Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Lead Systems Planner, COM

Accenture; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Planning and Scheduling professional to lead large-scale projects in the Engineering and Construction sector. This role involves directing schedule development, ensuring compliance with client expectations, and managing complex project timelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project planning, experience with scheduling tools like Primavera P6, and a proven ability to solve problems effectively. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will significantly impact project success and contribute to innovative construction solutions.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Planning and Scheduling for large projects.
• Expertise in directing planning and scheduling functions in Engineering and Construction.

Responsibilities

• Direct program level schedule development and maintenance activities.
• Oversee milestone schedules and ensure compliance with client expectations.

Skills

Project Planning

Scheduling Functions

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Query)

Oracle Primavera P6

Navisworks

Power BI

TILOS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Navisworks

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

• (Internal Title: Scheduling IV)
  • Direct all program level schedule development and maintenance monitoring activities for the systems component. Develops, interprets, and executes policy objectives and standards applicable to schedule maintenance and the monitoring of development functions.
  • Oversee the implementation of milestone schedules, engineering/procurement and construction closeout monitoring including documentation and planned maintenance activities.
  • Perform schedule reviews to ensure compliance with Client’s expectation and coordinate the required level of integration among the major contractors. Represent the Client in meeting with the major contractors
  • Perform and/or coordinates, collects, verifies, and integrates the work scope for all entities into the total project plan. Reviews the representation of project scope in schedules. Establishes the conceptual scope of schedule studies. Prepares and analyzes comparisons of scope and quantities between the projects. Performs productivity analysis of construction operations and verifies. Establishes productivity basis to be utilized in estimates, as developed in concurrence with Construction. Reviews labor estimates for reasonableness.
  • Manage the preparation of subject-specific schedules on an as-required basis.
  • Support the development and integration of individual schedules into the total project plan. Reviews the performing organizations and unit’s work logics and determines whether the schedules will adequately support the overall project schedule. Plans, coordinates, and establishes the level of quantification appropriate to the objectives of the effort and to the level of scope definition for each discipline or specialty and designates reference job(s) for source data and/or reconciliations of quantities. Reviews completeness and reasonableness of quantities.
  • Interface management plans, interface matrices and interface control documents.
  • Support development of scheduling standards and procedures. Compiles, summarizes, updates, and maintains historical schedule data. Monitors and reports the critical path and schedule performance of the total project.
  • Prepare and analyze comparisons of scope, and quantities between projects. Develops bid evaluation schedule criteria and prepares bid evaluations. May participate in discussions with vendors.
  • Coordinate development of bulk commodity installation curves. Integrates appropriate manpower requirements for each discipline/specialty relative to the overall project needs. Determines quantity and manpower levels in support of the project needs and schedule philosophy.
  • Direct schedule analysis/study and problem-solving activities.
  • Develop and interpret guidelines applicable to the analysis function.
  • Verify consistency with previous reports to ensure compatibility. Responsible for issuing reports required by Ontario Line management and project procedures.
  • Coordinate information input into specific studies. Responsible for integration of activities and total work scope identification. Evaluates study results and recommends conclusions for project team consideration and discussion. Supervises/directs project schedule staffing and quantity reporting.
  • Provide guidance to Project Director on overall schedule impacts and solutions.
• Working Conditions
  • Office or Site-based

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 12 years of Planning and Scheduling experience in large projects or programs with an emphasis on project planning in the Engineering and Construction industry
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering and Construction Management
• Licenses OR Certifications:
  • Holding recognized certifications including PMP, PMI-SP, or PSP
  • Oracle Primavera P6 certificate is considered an asset
• Skills and Competencies:
  • Experience and demonstrated skill in directing, planning, and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office. Experience and demonstrated skill in establishing criteria for project planning and scheduling activities
  • Skilled in direction, personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel
  • Skilled in oral and written communication, with a demonstrated ability to present planning and scheduling information to management and clients
  • Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems. Knowledgeable about current industry and technical developments
  • Experience with interface strategies and requirements. Knowledge of Testing and Commissioning standards. Experience with systems design and construction
  • Ability to chair planning meetings and conduct regular workshops
  • Experience representing the client and reviewing or integrating contractor schedules preferred
  • Preference given to experience managing large rail system projects
  • 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 escalate 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