Planning & Scheduling Lead

Turner & Townsend Limited; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the professional services sector is seeking a Senior Scheduler/Planner with a strong background in aviation infrastructure projects. The role involves developing comprehensive project schedules, managing risks, and collaborating with teams to ensure timely delivery. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in planning for large-scale and complex infrastructure initiatives, alongside a strategic mindset and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

100% covered health and dental benefits

Health spending account

RRSP option with company matching

Annual learning and development budget

Flexible, hybrid work approach

Qualifications

• 8+ years of planning and scheduling experience for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Aviation infrastructure experience is essential.
• Proven capability in schedule management and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project planning and scheduling strategies.
• Collaborate closely with project delivery teams to resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Conduct risk assessments to develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Communication

Risk Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a leading independent professional services company. From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With 133 offices in 49 countries, we make a difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide. We draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients’ assets.

Who are you?

You are an experienced risk management professional with 8+ years experience in large-scale infrastructure or capital projects. You are comfortableleading risk review sessions, driving best practices, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. You have a strategic mindset, excellent communication skills, and a strong technical understanding of risk management processes, including quantitative analysis techniques like Monte Carlo simulations.

You’re passionate about delivering value and improving risk practices and areseeking your next step or are currently working in a similar role within a comparable environment. You’re motivated to join a growing and dynamic team.The ideal candidate is self-motivated, driven, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. In this impactful role, you will be providing leadership and direction, actively embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.

Who Are You?
You are a highly experiencedSenior Scheduler/Plannerwith a strong background inaviation infrastructure projects. With a minimum of12 years of post-graduate experience, you are either ready to take the next step in your career or are currently excelling in a similar role within a complex infrastructure environment.Aviation experience is a must.

Job Description

As a Senior Scheduler/Planner, you will:

• Develop and implement project planning and scheduling strategies across all program projects, ensuring accurate performance tracking through a comprehensive master schedule.
• Establish and maintain master schedule baselines, integrating change management procedures to ensure alignment with project goals and timely delivery.
• Collaborate closely with project delivery teams to identify, address, and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Conduct risk assessments and analyze schedule disruptions to develop mitigation strategies that prevent delays and support schedule recovery.

Qualifications

Required Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum 8 years of experiencein planning and scheduling for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in aviation infrastructureis essential—must have managed multiple aviation-related schedules.
• Expertise inPrimavera P6for schedule development, maintenance, and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to create and manage P6 schedules in compliance with contractual and project-specific requirements.
• Experience delivering projects through various procurement models.
• Ability to perform detailed schedule analysis during early project stages.

Additional Information

What's in it for you...

100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)

Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program

RRSP option with company matching

Annual learning and development budget

Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth

Cost coverage of up to two memberships and license fees per year (if directly related to your role)

We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days

A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives

Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

At Turner & Townsend, we wholeheartedly adopt diversity. This dedication extends to our team, clients, and communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or any other legally protected grounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Turner & Townsend is dedicated to encouraging a safe, healthy, and accessible environment. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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