Senior Planner Job Details | Aecon

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we cant do it safely, we dont do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. Were passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. Were always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

About Us

What You'll Do Here

Develop & maintain complex construction and engineering resource-loaded schedules in compliance with customer scheduling standards/protocols as specified in the contract
Develop & maintain basis of schedule documenting all assumptions & parameters underpinning the baseline schedule
Create lookahead reports, resource profiles & other customized P6 reports
Assist in project set-up, casting baseline budgets, setting up rules of credit to support earned value management; ensure WBS & CBS alignment
Liaise with Construction on scheduling sequencing, assist in determining schedule priorities, support constructability reviews
Proactively identify schedule variances, logic gaps etc.; facilitate the development of recovery plans & other remedial action plans
Enter daily/weekly progress into the schedule & provide progress status reports
Maintain detailed baseline or schedule change logs to ensure integrity of the performance measurement baseline
Regularly perform critical path analysis to flag delays, identify near critical paths & parallel paths within the schedule
Regularly perform schedule quality analysis utilizing assessment tools (e.g. Acumen Fuse)
Ensure schedule quality by addressing deficiencies from schedule quality analysis
Support change management process by analyzing trends & schedule impact assessments
Support risk management process by providing inputs into schedule risk analysis modeling
Maintain baselines with approved changes, ensuring contractual alignment
Regularly export schedules into Aecon records if the schedule is managed in the client's environment
Develop fragnets to be carried out throughout the project lifecycle, across the different phases for use on similar scopes
Lead meetings focused on assessing schedule progress, obtaining schedule updates & general schedule coordination
Perform regular field tours to validate progress
Assist in the development of a project-specific Schedule Management Plan for incorporation into the Project Controls Plan
Identify & lead rebaseline efforts when required
Manage the integration of subcontractor schedules (if applicable); review for schedule quality; assess progress and provide feedback to project leadership
Administer Aecon's P6 database; control access to maintain data integrity, set standards in collaboration with other sectors
Establish and ensure a set cadence for the importing of back-up copies of project schedules managed in the client's P6 environment
Assist in project set-up, converting bids into baseline budgets, reconciling gaps
Participate in proposal and estimating efforts to ensure continuity between project estimates and baselines
Liaise with external groups (Accounting, Finance, Procurement, Construction, etc.) to gain inputs into Project Controls reports
Create & maintain project status update reports , forecast reports & project dashboards; ensure timely issuance to internal & external stakeholders (per client requirements)
Create & maintain customized reports or dashboards to adapt to evolving risks & project needs
Develop and maintain resource plans, ensuring cost & schedule alignment
Regularly conduct variance analysis to understand trends & other baseline deviations in support of rigorous change management; provide variance narratives & propose corrective actions or recovery plans
Prepare Earned Value Management KPIs to assess project performance
Assist in the creation & maintenance of tools & templates that ensure compliance with the processes outlined Project Controls plan & contract requirements
Review the contract to ensure compliance with contract conditions regarding reporting, change management, and all other Project Controls areas
Participate in customer and internal management project status reporting meetings
Provide mentorship & guidance to junior team members
Provide subject-matter expertise to project team on any customized reporting tools & dashboards
Assist in monitoring project health & performance; ensure key performance metrics are well articulated to project leadership
Regularly conduct detailed analysis on project performance key metrics (e.g. CPI, SPI, key commodity tracking, etc.); propose corrective actions to maintain performance/productivity; provide timely feedback to project leadership on adverse trends
Support the implementation of an Earned Value Management plan to measure project performance, identify variances, and inform accurate forecasting
Support the development of project-specific Project Controls plans, and the development of tools & templates
Assist with the development & implementation of a project-specific change management plan, ensuring compliance with contract conditions and Aecon's standards

What You Bring To The Team

Demonstrated Analytical & Adaptive Thinking
Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management Post-Secondary Degree
Strong Team Collaboration Skills
Detail Oriented Approach, Focused on Quality
Strong Verbal & Written Communication Skills
Agility & Flexibility in a Dynamic Environment
Innovative Problem Solving Skills
Project Controls Ambassador
EPC Contractor (Self-Perform) Experience
Construction Field Experience
Mega-project or Portfolio Projects Experience

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

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