Planner/Scheduler

Mott MacDonald; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering and management services seeks a Planner/Scheduler to join their Toronto office. The role involves developing and maintaining project schedules, coordinating with teams, and ensuring realistic plans. Candidates should have significant experience in planning, particularly in the energy sector, and possess strong communication skills. Join a collaborative environment that values innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in planning and scheduling major projects.
• Experience with Oil and Gas projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and control multi-disciplinary project schedules.
• Review and analyze contractor schedules and progress.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Learning Ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Certification with AACE International

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Smartsheet

TILOS

Acumen Fuse

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At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

As a member of our program/project team, you will perform all aspects of planning and scheduling activities. You will be interacting with internal design team members, external consultants, construction contractors and/or supply vendors to understand and communicate issues/conflicts that impact the schedule. You will also conduct and co-ordinate reviews of consultants, contractors, and vendor schedules, to ensure plans are realistic and achievable.

As An Intermediate Planner/Scheduler, Your Main Tasks Will Include

• Develop, maintain, and control large multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder engineering/construction project schedules
• Develop and establish Work Breakdown Structures and Baseline Schedules
• Review designers and contractors baseline schedules, monthly updates and earned value reports
• Complete what-if schedule analyses and present results
• Review construction contractor’s schedules, monitor progress against planned completion and contract milestones
• Coordinate and communicate across large multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder project teams
• Implement best practices for schedule and schedule integration
• Analyze schedules, identify critical paths, and propose recovery plans to project teams
• Identify and track critical activities and follow-up with project teams
• Perform earned value analysis
• Cost and resource load schedules
• Write accurate and succinct schedule narratives and reports
• Perform delay analysis and schedule sensitivity analysis
• Generate project reports (e.g., monthly reports, 3 and 6-week look ahead, and critical items list)
• Develop and present schedule/cost analysis presentations (graphic, written, and verbal)
• Identify opportunities for improvements
  
  

We Invite Applications From Candidates With

• Five (5) to ten (10) years of progressive experience in planning and scheduling major projects in the energy sector, with increasing responsibility.
• Experience working on Oil and Gas projects is preferred.
• Experience with large construction projects will also be an asset.
• Familiarity with various procurement models.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong ability to learn is essential.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and ability to liaise with clients, contractors, and team members.
• Confident in developing and presenting information.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Proficient in MS Project.
• Experience with Smartsheet is an asset.
• Experience with TILOS linear scheduling software is an asset.
• Experience with Acumen Fuse is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Relevant certification with AACE International or the Project Management Institute, or equivalent, is an asset.
  
  

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited 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.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Location(s):

Toronto, ON, CA Calgary, AB, CA

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Various

Discipline: Project controls

Job Ref: 8655

Recruiter Contact: Katie Champoux

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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