Lead Planner- Major Civil and Infrastructure Projects

Lead Planner
- Major Civil and Infrastructure Projects

Permanent | EBC Inc. | Canada

Posted On 01/09/2026

Construction

$90,000 - $140,000

City East Toronto (The Beaches)

State/Province Ontario

M4E

• Primarily assigned to a major project, the individual will be responsible for managing the planning and scheduling
• system (tools and resources) for a major infrastructure project. This resource must be capable of managing
• relationships with the site team, management, and the client regarding project planning and scheduling.
• The Lead Planner supports project teams in the development, updating, and monitoring of project schedules using
• specialized scheduling software (Primavera P6 and MS Project), in accordance with contract requirements and
• industry standards.
• Ensure effective communication among all stakeholders involved in project delivery through close collaboration with
• the project team.
• Facilitate and standardize the use of project schedules by developing and promoting a project management culture
• that incorporates schedule management across all projects.
• Integrate all required information to enable detailed monitoring of every stage of project execution.
• On a weekly basis, or as required, generate progress reports and performance metrics (SPI, CPI) in accordance with
• management requirements.
• Prepare cash flow curves and lead the implementation of Earned Value Management (EVM) within Primavera P6.
• Monitor baseline schedules (reference schedules) against actual project progress and activities.
• Prepare the Planning section of the project's monthly progress report.
• Ensure timely communication of planning information, including schedule updates, critical path status, schedule
• slippages, data analysis, and impacts on project delivery.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in scheduling software while maintaining close collaboration with operations
• throughout all project phases (bidding, execution, and claims management related to daily site activities), enabling
• optimization and value enhancement within business processes.
• Identify and monitor the project’s critical path.
• Develop project schedules and distribute them to the appropriate teams and stakeholders.
• Coordinate planning activities with other members of the project team.
• Ensure compliance with project management best practices.
• Attend meetings that may impact or relate to project planning and scheduling.
• Prepare presentations for senior management and collaborate with the project’s Executive Committee (EXCO).
• Attend site meetings as required by the project team.
• Support project teams in impact analysis and claims preparation.
• Be responsible for planning activities from the bid phase through design, procurement, and project delivery.
• Participate directly in the development of complex schedules for major projects.
• Promote and simplify the use of scheduling practices across projects through the development and training of a
• project management culture that emphasizes schedule management on all projects.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of experience as a Construction Planner, with strong experience on large-scale civil infrastructure projects.
• Extensive knowledge of Primavera P6 (essential) and MS Project (asset), including the use of Work Breakdown
• Structures (WBS) and other coding structures.
• Experience in schedule management, delay analysis, and claims support.
• Experience implementing the Last Planner System (LPS) (an asset).
• Familiarity with linear scheduling (TILOS), schedule quality audits (DCMA 14-Point Assessment), and 4D planning
• tools (Synchro 4D/Navisworks) (an asset).
• Bilingualism:
  English proficient and functional French.
• Scheduling certification considered an asset (PMI-SP,…