Planner / Scheduler

Mott MacDonald; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering and management services is seeking a Planner / Scheduler to join their team. The role involves developing and controlling project schedules, engaging with various stakeholders, and ensuring project timelines are met. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience, preferably in the energy sector, and possess strong communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a focus on sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in planning and scheduling major projects.
• Experience with Oil and Gas projects is preferred.
• Relevant certifications (AACE, PMI) are assets.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and control large, multi-disciplinary project schedules.
• Monitor construction schedules against milestones and progress.
• Analyze schedules, identify critical paths, and propose recovery plans.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Smartsheet

TILOS

Acumen Fuse

Job description

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

We believe in empowering our employees to excel, learn, and grow by offering diverse opportunities to contribute to impactful projects. Join us in a collaborative environment where your ambitions align with ours, allowing you to shape your career story.

As a member of our project team, you will handle all aspects of planning and scheduling activities, engaging with internal design teams, external consultants, contractors, and vendors to address and communicate issues that impact schedules. You will review and coordinate schedules to ensure they are realistic and achievable.

As an Intermediate Planner / Scheduler, your main tasks will include:

1. Develop, maintain, and control large, multi-disciplinary project schedules.
2. Establish Work Breakdown Structures and Baseline Schedules.
3. Review schedules from designers and contractors, including updates and earned value reports.
4. Conduct and present what-if schedule analyses.
5. Monitor construction schedules against milestones and progress.
6. Coordinate across large project teams.
7. Implement best practices for scheduling and integration.
8. Analyze schedules, identify critical paths, and propose recovery plans.
9. Identify critical activities and follow-up with teams.
10. Perform earned value and delay analyses.
11. Manage schedule-related reports and presentations.
12. Identify opportunities for process improvements.

We invite applications from candidates with:

• 5 to 10 years of experience in planning and scheduling major projects, preferably in the energy sector.
• Experience with Oil and Gas projects is preferred.
• Experience with large construction projects is advantageous.
• Familiarity with procurement models.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and optionally Smartsheet, TILOS, and Acumen Fuse.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Relevant certifications (AACE, PMI) are assets.

We welcome candidates who share our vision of making a difference, even if they do not meet all outlined experience criteria.

Let’s discuss how we can support your career growth and your role in our exciting future in North America.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please notify us if accommodations are needed.

We promote fair employment practices and an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

Our hybrid work policy supports well-being, flexibility, and trust, enabling you to work most effectively.

Location(s): Various

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Job Ref: 8655

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Civil Engineering