Project Planner

State/Province Ontario

K1S

Job Description

EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its know-how to carry out major infrastructure projects: bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, and marine installations. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets, along with our extensive expertise, allows us to play an active role in large-scale projects such as the Samuel-De-Champlain Bridge, the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM), and the Site C hydroelectric power station near Fort St. John, BC.

Responsibilities:

• Support project teams in the development, updating, and monitoring of project schedules using industry-standard planning software (Primavera P6 and MS Project), while ensuring compliance with contract requirements and industry standards.
• Participate directly in the development of complex schedules for major projects.
• Be responsible for planning activities throughout the entire project lifecycle, from bid preparation and design through procurement and project delivery.
• Ensure effective communication among all stakeholders involved in project delivery and work closely with project teams.
• Promote and standardize the use of project schedules through the development of project management practices and scheduling culture across projects.
• Integrate all required information to enable detailed tracking of every phase of project execution.
• Prepare weekly or on-demand progress reports and performance indicators (SPI, CPI).
• Develop cash flow curves and lead the implementation of Earned Value Management (EVM) within Primavera P6.
• Prepare the planning section of the monthly project progress report.
• Ensure the effective dissemination of schedule-related information, including schedule evolution, critical path status, delays, data analysis, and impacts on project delivery.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency with scheduling software while maintaining close collaboration with operations teams throughout all project phases (bidding, execution, and claims management) to optimize and enhance business processes.
• Identify and monitor the project critical path.
• Develop project schedules and distribute them to the appropriate teams.
• Coordinate planning activities with other team members.
• Ensure compliance with project management best practices.
• Attend meetings related to planning and scheduling activities.
• Attend site meetings as required.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Construction Planner/Scheduler.
  
• Strong expertise in Primavera P6 (essential) including the use of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and coding
  
• systems. MS Project (an asset),
  
• Knowledge of schedule quality audits (DCMA 14-Point Assessment) and 4D scheduling software (Synchro 4D,
  
• Navisworks) is an asset.
  
• Scheduling certification is an asset (PMI-SP, AACE PSP).
  
• Risk management training is an asset.
  
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing and methodologies.
  
• Knowledge of the Last Planner System (LPS) in construction projects (an asset).
  
• Bilingualism: English required, French (an asset)
  
• Eligibility to obtain security clearance for projects requiring it.
  
• Valid driver’s license
  

Desired Profile

• Strong team player with attention to detail, rigor, organizational skills, prioritization abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to train and lead change.
  
• Curious and willing to think outside the box.
• Ability to coordinate activities effectively with other team member
• Commitment to applying project management best practices.
• Accountable and dependable.
• Strong analytical mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain flexibility and availability when required
• Detail-oriented approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong foundation in construction sequencing and project execution methodologies.
• Good knowledge of quantitative schedule risk analysis, schedule maintenance, change management, progress measurement and assessment, trend analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
  
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, make decisions, and provide direction to others to ensure the quality of project deliverables.
  
• 4 weeks of annual vacation
  
• Flexible group insurance program from day one
  
• Group RRSP with employer contributions to a DPSP
  
• 24/7 access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine)
  
• Training