Purpose:
We are currently recruiting for a Principal Project Planner. Our team includes world class experts and dynamic go-getters. This is a full-time position based in Edmonton, Alberta.
We are seeking a highly experienced and technically accomplished Principal Project Planner to lead planning and scheduling functions on large-scale, complex Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCM) projects.
This role requires a strategic-level planner with deep expertise in major project schedule development, execution planning, interface management, and integrated schedule governance with strong exposure to oil & gas, pipelines, LNG, and mining infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities:- Lead the development of integrated Level 1-4 EPC/EPCM schedules for major capital projects.
- Lead and facilitate structured interactive planning sessions (schedule development workshops) with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Client stakeholders to collaboratively develop the project execution logic, interfaces, and secure cross-functional ownership of the integrated schedule.
- Provide schedule strategy during proposal, FEED, and execution phases.
- Develop detailed engineering work plans aligned with discipline deliverables.
- Build engineering progress measurement systems (weighted milestones, earned value.
- Align engineering schedule with procurement material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and vendor data requirements.
- Develop procurement schedules including Long-lead equipment, Bulk materials, Module fabrication and overseas manufacturing.
- Develop Construction & Commissioning Schedule based on Construction work packaging, Area-based and system-based sequencing, and Modularization strategies.
- Ensure consistency between EPCM master schedule and contractor schedules.
- Conduct schedule risk analysis (SRA) and Monte Carlo simulations.
- Perform critical path and near-critical path analysis.
- Lead time impact analysis (TIA) and forensic schedule assessments.
- Develop recovery and mitigation plans.
- Support claims avoidance and dispute resolution through defensible scheduling practices.
- Oil & Gas (upstream, downstream, LNG, pipelines, oil sands).
- Mining and mineral processing facilities (greenfield and brownfield).
- Integrated engineering and construction schedule build-up.
- Multi-office and multi-country execution environments.
- Proven track record in mega-project planning leadership.
What you will bring: Technical and Industry Experience: +15 Years of Progressive Planning Experience, including:
- Major EPC or EPCM capital projects (> $500M value).
- Advanced expertise in Primavera P6 (Enterprise environment).
- Experience with integrated cost & schedule (EVM).
- Schedule Risk Analysis tools (e.g., Primavera Risk Analysis).
- Deep understanding of Interface milestone management and Construction work packaging.
Education - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training: Required: - Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
- PMI-SP, PMP, or AACE PSP certification preferred.
