Align procurement schedules with equipment requisitions and vendor data needs.
Oversee construction and commissioning schedules using advanced sequencing strategies.
Conduct risk analysis and time impact assessments to inform project timelines.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on high-stakes, complex projects in a dynamic environment.
Collaborative work culture with industry experts and leaders.
Professional development opportunities in a growing company.
Access to cutting-edge project management tools and resources.
Possibility for travel and working in multi-country project environments.
Full Job Description
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).
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
PMI-SP, PMP, or AACE PSP certification preferred.
About Worley
Worley is a global engineering and construction company that provides services to the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors. The company was founded in 2019 through the merger of WorleyParsons and Jacobs' Energy, Chemicals and Resources division. Worley has over 48,000 employees in 49 countries and provides a range of services including consulting, engineering, procurement, construction, and project management. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint and increase the use of renewable energy in its operations.
