Senior Planning & Scheduling Leader — Lean Excellence

David Aplin Recruiting; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Manager for Planning Scheduling and Lean. This role in Edmonton, AB, requires 10-15 years of scheduling experience in construction, including a supervisory background. Key responsibilities include providing strategic leadership, overseeing training programs, and ensuring scheduling excellence across projects. Candidates should have advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and Deltek Acumen, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers the opportunity to work on high-value projects and travel up to 50% in North America.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive scheduling experience in construction.
• 4+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge of construction specifications and contract documents.
• Advanced working knowledge of schedule analysis methodology.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to a team of planning professionals.
• Oversee technical training programs for project teams.
• Guide teams in scheduling audits and recovery planning.
• Drive integration of schedule risk analysis into project planning.
• Ensure alignment with corporate objectives and best practices.

Skills

Leadership skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Schedule risk analysis

Project management

Team management

Education

Postsecondary degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Deltek Acumen

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Manager for Planning Scheduling and Lean. This role in Edmonton, AB, requires 10-15 years of scheduling experience in construction, including a supervisory background. Key responsibilities include providing strategic leadership, overseeing training programs, and ensuring scheduling excellence across projects. Candidates should have advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and Deltek Acumen, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers the opportunity to work on high-value projects and travel up to 50% in North America.