Lead Planner for Urban Transportation Projects

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Aecon Full time

Opportunity Overview:

Aecon is in search of a Planning and Scheduling Lead to enhance our Urban Transportation Solutions division, focusing on innovative transit projects across Canada. We take pride in advancing initiatives that aim for quicker and more efficient travel, ultimately enhancing the overall transportation experience. This commitment begins with assembling a top-tier team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assume comprehensive responsibility for ensuring project adherence to Aecon's Project Controls standards and relevant contractual documents.
  • Create and sustain all necessary project timelines while ensuring data integrity throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Anticipate the need for various resources, including labor, materials, and equipment, based on thorough analysis of work fronts.
  • Establish productivity benchmarks to be utilized in estimates, developed in collaboration with the Construction team.
  • Generate essential progress reports and dashboards to communicate project status updates to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Implement and uphold an Earned Value Management strategy to assess project performance, identify discrepancies, and facilitate accurate forecasting.
  • Manage schedule change notifications and assess project impacts, implementing corrective measures when performance deviates from the established baseline.
  • Conduct audits on various schedules, including those generated by subcontractors, and prepare all necessary documentation.
  • Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of Aecon's Project Controls policies and guidelines.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain, modify, or enhance schedule data and plans.
  • Oversee and facilitate the integration of schedule 5D with the 3D model and cost, reporting outputs such as cash flow and sequencing simulations.
  • Manage project change processes, including subcontractor claims, change requests, and dispute resolution.
  • Provide both commercial and technical expertise to support proposal development and ensure compliance with contractually defined project control requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations regarding Project Controls requirements, project setup, monitoring, and closure.
  • Identify commercial and scheduling risks, developing mitigation strategies to guarantee timely and high-quality planning and scheduling deliverables.
  • Understand the Monte Carlo risk analysis process and contribute to the Risk Mitigation Plan.
  • Recruit, supervise, mentor, and develop project controls personnel, including Project Planning and Scheduling Specialists, Leads, and Planners/Schedulers.
  • Foster an inclusive culture that promotes equity, embraces diverse perspectives, and supports career advancement by nurturing a sense of belonging.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 8-10 years of experience in the rail transit sector.
  • Demonstrated expertise in planning, scheduling, and managing complex projects.
  • Strong understanding of Earned Value Management principles.
  • Proven ability to effectively lead project planning and scheduling teams.
  • Skilled problem solver with sound judgment, taking ownership and accountability.
  • Expert-level proficiency in project planning and scheduling software, including Primavera P6 and TILOS.
  • Familiarity with SAP, Hard Dollar, PowerBI, and Synchro is advantageous.
  • Advocate for inclusion and diversity within the workplace.

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