Principal Project Planner

Worley; Calgary; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a highly experienced Principal Project Planner based in Edmonton, Alberta. You will lead planning for large-scale EPC/EPCM programs, developing integrated schedules and driving cross-functional execution across engineering, procurement, construction, and client teams.

You bring 15+ years of planning on major capital projects, deep Primavera P6 expertise, and strong EVM and risk analysis skills to govern schedules and support delivery across multi-country environments.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive planning experience on major EPC/EPCM capital projects.
• Experience on EPC/EPCM projects valued over $500M.
• PMI-SP, PMP, or AACE PSP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of integrated Level 1–4 EPC/EPCM schedules for major capital projects.
• Lead and facilitate schedule development workshops with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Client stakeholders to collaboratively develop the project execution logic and secure cross-functional ownership of the integrated schedule.
• Provide schedule strategy during proposal, FEED, and execution phases.
• Develop detailed engineering work plans aligned with discipline deliverables.
• Build engineering progress measurement systems (weighted milestones, earned value).
• Align engineering schedule with procurement material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and vendor data requirements.
• Develop procurement schedules including long-lead equipment, bulk materials, module fabrication and overseas manufacturing.
• Develop Construction & Commissioning Schedule based on work packaging, area-based and system-based sequencing, and modularization strategies.
• Ensure consistency between EPCM master schedule and contractor schedules.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis (SRA) and Monte Carlo simulations.
• Perform critical path and near-critical path analysis.
• Lead time impact analysis (TIA) and forensic schedule assessments.
• Develop recovery and mitigation plans.
• Support claims avoidance and dispute resolution through defensible scheduling practices.
• Oil & Gas (upstream, downstream, LNG, pipelines, oil sands).
• Mining and mineral processing facilities (greenfield and brownfield).
• Integrated engineering and construction schedule build-up.
• Multi-office and multi-country execution environments.
• Proven track record in mega-project planning leadership.

Skills

15+ years planning

EPC/EPCM capital projects

Primavera P6

Earned value management (EVM)

Risk analysis (Primavera Risk Analysis

Interface management

Schedule governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PMI-SP / PMP / AACE PSP certification preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Primavera Risk Analysis

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Job description

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose

We are currently recruiting for a Principal Project Planner. Our team includes world class experts and dynamic go-getters. This is a full‑time position based in Edmonton, Alberta.

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically accomplished Principal Project Planner to lead planning and scheduling functions on large-scale, complex Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCM) projects.

This role requires a strategic-level planner with deep expertise in major project schedule development, execution planning, interface management, and integrated schedule governance with strong exposure to oil & gas, pipelines, LNG, and mining infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of integrated Level 1–4 EPC/EPCM schedules for major capital projects.
• Lead and facilitate structured interactive planning sessions (schedule development workshops) with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Client stakeholders to collaboratively develop the project execution logic, interfaces, and secure cross-functional ownership of the integrated schedule.
• Provide schedule strategy during proposal, FEED, and execution phases.
• Develop detailed engineering work plans aligned with discipline deliverables.
• Build engineering progress measurement systems (weighted milestones, earned value.
• Align engineering schedule with procurement material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and vendor data requirements.
• Develop procurement schedules including Long-lead equipment, Bulk materials, Module fabrication and overseas manufacturing.
• Develop Construction & Commissioning Schedule based on Construction work packaging, Area-based and system-based sequencing, and Modularization strategies.
• Ensure consistency between EPCM master schedule and contractor schedules.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis (SRA) and Monte Carlo simulations.
• Perform critical path and near-critical path analysis.
• Lead time impact analysis (TIA) and forensic schedule assessments.
• Develop recovery and mitigation plans.
• Support claims avoidance and dispute resolution through defensible scheduling practices.
• Oil & Gas (upstream, downstream, LNG, pipelines, oil sands).
• Mining and mineral processing facilities (greenfield and brownfield).
• Integrated engineering and construction schedule build-up.
• Multi-office and multi-country execution environments.
• Proven track record in mega-project planning leadership.

What You Will Bring

Technical and Industry Experience:

• +15 Years of Progressive Planning Experience, including:
• Major EPC or EPCM capital projects (> $500M value).
• Advanced expertise in Primavera P6 (Enterprise environment).
• Experience with integrated cost & schedule (EVM).
• Schedule Risk Analysis tools (e.g., Primavera Risk Analysis).
• Deep understanding of Interface milestone management and Construction work packaging.

Required

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• PMI-SP, PMP, or AACE PSP certification preferred.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.