Chief Project Planner, Heavy Industry

2 days ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Enerkem Full time

About Enerkem


Enerkem is a leader in the cleantech sector, revolutionizing waste management by transforming non-recyclable waste into clean fuels and renewable chemicals. Our innovative solution offers an alternative to landfilling and incineration, reducing our dependency on fossil fuels.



Job Summary


We are seeking a highly skilled Chief Project Planner to join our team at Enerkem. As a key member of our Project Management Office (PMO), you will be responsible for managing the planning and risk management function, ensuring the successful delivery of projects within the heavy industry field.



About the Role


The Chief Project Planner will play a critical role in developing and implementing project planning standards, managing the PMO planning and risk management team, and supporting project execution teams in coordinating planning functions and scheduling projects and portfolios. You will also be responsible for communicating requirements to project team members, supporting individual projects, and contributing to the overall portfolio management of Enerkem projects.



Key Responsibilities



  • Recommend and implement best practices in project planning.
  • Bring expertise to project managers in developing project execution strategies.
  • Develop and implement project management processes related to planning.
  • Support project managers and teams in developing benchmarks, monitoring progress, analyzing schedule gaps, and identifying trends.
  • Manage schedule risk analysis and participate in meetings with project partners.
  • Set up Earned Value methods and project monitoring elements.
  • Participate in exercises to optimize project schedules and portfolios and provide support in resource needs analysis.
  • Communicate regularly with project members for planning needs.
  • Work closely with project cost control and estimation teams to establish business processes and develop project schedules and risk analysis.
  • Establish mitigation plans, study, and propose acceleration or catch-up plans as necessary.
  • Provide support to project teams for delay and claims analysis.
  • Ensure Primavera 6 (P6) is properly working (and configured) for company-wide project plan management.
  • Build and manage a risk management team, performing risk assessment for capital projects.
  • Collaborate with other PMO teams to define and use activity and cost management structures (such as WBS) for all Enerkem projects.
  • Collaborate positively with partners and subcontractors for project execution, ensuring proper planning and risk management.


Requirements



  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, or similar fields.
  • Experience in risk assessment and understanding of its processes and concepts.
  • Overall understanding of cost control, general project controls enough to work alongside the rest of the PMO organization.
  • Graduate studies in risk management and/or planning desired.
  • Certifications and training in project planning.
  • Experience in developing project management processes and standards.
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning projects on major capital projects ($100M+).
  • Demonstrated experience managing teams, multi-cultural teams a plus.
  • Experience in resource management.
  • Experience in the heavy industry field, ideally in petrochemical projects.
  • Experience in a multi-project environment.
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, Acumen, and other planning tools.
  • PMP, PMI-SP, AACEI-PSP, or other certification not required but desired.
  • Bilingualism (French and English)


Your Competencies



  • Excellent communication skills, adaptability to working with different cultures.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and be autonomous.
  • Ability to create productive and lasting partnerships with professionals and counterparts from different internal functions and external companies.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
  • Curiosity and openness to developing a growing organization with a strong technological dimension.
  • Skillful in change management, and able to adapt easily to changes.
  • Ability to work with management to resolve complex project challenges.
  • Ability to handle general, often complex communications intended for internal and external stakeholders.


About the Compensation Package


We offer a competitive salary range of $140,000 - $170,000 per annum, based on experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off. We also provide opportunities for professional growth and development, and a dynamic work environment that values collaboration, innovation, and teamwork.



How to Apply


If you are a motivated and experienced project planner looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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