Lead Planner

03101 GIP Construction & Materials; Markham; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-based bonus

Comprehensive group benefits program

Retirement savings program

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is seeking a Lead Planner in Markham, ON to guide scheduling teams and oversee multi-year project schedules using Primavera P6. You will mentor planners, align baselines with budgets, and provide timely scheduling insights for proposals and contracts.

The role requires 3–5 years in construction planning for transit projects, strong leadership, and excellent communication. Travel to Ontario sites is required; a valid G license is expected.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in construction industry for a Transit project
• 3–8 years in a Planner/Scheduler role
• 8 years combined experience in Planning/Scheduling and Highway Construction
• Preference given to experience with MTO projects with civil and structural components
• Ability to read, understand and interpret drawings and contracts
• Post-secondary education would be considered an asset
• Results-driven with an ability to deliver success in a fast-paced environment
• Outcome focused, critical thinker with the ability to analyze and visualize to ensure continuous improvement across our business
• Ability to connect and interact with people to seek different perspectives
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities
• Demonstrate versatility and resourcefulness in overcoming business challenges
• Previous leadership experience would be considered an asset
• Valid G driver’s license and access to own vehicle
• Open to travel to job sites throughout the Province of Ontario

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach fellow planner / schedulers in construction scheduling best practices and construction means and methods
• Develop and maintain resource loaded project schedules for multi-year projects in Primavera P6 from proposals, contract documents and estimates
• Align project baseline schedules with baseline budget for all direct and indirect accounts and activities
• Identify trends and schedule impacts
• Provide planning and scheduling support for various crews/teams by monitoring, reviewing, and analysing the schedule and status during all phases
• Monitor and report critical path and schedule performance of the total project
• Provide the Project Team with timely, informed, and up-to-date project schedule information including trends and forecasts as well as progress, schedule and planning input to the weekly, Bi-weekly and monthly project reports
• Identify schedule considerations and problems resulting from interdisciplinary or group restraints and interfaces
• Assist with project schedule analysis and studies of problem areas to determine criticality of schedule and seek the advice of the Project Manager
• Analyze subcontractors' schedules, while forecasting and trending completion target dates to ensure contractor plans are realistic and achievable
• Report deviations accordingly
• Develop cash curves based on control estimates and project schedules for cash forecasting
• Review or assist in reviewing proposal provisions related to schedule and develop supporting data for contract negotiations

Skills

Planner/Scheduler experience

Construction scheduling

Communication skills

Team leadership

Travel to job sites

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work! Markham, ON

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Planning Director, the Lead Planner will be responsible for providing guidance and support to the Operations teams in the estimating and planning of various Contracts. The lead planner will also coach, mentor and oversee the development of Bid, Proposal and Baseline schedules by the Planning and Scheduling team, offering insights into both scheduling and construction best practices.

PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE

Mentor and coach fellow planner / schedulers in construction scheduling best practices and construction means and methods. With the support of the project team, develop and maintain resource loaded project schedules for multi-year projects in Primavera P6 from proposals, contract documents and estimates with attention to details including critical path analysis and constructability. Work closely with the Project Teams to align project baseline schedules with baseline budget for all direct and indirect accounts and activities, identify trends and schedule impacts. Provide planning and scheduling support for various crews/teams by monitoring, reviewing, and analysing the schedule and status during all phases. Monitor and report critical path and schedule performance of the total project. Provide the Project Team with timely, informed, and up-to-date project schedule information including trends and forecasts as well as progress, schedule and planning input to the weekly, Bi-weekly and monthly project reports Identify schedule considerations and problems resulting from interdisciplinary or group restraints and interfaces. Assist with project schedule analysis and studies of problem areas to determine criticality of schedule and seek the advice of the Project Manager. Analyze subcontractors' schedules, while forecasting and trending completion target dates to ensure contractor plans are realistic and achievable. Report deviations accordingly. Develop cash curves based on control estimates and project schedules for cash forecasting. Review or assist in reviewing proposal provisions related to schedule and develop supporting data for contract negotiations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 years experience in construction industry for a Transit project
• 3-8 years in a Planner/Scheduler role
• 8 years combined experience in Planning/Scheduling and Highway Construction
• Preference given to experience with MTO projects with civil and structural components
• Ability to read, understand and interpret drawings and contracts
• Post-secondary education would be considered an asset
• Results-driven with an ability to deliver success in a fast-paced environment
• Outcome focused, critical thinker with the ability to analyze and visualize to ensure continuous improvement across our business
• Ability to connect and interact with people to seek different perspectives
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities
• Demonstrate versatility and resourcefulness in overcoming business challenges
• Previous leadership experience would be considered an asset
• Valid G driver’s license and access to own vehicle
• Open to travel to job sites throughout the Province of Ontario

WHAT WE OFFER

• Expected Base Salary: $100 000 – $140,000 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive group benefits program.
• Retirement savings program.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Disclaimers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: AI tools are not used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position. Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy. GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Our People At Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP)

Our People At Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP), our people are among the best. Our most valuable asset is our people – comprising our employees, customers, and the public. Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safely. GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality.

Our Work

The work we do impacts lives. It impacts our schools and neighbourhoods, shaping our communities and cities. We are one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing construction companies. Every day, our people design, deliver, and maintain infrastructure for Canada’s rapidly growing cities. From demolition, shoring, and foundations to excavation, remediation, structures, paving, and the production of materials, we have the unique ability to self-perform all project scopes without reliance on subcontractors. The work we do at GIP today will carry us into a better, greener, and safer tomorrow.

Our Culture

We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing differences. Sustainability is part of our DNA. We focus on recycling and reusing materials by repurposing old roads and reengineering them into new ones, thereby keeping tons of used materials out of our landfills. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today. If you want to work for a world-class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture, this opportunity is for you!