Lead Planner

Overview
Atkins

Réalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

Your role

Prepare project schedule – Provide guidance and support to lower level planners.

Load resource/budget schedule – Lead and provide guidance and support to lower level planners.

Set up baseline schedule – Provide guidance and support to lower level planners.

Update schedule – Provide guidance and support to lower level planners.

Extract Primavera data files and send to the cost controller – Lead and provide guidance and support to lower level planners.

Issue schedule for internal use – Provide guidance and support to lower level planners.

Issue schedule for external use – Lead and provide guidance and support to lower level planners.

Monitor and control the progress of the work against the schedule – Provide guidance and support to lower level planners.

Prepare and update resource requirements reports – Guidance and support to lower level planners.

Report critical schedule issues – Guidance and support to lower level planners.

Identification and explanation of variances between current schedule, plan, earned values and forecasts, and communicate to the Project Controls Manager, Project Manager.

Ensure proper progress measurement is in place for all projects and portfolios within the P&L through the whole project cycle.

Present updates to Lead/Manager/Project or P&L lead.

Advise on the areas of concern that could prevent meeting the P&L objectives.

Interface with other Project Control Team to maintain integrated cost-schedule project control system.

About you

Must have university degree (B. Eng, BCom, etc).

10+ years of relevant cost control experience, experience in engineering and construction projects environment.

Expert knowledge of project management techniques and years of hands‑on experience (critical path method, progress measurement and earned value technique) and experience in project planning, analyzing and reporting.

Strong knowledge of the general project controls policies and procedures.

Preferably thorough knowledge of Primavera P6.

Ability to learn new software as per the company standards.

Ability to establish priorities and work under pressure to meet project deadlines.

Ability to work well with clients and alliance partners.

Ability to work with staff, build and maintain good working relationships with Project Controls team.

Ability to mentor junior and intermediate staff and work with project cost controller.

Proficient in MS Office suite of software, especially Microsoft Excel.

Strong analytical skills.

Effective problem‑solving skills with a results‑oriented approach.

Strong organizational skills are required with attention to details.

Solid report writing, communication and presentation skills.

Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at Atkins

Réalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, well‑being, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Accommodation & Equal Opportunity
Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about the company’s accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

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