Strong understanding of prevailing Project Management and Scheduling methods
Extensive knowledge of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Power Query
Proficient in Primavera P6
Competent in Navisworks, Synchro, Power BI and TILOS is an asset
Expert understanding of multi-discipline engineering and construction projects
Inclined to maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices
Ability to arrange priorities and upscale competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)
Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment
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 leads multi-resource scheduling teams
Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence
Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.
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
Ontario $80,000 to $125,000
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