Lead Planner

Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work!

Markham, ON

Summary
Reporting to the Planning Director, the Lead Planner will be responsible for providing guidance and support to the Operations teams in the estimating and planning of various contracts. The lead planner will also coach, mentor and oversee the development of bid, proposal and baseline schedules by the Planning and Scheduling team, offering insights into both scheduling and construction best practices.

Primary Scope Of Role

Mentor and coach fellow planner/schedulers in construction scheduling best practices and construction means and methods

With the support of the project team, develop and maintain resource‑loaded project schedules for multi‑year projects in Primavera P6 from proposals, contract documents and estimates with attention to details including critical path analysis and constructability.

Work closely with the Project Teams to align project baseline schedules with baseline budget for all direct and indirect accounts and activities, identify trends and schedule impacts.

Provide planning and scheduling support for various crews/teams by monitoring, reviewing, and analysing the schedule and status during all phases.

Monitor and report critical path and schedule performance of the total project.

Provide the Project Team with timely, informed, and up‑to‑date project schedule information including trends and forecasts as well as progress, schedule and planning input to the weekly, bi‑weekly and monthly project reports.

Identify schedule considerations and problems resulting from interdisciplinary or group restraints and interfaces.

Assist with project schedule analysis and studies of problem areas to determine criticality of schedule and seek the advice of the Project Manager.

Analyze subcontractors’ schedules, while forecasting and trending completion target dates to ensure contractor plans are realistic and achievable. Report deviations accordingly.

Develop cash curves based on control estimates and project schedules for cash forecasting.

Review or assist in reviewing proposal provisions related to schedule and develop supporting data for contract negotiations.

Position Requirements

3‑5 years experience in construction industry for a transit project

3‑8 years in a planner/scheduler role

8 years combined experience in planning/scheduling and highway construction

Preference given to experience with MTO projects with civil and structural components

Ability to read, understand and interpret drawings and contracts

Post‑secondary education would be considered an asset

Results‑driven with an ability to deliver success in a fast‑paced environment

Outcome focused, critical thinker with the ability to analyze and visualize to ensure continuous improvement across our business.

Ability to connect and interact with people to seek different perspectives.

Superb communication and interpersonal skills

Strong ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities.

Demonstrate versatility and resourcefulness in overcoming business challenges.

Previous leadership experience would be considered an asset

Valid G driver’s license and access to own vehicle.

Open to travel to job sites throughout the Province of Ontario.

What We Offer

Expected Base Salary: $100,000 – $140,000 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations.

Annual performance‑based bonus.

Comprehensive group benefits program.

Retirement savings program.

Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Disclaimers
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: AI tools are not used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status:
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