Senior Project Planner
Dokainish & Company
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Since 2011 Dokainish & Company has been providing world class professional consultancy services.
We specialize in working diligently and collaboratively with our clients to achieve long-lasting and impactful results across numerous business functions. Our areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, Project Controls, Project Management, Quantitative Risk Analysis, Organizational Change Management, Enterprise Reporting, Estimating, Asset Management, and System Implementation for Capital Projects. We draw upon decades of project experience to deliver customized solutions to our clients' most complex challenges.
Position Overview
Dokainish & Company is seeking a Senior Project Planner to provide senior-level schedule planning, schedule analysis, and schedule oversight services across complex capital renewal projects within a national science and research facility renewal program.
The successful candidate will be respo
ble for the development of integrated project schedules, critical path analysis, schedule risk assessment, and schedule performance monitoring. This role requires a seasoned planning professional with deep expertise in capital project scheduling, strong analytical skills, and the ability to provide strategic schedule advice to program leadership and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
Schedule Development and Planning
Develop and maintain integrated project schedules for complex capital renewal projects using Primavera P6
Define project sequencing, activity logic, durations, milestones, and critical path
Integrate cost-loaded and resource-loaded scheduling as required by program controls frameworks
Develop schedule basis documents, scheduling narratives, and planning assumptions
Support the development of master program schedules and schedule integration across projects
Schedule Monitoring and Control
Monitor project progress and schedule performance against approved baselines
Perform schedule variance analysis, trend analysis, and earned value schedule metrics
Conduct schedule risk analysis and develop risk-adjusted schedule scenarios
Identify schedule risks, delays, and recovery strategies, and provide recommendations to project teams
Review and assess contractor schedules, progress claims, and time extension requests
Program Reporting and Governance
Prepare schedule reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for program leadership and governance bodies
Support governance reviews, milestone tracking, and program-level schedule reporting
Maintain schedule baselines, logs, and audit trails in accordance with program standards
Contribute to continuous improvement of scheduling standards, processes, and tools
Stakeholder Coordination
Collaborate with project managers, cost specialists, engineers, and program leadership
Provide strategic schedule advice to support project and program decision-making
Facilitate schedule workshops, look-ahead sessions, and progress review meetings
Key Deliverables
Integrated project schedules (Primavera P6)
Schedule basis documents and planning narratives
Schedule analysis reports, variance reports, and trend analyses
Schedule risk analysis and scenario reports
Schedule forecasts and milestone tracking reports
Executive-level schedule summaries and dashboards
Requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a closely related discipline
Certifications/ Other
Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification from AACE International, Preferred
PMP certification or equivalent considered an asset
Must hold or be eligible to obtain Federal Government Reliability Status security clearance
Experience
Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive project planning and scheduling experience in the construction or infrastructure sector
Demonstrated experience supporting complex capital programs or multi-project portfolio environments
Experience with institutional, laboratory, healthcare, or specialized infrastructure projects preferred
Experience with schedule risk analysis methodologies and tools
Technical Competencies
Advanced proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6 (scheduling, resource loading, cost loading, reporting)
Strong knowledge of critical path method (CPM), earned value management (EVM), and schedule risk analysis
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and schedule analysis tools
Familiarity with project controls frameworks and integrated cost-schedule management
Professional Competencies
Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in complex program environments
High degree of professional integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to quality
Note: This role description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications required.
If you believe your skillset, drive, qualifications, and experience is a match, we welcome your application and can't wait to hear from you.
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining Dokainish & Company. Please note only those candidates considered for an initial interview will be contacted.
Notes:
VACANCY STATUS: This posting is for a new position.
AI USAGE: This organization does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this particular open position. All applications are personally reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team.
Dokainish & Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age and veteran status, or any other protected status required by applicable law.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Dokainish & Company AODA Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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