Principal Project Planner

Worley; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Principal Project Planner to lead scheduling on large-scale EPC/EPCM projects from Edmonton, Alberta. You will drive integrated master schedules, develop execution logic and coordinate across engineering, procurement, and construction teams.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years of planning on mega-projects, advanced Primavera P6 skills, and strong EVM experience. This role focuses on governance, risk analysis and cross-office collaboration.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive planning experience on major EPC/EPCM projects.
• Deep expertise in Primavera P6 within an enterprise environment.
• Strong background in integrated cost and schedule (EVM).
• Experience with schedule risk analysis tools and Monte Carlo methods.
• Proven track record in interface milestone management and work packaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated Level 1–4 EPC/EPCM schedules for major capital projects.
• Lead and facilitate planning workshops with Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Client stakeholders.
• Provide schedule strategy during proposal, FEED, and execution phases.
• Develop detailed engineering work plans aligned with discipline deliverables.
• Build engineering progress measurement systems with earned value systems.
• Align engineering schedule with procurement material requisitions and vendor data requirements.
• Develop procurement schedules including long-lead equipment and overseas manufacturing.
• Develop Construction & Commissioning schedules based on work packaging and modularization.
• 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.
• Develop recovery and mitigation plans and support dispute resolution through scheduling governance.

Skills

Primavera P6

Schedule risk analysis

Monte Carlo simulations

EPC/EPCM scheduling

Project planning leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

PMI-SP / PMP / AACE PSP certification

Tools

Primavera Risk Analysis

Microsoft Project

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.