Workface Planner Lead

Phoenix Industrial Group of Companies; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

On-site parking

Job summary

Phoenix Industrial invites applications for a Workface Planner Lead to guide workforce planning across multiple Alberta project sites. You will align labor forecasts with project schedules, coordinate with supervision and recruitment, and drive standardized processes for optimal productivity.

Ideal candidates have CSTS certification, 3–5 years of industry experience, and strong MS Office and scheduling tool skills.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in construction management or project management is required.
• CSTS training is required and current CSTS certification is expected.
• 3-5 years of related industry experience.
• Supervisory/management experience (2+ years) is preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and scheduling reports.
• Scheduling experience is beneficial.
• Journeyman ticket in Steamfitter-Pipefitter or Ironworker is advantageous.
• Foreman/General Foreman experience is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and teamwork mindset.
• MS Office proficiency; familiarity with Primavera P6, JD Edwards, SharePoint, and 3D modeling is beneficial.
• Pre-access testing is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of workforce planning aligned with schedules and targets.
• Collaborate with supervision to set daily, weekly, and long-range staffing needs.
• Develop standardized workforce planning tools and processes, including forecasting and resource allocation.
• Coordinate manpower with recruitment and operations to ensure availability and efficiency.
• Review plans and staffing forecasts for accuracy and alignment with objectives.
• Lead workforce execution planning with field supervision for efficient deployment.
• Monitor labor utilization and productivity, recommending actions to leadership.
• Coordinate planning activities across operations, controls, QA, and other groups.
• Adjust staffing plans in response to changing requirements and priorities.
• Conduct post-project reviews to improve forecasting and planning.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning systems and processes.
• Perform additional leadership and planning duties as needed.

Skills

Workforce planning

Forecasting

Staffing coordination

Project coordination

Leadership

Communication

Education

Post-secondary CM/PM education

Tools

MS Office

Primavera P6

JD Edwards Enterprise

SharePoint

3D Modeling

Job description

Job description:

You know that to get a job done on time and on budget takes skill. If you love solving puzzles and coordinating a variety of competing priorities, to be a Workface Planner Lead with Phoenix Industrial. As a leader in Construction, Fabrication, Maintenance, and Modularization, we pride ourselves on our unwavering commitment to visibility, value, and accountability. To sustain our growth, we seek meticulous professionals eager to contribute to our team's success. We offer a range of comprehensive solutions from project inception to completion, ensuring maximum value for our clients through clear processes and efficient management. We are seeking to engage individuals in consideration for future projects at various projects sites within Alberta.

Join Phoenix Industrial, where we’re passionate about working hard, working safe, and maintaining a standard of excellence that is unrivaled.

Why Choose Phoenix?

• Engaging Company Culture
• Industry-Leading Safety Standards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Strong work-life balance

What you get to do:

• Lead the development and execution of workforce planning strategies aligned with project schedules, operational priorities, and production targets
• Collaborate with supervisors, foremen, and project leadership to establish daily, weekly, and long-range workforce requirements and productivity goals
• Develop and standardize workforce planning templates, tools, and processes, including labor forecasting, crew optimization, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and performance tracking
• Coordinate manpower requirements and collaborate with resource coordinators, recruitment teams, and operations to ensure workforce availability and utilization efficiency
• Review and validate workforce plans, schedules, and staffing forecasts to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with project objectives
• Lead workforce execution planning with field supervision to support efficient deployment of personnel and maintain operational continuity
• Monitor workforce performance, labor utilization, and productivity metrics, providing recommendations and corrective actions to leadership teams as required
• Coordinate workforce planning activities across operations, project controls, field supervision, quality assurance, and other planning groups to ensure integrated project execution
• Analyze workforce demands and adjust staffing plans, schedules, and labor strategies in response to changing operational requirements and project priorities
• Conduct workforce planning reviews and post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned, improve forecasting accuracy, and enhance planning effectiveness
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to workforce planning systems, reporting, and operational processes
• Perform additional leadership and planning responsibilities as required to support project and organizational objectives

What we’re looking for:

• Post-secondary education required; background in construction management or project management an asset
• Completion of Construction Safety Training Systems training (CSTS)
• 3-5 years of related industry experience
• Supervisory/management experience desired (2 years or more)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and scheduling reports
• Previous scheduling experience beneficial
• Journeyman Ticket in Steamfitter-Pipefitter or Ironworker is advantageous
• Foreman and General Foreman experience considered a plus
• Current CSTS certification required
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Dedicated team player with a positive attitude
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access) required
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, JD Edwards Enterprise, SharePoint, and 3D Modeling beneficial
• Pre-access testing mandatory

Employment equity:

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking