Job Openings Senior Planner

About the job Senior Planner

Summary 

The Senior Planner will lead planning and scheduling activities across mining and EPCM construction projects, from engineering through construction and commissioning. The ideal candidate has a proven track record building and maintaining integrated project schedules, ensuring alignment with cost, scope, and quality standards. This role requires strong analytical skills, technical expertise in Primavera P6, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional project teams to support sound, timely decision-making.

Responsibilities

The Senior Planner will be responsible for the following functions:

Schedule Development & Baselines:

  • Develop and maintain the project's Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and detailed schedules in Primavera P6, covering engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
  • Establish schedule baselines and manage the change control process for schedule revisions.
  • Build resource- and cost-loaded schedules in coordination with Cost Control and discipline leads.

Schedule Analysis & Forecasting:

  • Perform critical path analysis, look-ahead scheduling, and scenario / what-if planning to identify risks and flexibility in the plan.
  • Monitor progress and forecast completion dates, flagging variances and potential delays early.
  • Support delay analysis and schedule impact assessments for change orders and claims.

Cost & Schedule Integration:

  • Integrate schedule and cost data using Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
  • Coordinate with Cost Control to align progress measurement, forecasting, and reporting.

Communication & Reporting:

  • Prepare progress reports, S-curves, dashboards, and schedule narratives for project leadership and clients.
  • Present schedule status and risks at project review meetings and planning workshops.
  • Maintain formal documentation of schedule baselines, revisions, and approvals.

Team Leadership & Coordination:

  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior planners/schedulers; review their work for quality and consistency.
  • Coordinate with Field Engineering, Procurement, Permitting, and Site Operations to ensure schedules reflect real site conditions and constraints.

Package Details

Compensation'

Hourly compensation based on hours of work performed, with annual discretionary bonus.

Work Schedule & Location

  • Office work is typically 8-10 hours per day and on-site work is maximum 12 hours per day.
  • On-site rotational work is likely and based on project phase.
  • Travel time to/from a project site is paid from point of hire to a maximum of 8 hours per travel day.
  • Time off will be accommodated with appropriate advance notice.
  • Vacation starts at two weeks per year and is included in hourly compensation. Additional unpaid time off is available based on project workload.
  • Ideally, the candidate is located near [Site / Office]. Hybrid arrangements may be acceptable for the right candidate.

Qualifications / Experience / Education Requirements

  • Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in project planning/scheduling, including exposure to mining or heavy industrial construction projects.
  • Advanced, hands-on proficiency in Primavera P6 is required.
  • Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from a recognized university (equivalent experience considered).
  • Experience integrating schedules with cost control systems (e.g., SAP or similar) is a strong asset.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification is an asset.
  • Sound knowledge of project scheduling, monitoring, and forecasting techniques, including EVM and critical path method.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams, and MS Project.
  • Available to travel as required by project phase.

Character

  • Must be enthusiastic and motivated to be part of a high-performing, multidisciplinary team focused on driving maximum project value for internal and external clients.
  • Must be willing to take ownership of schedule integrity and be internally motivated to set and achieve goals/targets.
  • Must be open and honest in all communications, internally and externally.
  • Must be flexible in terms of assignments, work locations, and roles, and comfortable working in both industrial and office settings.
  • Must have strong English written and verbal communication skills. Additional languages may be an asset depending on project location.


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