Contract Maintenance Planner, Construction

Jetstream Personnel Consulting Inc; City of Lloydminster; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading personnel consulting firm is seeking a Contract Maintenance Planner in Lloydminster, SK. The role involves planning, scheduling, and coordinating construction efforts. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in construction planning and strong collaboration skills. Familiarity with MS Project and safety regulations in Alberta is preferred. This is a full-time role with competitive hourly rates and potential for contract extension.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Travel allowances for site visits

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in construction planning and scheduling, preferably in oil & gas.
• Demonstrated experience managing construction planning for capital projects.
• Familiar with Alberta/Western Canadian construction and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with engineering to understand equipment requirements.
• Provide bottom-up estimates based on detailed plans.
• Daily updates with site representatives during execution.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Description

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Title : Contract Maintenance Planner, Construction.

Location : This role can be based in Calgary, AB OR Lloydminster, SK.

Travel Required :

• If based in Calgary, ~8 days per month.
• If based in Lloydminster, minimal travel.

Work Schedule : Mon – Fri, 40hrs / week.

Overtime requirements : subject to manager preapproval and OT eligibility (T4 status).

Expense / Allowances :

• If based in Calgary, food + hotel reimbursed for site travel. CVE provided flights and pool vehicle available for use.
• If based in Lloydminster, travel time (to be discussed with lead) + mileage reimbursement using personal vehicle.

Travel Required :

• If based in Calgary, ~8 days per month.
• If based in Lloydminster, minimal travel.

Pay rate :

• T4 $70-90 / hr.
• IC $85-110 / hr.

Target start date : July 28, 2025

Contract length : 1 year, with potential for extension

Summary :

The Lead Planner / Scheduler is responsible for both conducting core planning activities as well as managing / coordinating all planning efforts within the LTCHO construction portfolio. As a Planner / Scheduler, this individual is responsible for assessing incoming construction / CSU Scope, documenting scope details steps, resource loading, leveling the activities and collaborating with Drilling, Completions, CSR’s, construction contractors CSU and Operations to optimize construction plan and schedules.

Responsibilities :

• Planning :

o Coordinating with Facilities engineering to understand static equipment requirements.

o Building detailed plan steps in accordance with safety procedures and company policies

o Providing a bottom-up estimate based on detailed activity level plans.

o Coordinate with Construction Site Representatives on updates to plans and conducting lookbacks post program to ensure continuous improvement to plan efficiency and accuracy.

o Coordinating with Commissioning and Start Up Representatives on required updates to plans and conducting lookbacks post program to ensure continuous improvement to plan efficiency and accuracy.

• Scheduling :

o Coordinating with program management to understand rig timing, earthworks, completions, and operations activities as they relate to the construction schedule.

o Ensure logic ties within a construction project are accurate and the most efficient way to perform the work. EG: Concurrent work

o Ensure schedules are resource loaded and leveled according to manpower plans.

o Coordinating with Construction Site Representatives on required updates to schedules and conducting lookbacks to ensure continuous improvement to plan efficiency and accuracy.

o Coordinating with Commissioning and Start Up Representatives on required updates to schedules and conducting lookbacks to ensure continuous improvement to plan efficiency and accuracy.

o Work with cost control to establish earned value for construction activities.

• Execution :

o Daily update with Construction site representatives when in execution

o Works with procurement / engineering if scope is added / removed or changed during execution. Update the plan / schedule to reflect.

o Provides reporting as required to CVE leadership on progress and forecasted completion dates.

o Identifies areas of opportunity or risk to schedule during execution.

• Closeout :

o Planning / Scheduling support for any Post construction Field Activities

Capabilities :

• Extensive knowledge of tools and various programs used for asset job planning and scheduling.
• Utilize process outlines, estimating tools, safety procedures and standard job templates to construct and resource work package plans for all construction scope.
• Work-cross functionally with LTCHO teams (reliability, inspection, operations, facility engineering, projects) to ensure accuracy of details within work plans.
• Develop initial resource forecasts through consolidation and rollup of approved work scope.
• Document and collect all planning / scheduling related lessons learned with objective of analyzing data to improve future work package planning and estimates.

Requirements :

• Familiar with MS Project, SAP, Siteview, Power BI, and Excel
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• 7+ years of experience in construction planning and scheduling, preferably in oil & gas, heavy industrial, or large infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing construction and commissioning planning efforts for complex, multi-discipline capital projects.
• Prior experience collaborating with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Operations teams.
• Deep understanding of construction, CSU (Commissioning and Start-Up), and operations workflows.
• Experience working in a brownfield or live operations environment.
• Familiarity with Alberta / Western Canadian construction and safety regulations.