The Opportunity The Construction Project Planner/Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring detailed project schedules for heavy civil construction projects. This role works closely with project management, estimating, and operations teams to ensure schedules are realistic, well-coordinated, and actively managed throughout the full lifecycle of each project.

Who We Are

Fowler Construction has been a leader in infrastructure development for decades, delivering high-quality projects across Ontario. We are committed to safety, innovation, and building strong relationships with our employees, clients, and communities.

FOWLER CONSTRUCTION VALUES

- - People – We invest in our employees’ well-being, growth, and success.
- Performance – We uphold excellence, professionalism, and hard work.
- Community – We support local initiatives and foster strong connections.
- Environment – We prioritize sustainability and responsible practices.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules from project award through completion
- Establish and structure Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to support accurate planning and tracking
- Build, update, and monitor project schedules, ensuring alignment with scope, sequencing, and contract requirements
- Schedule and coordinate labour, crews, and equipment across projects to support efficient execution
- Work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to validate schedule assumptions and execution plans
- Support the execution of work planning, including sequencing, resource planning, and critical path analysis
- Regularly update schedules to reflect progress, delays, and changes, identifying risks and mitigation strategies
- Coordinate with team members to ensure adherence to schedule milestones and timelines
- Assist in developing short-term and long-term lookahead schedules to support field execution




- Collaborate with the estimating team to support bid schedules, methodologies, and production assumptions
- Support equipment and resource planning and logistics across projects
- Participate in project kickoff and ongoing progress meetings to ensure schedule alignment across stakeholders
- Provide clear reporting on schedule status, risks, and recovery plans

Qualifications
- Experience in scheduling within heavy civil or infrastructure construction
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, work planning, and project execution
- Experience developing and managing schedules for complex, multi-phase projects
- Proficiency in scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar) and Excel.
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents
- Strong coordination and communication skills across field and office teams
- Experience working with estimating teams and supporting bid development is an asset
- Knowledge of equipment and resource planning in a construction environment

What We Offer

- - Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits (100% employer-paid premiums)
- RRSP match pension plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career growth and career development opportunities

Work Conditions

- The office location for this role is in Bracebridge.
- Travel to various sites will be required
- Weekend and evening work may be required to meet business needs from time-to-time.

At Fowler Construction, we truly value the diversity of our team and the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we're dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment for everyone, including those who need accommodations. Questions regarding collection of information or requests for accommodations during the hiring process should be directed to Human Resources at [email protected]

At Fowler we are People-Powered. We do not use AI in our Recruitment Process. This posting is for a current vacancy.

📌 Construction Project Planner/Scheduler (Bracebridge)
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