Senior Planner/Scheduler
- Markham, ON, Canada
Expected Base Salary: $85 000 - $115 000 per year. · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Expected Base Salary: $85 000 - $115 000 per year.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 8+ years of planning and scheduling experience in heavy civil, transportation, or infrastructure construction.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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Summary
GIP is seeking an experienced Senior Planner/Scheduler to support a portfolio of major highway and bridge construction projects across Ontario. Reporting to the Director, Planning, you will play a key role in developing, monitoring, and analyzing multiple schedules active projects at any given time and serve as a trusted planning advisor to project management and operations teams.
This position is ideal for a planner who is confident working independently, enjoys collaborating with operations teams, and can provide practical scheduling solutions in a fast-paced construction environment.
Primary Scope Of Role
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: We may use AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including application screening and recruitment administration. AI-generated insights or recommendations are used to assist our hiring teams and are not the sole basis for employment decisions. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by human decision-makers.
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy.
GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.
We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Summary
GIP is seeking an experienced Senior Planner/Scheduler to support a portfolio of major highway and bridge construction projects across Ontario. Reporting to the Director, Planning, you will play a key role in developing, monitoring, and analyzing multiple schedules active projects at any given time and serve as a trusted planning advisor to project management and operations teams.
This position is ideal for a planner who is confident working independently, enjoys collaborating with operations teams, and can provide practical scheduling solutions in a fast-paced construction environment.
Primary Scope Of Role
- Develop and maintain resource-loaded project schedules in Primavera P6.
- Support projects from tender through construction and project closeout.
- Analyze project schedules, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Monitor critical path activities, schedule performance, and forecast completion dates.
- Review subcontractor schedules and ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Work closely with project managers, superintendents, and estimating teams to develop realistic construction plans and sequencing.
- Prepare schedule updates, forecasts, and progress reporting for project teams and senior leadership.
- Support schedule impact assessments, recovery planning, and change management initiatives.
- Contribute to planning best practices and mentor junior scheduling staff when required.
- 8+ years of planning and scheduling experience in heavy civil, transportation, or infrastructure construction.
- Experience delivering highway, bridge, or major civil construction projects.
- Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6.
- Strong understanding of CPM scheduling, construction sequencing, resource planning, and schedule analysis.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Valid G driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites throughout Ontario.
- Expected Base Salary: $85 000 - $115 000 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations.
- Annual performance-based bonus.
- Comprehensive group benefits program.
- Retirement savings program.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
- Exposure to some of Ontario's most complex and impactful transportation infrastructure projects.
- A collaborative culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: We may use AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including application screening and recruitment administration. AI-generated insights or recommendations are used to assist our hiring teams and are not the sole basis for employment decisions. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by human decision-makers.
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy.
GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.
We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain resource-loaded project schedules in Primavera P6 for major highway and bridge construction projects. Analyze schedule performance, identify risks, and provide practical scheduling solutions to project management and operations teams.
Requirements
Requires over 8 years of planning and scheduling experience in heavy civil or transportation infrastructure. Must have advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and a valid G driver's licence for site travel.
Skills
- Primavera P6
- CPM Scheduling
- Construction Sequencing
- Resource Planning
- Schedule Analysis
- Risk Mitigation
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Forecasting
- Critical Path Method
- Change Management
- Heavy Civil Construction
- Infrastructure Planning
Benefits
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Retirement savings program
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Transportation
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Primavera P6
- CPM
- Heavy Civil
- Transportation Infrastructure
- Highway Construction
- Bridge Construction
- Resource Loading
- Critical Path
- Schedule Impact Assessment
- Recovery Planning
- Project Closeout
- Tender
- Ontario Infrastructure
- Construction Sequencing