Senior Project Planner

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Senior Project Planner – Hydroelectric Project, New Brunswick (Fredericton, NB). This role requires two weeks per month on site, with travel and lodging expenses covered.

The Senior Project Planner leads planning and scheduling across multi‑disciplinary industrial projects, developing, managing, and analyzing schedules from feasibility through execution. Duties include earned‑value management, progress measurement, trend analysis, and reporting to support proactive project management.

• Develop and maintain fully integrated Level 1–3 project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Establish WBS, coding structures, activity sequencing, and resource loading in accordance with project requirements.
• Lead baseline schedule creation and manage schedule change control processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct critical‑path analysis, float assessments, and scenario modelling to support project decision‑making.

• Implement progress measurement systems, S‑curves, dashboards, and weekly/monthly reporting frameworks.
• Analyze planned vs actual performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and issue routine planning deliverables: progress reports, look‑ahead schedules, manpower histograms, productivity analysis, and schedule forecasts.

• Perform Earned Value Management analysis and provide insights on cost/schedule performance indicators (SPI, CPI, etc.).
• Coordinate with cost control teams to align schedule progress with budget and cost forecasts.
• Support trend management, change management, and impact analysis of variations and scope changes.

• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and subcontractors to ensure accurate representation of project activities.
• Review and validate contractors’ schedules, performance reports, and progress updates for compliance.
• Facilitate planning meetings, schedule risk reviews, and coordination sessions with internal teams and clients.

• Develop and implement project controls procedures, planning guidelines, and progress measurement methodologies.
• Support automation of planning and reporting processes using advanced Excel tools, dashboards, and project controls systems.
• Ensure adherence to corporate and client project controls frameworks, safety standards, and quality requirements.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 8 years of planning & scheduling experience on EPC/EPCM projects within energy and infrastructure.
• Proven experience as Lead/Senior Planner on large‑scale, multi‑disciplinary capital projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (Project Manager) and Microsoft Project.
• Strong background in EVM, schedule forecasting, change management, and project controls methodologies.
• Hands‑on experience in baseline development, contractor oversight, schedule integration, and interface coordination across multiple contracts.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (dashboards, automation, macros, reports).
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willing and able to travel and spend 2 weeks a month at Fredericton office.

• 15+ years of planning & scheduling experience in EPC/EPCM energy and infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder coordination.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• High attention to detail and schedule accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast‑paced, multi‑contract environments.
• Strong communication, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Bilingual French/English.

Sponsorship for obtaining a Canadian work permit is not available for this position.

Compensation: $130,000 – $180,000 CAD/year based on education, qualifications, experience, and location.

AECOM offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings, and employee stock purchase plan.

WE deliver solutions across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm, with 2024 revenue of $16.1 billion.

You’ll join a global team championing growth and career ambitions, working on transformational projects worldwide. With cutting‑edge technology and a network of experts, you will make a real impact. Our award‑winning training and development programs expand technical expertise and leadership skills.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.