Senior Project Planner & Estimator

FLINT Corp.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance and benefits

Health Care Spending Account

Paid vacation

Competitive compensation

Job summary

FLINT Corp. in Calgary is seeking a Senior Project Planner / Estimator to develop and maintain an execution-ready project plan from estimate through early execution.

This role requires reviewing constructability, material planning, work sequencing, procurement coordination, and preparing FIWPs to align with fabrication and field priorities. You will work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Field Operations, identifying constraints and ensuring work packages are

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industrial experience in construction, piping, fabrication, welding, WorkFace Planning, project controls, estimating, project engineering, or field execution.
• Strong knowledge of industrial construction and planning, including piping fabrication, field installation, Path of Construction, work packaging, and WorkFace Planning principles.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, including isometric drawings, P&IDs, engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements.
• Strong planning and coordination skills, with experience in material planning, procurement coordination, document control, constraint management, problem solving, and stakeholder communication.
• Relevant trade or technical education, such as a Journeyperson Trade Certificate, Engineering Technology or Construction Management diploma, combined with proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, and project/planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and startup activities, including reviewing estimate assumptions, execution strategies, scope, priorities, procurement requirements, and planning deliverables while identifying early gaps and constraints.
• Develop constructability plans and drawing markups, identifying fabrication and installation requirements, material considerations, dimensional constraints, and special requirements while coordinating with project teams and technical experts.
• Prepare and maintain Field Installation Work Packages (FIWPs) aligned with the Path of Construction, including drawing assignments, material lists, priorities, supporting documentation, and revision control.
• Manage material and procurement planning, including Shop and Field Bills of Material, material validation, vendor pricing, availability, lead times, procurement risks, substitutions, and material registers.
• Support estimating and project execution by providing quantities, pricing, vendor information, and estimate deliverables for RFPs, with occasional travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Planning

Coordination

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Education

Journeyperson Trade Certificate

Engineering Technology diploma

Construction Management diploma

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Project/planning systems

Job description

FLINT is a leading service provider in Canada’s energy and industrial markets offering full asset life cycle support, including construction, maintenance, fabrication, and environmental services. Committed to safety and quality, we foster a workplace culture that values innovation and sustainability. With a strong local presence and top-tier talent, we deliver high-quality services as we help our customers bring their resources to our world.

Job Description

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Sr. Project Planner / Estimator develops and maintains an execution-ready project plan from estimate through early execution. The role is responsible for reviewing constructability, material planning, work sequencing, procurement coordination and tracking, and preparing Work Packages to ensure work is properly defined, sequenced, documented, material-ready, and aligned with fabrication and field priorities.

The Sr. Project Planner / Estimator works closely with Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Fabrication, Field Operations, and subject matter experts to identify and resolve planning constraints. The Sr. Project Planner / Estimator also supports estimating with quantification, planning, and preparation of estimate deliverables for responses to requests for proposals.

What would you be doing?

• Lead project planning and startup activities, including reviewing estimate assumptions, execution strategies, scope, priorities, procurement requirements, and planning deliverables while identifying early gaps and constraints.
• Develop constructability plans and drawing markups, identifying fabrication and installation requirements, material considerations, dimensional constraints, and special requirements while coordinating with project teams and technical experts.
• Prepare and maintain Field Installation Work Packages (FIWPs) aligned with the Path of Construction, including drawing assignments, material lists, priorities, supporting documentation, and revision control.
• Manage material and procurement planning, including Shop and Field Bills of Material, material validation, vendor pricing, availability, lead times, procurement risks, substitutions, and material registers.
• Support estimating and project execution by providing quantities, pricing, vendor information, and estimate deliverables for RFPs, with occasional travel to project sites as required.

Perksof the job

• Comprehensive insurance and benefits package
• Health Care Spending Account
• Paid vacation
• Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industrial experience in construction, piping, fabrication, welding, WorkFace Planning, project controls, estimating, project engineering, or field execution.
• Strong knowledge of industrial construction and planning, including piping fabrication, field installation, Path of Construction, work packaging, and WorkFace Planning principles.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, including isometric drawings, P&IDs, engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements.
• Strong planning and coordination skills, with experience in material planning, procurement coordination, document control, constraint management, problem solving, and stakeholder communication.
• Relevant trade or technical education, such as a Journeyperson Trade Certificate, Engineering Technology or Construction Management diploma, combined with proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, and project/planning systems.

Additional Information

Offers of employment are conditional on the successful outcome of a criminal background check and employment verification.

When you join FLINT, we make these promises:

• Your work will matter.The projects you'll help build will serve communities for generations.
• Your growth is our priority.We'll invest in your development and create paths for advancement.
• Your voice will be heard.Your experience and ideas will shape how we tackle challenges.
• Your team will support you.You'll work with people who want to see you succeed.
• Your ambition will be rewarded.As you grow, FLINT grows - and we recognize those who help us build better.

Shape Your Future. Strengthen Your Craft. Leave A Legacy.