Site Manager- Planner

Carbon60; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm is seeking a Site Planner to develop and oversee the project schedule for a construction site. The role focuses on integration of schedules, collaboration with subcontractors, and effective project management support. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant experience in project planning, specifically using Primavera P6. The position is located on-site in Nova Scotia and requires effective communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Deep and proven experience in project planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site project schedule management for accuracy.
• Collaborate with planners and construction teams for schedule quality.
• Support Project Planner with site schedule reports and KPI updates.

Skills

Good communication skills with stakeholders

Ability to create automatic KPIs and reports using Excel, Smartsheet, or other tools

Proficiency in P6 Planning tool

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, Science, or equivalent experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

The Site Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring the site project schedule and plans for construction activities on-site. The role ensures that work is planned efficiently, resources are optimized, and deadlines are met, all while adhering to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Schedule management: The Project Planner oversees the site project schedule management, ensuring its quality and accuracy.
   - Integrate detailed subcontractor and partner schedule activities into the STS with proper alignment, structure, coding, and weighting.
2. Coordination: The Project Planner collaborates with other planners as part of the overall integrated project plan and with site execution functions (construction, commissioning, completion) to ensure schedule quality and accuracy.
   - Coordinate and monitor subcontractor schedules, ensuring proper interfacing between subcontractor and GE schedules with support from the package manager and subcontractors.
   - Manage activities related to WTG access (pre-assembled tower, nacelles) for construction and commissioning, focusing on punch list closure priorities.
3. Project management support: Support the Lead Project Planner and Project Director by providing visibility on:
   - Short-term (daily/weekly) and mid-term (3-6 weeks) look-ahead tasks.
   - Develop site schedule reports, including status, critical path, risks, and mitigation actions.
   - Identify schedule opportunities and provide relevant reports for project management to facilitate decision-making.
   - Record and update progress on Hub KPIs (e.g., load-out readiness, work progress).
   - Compile DPRs for hub activities with the help of the cost controller and site package manager.
   - Generate schedule analyses to identify delays, critical paths, recovery plans, and acceleration schedules.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, Science, or equivalent experience.
• Deep and proven experience in project planning.
• Expertise in Primavera P6 planning tool.

Skills and Details

• Good communication skills with stakeholders.
• Ability to create automatic KPIs and reports using Excel, Smartsheet, or other tools.
• Proficiency in P6 Planning tool.
• Located on-site daily at Nigg Port, Inverness, Scotland.
• Willingness to travel to the UK for business meetings.
• Start ASAP.

This job is active and accepting applications.