Our client, a premier Canadian builder with over a century's experience, is seeking a Senior Planner Scheduler to operate out of its Mississauga, ON head office. The Senior Planner Scheduler provides leadership and direction to the planning team, ensuring that all scheduling activities are executed efficiently and effectively to support project delivery. This role is client-facing and involves significant collaboration with project managers, clients, and other stakeholders.

The Job:

- Lead the development of detailed project schedules, including the identification of key milestones, critical paths, and resource levelling requirements, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Lead any internal or external schedule audits.
- Lead schedule baseline development process and ensure a baseline schedule is submitted that meets or exceeds internal or external requirements.
- Ensure that schedule data is stored in a smart and organized way within Sharepoint and P6 database allowing team members to easily access project data.
- Monitor and report on project progress against baseline schedules, identifying variances and developing corrective actions to mitigate risks.
- Coordinate with project managers and other stakeholders to ensure the integration of cost, schedule, and scope data into comprehensive project control reports.
- Oversee the updating of project schedules based on changes in scope, timeline, or resources, ensuring that all schedule changes are properly documented and communicated.
- Lead the planning and scheduling team, providing guidance, mentoring, and support to Planning Specialists and Junior Planners.
- Engage with clients to provide regular updates on project schedules and address any scheduling-related issues or concerns.
- Conduct schedule risk analyses to identify potential delays and develop mitigation strategies.




- Ensure that all planning and scheduling activities comply with construction standards and internal/external requirements.
- Drive the continuous improvement of planning and scheduling practices within the organization.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in planning and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).
- Advanced capability in the use of Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
- Working knowledge and or experience with 4D schedule management and the integration with VDC tools (Synchro).
- Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings. Extensive experience in project planning and scheduling, typically 8+ years, with significant experience in managing large and complex projects.
- Proven leadership experience, including managing teams of planning professionals.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Robust analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- In-depth understanding of project management principles, including planning, scheduling, and risk management.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of various contracting models
- Professional qualifications (e.g., PMP, PSP, or AACE certification).
- Experience in the construction industry, particularly in civil or industrial projects.
- Experience working in a client-facing role and managing client expectations.
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)



principles and practices.

This position has been posted due to an available opening within our client company.

In accordance with the Employment Standards Act’s (ESA) transparency requirements, Shadrach Consulting will provide a status update only to only those candidates who are formally interviewed by us or by our client within 45 days of the date of the last interview.

We are proud to support the full inclusion of persons with disabilities as set out in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are committed to ensuring the workplace is free from discrimination. During our hiring process, we will notify job applicants that accommodations are available upon request. If a selected job applicant requests accommodation, we will consult with the individual and provide or arrange for the appropriate accommodation taking into account the applicant’s disability-related needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $125,000.00-$145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Application question(s):

- In addition to your resume, please upload/include a list of your projects including: project name, location, size, cost and any details you feel are relevant. Please DO NOT list your projects here. Please include them within the body of your resume or add them at the end.

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

- Primavera P6: 8 years (preferred)
- Planning & scheduling on complex design-build or P3 projects : 6 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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