Lead Planning/Scheduling Engineer

Lead Planning/Scheduling Engineer (EPC) Job Description:

The Lead Planning/Scheduling Engineer (EPC) is responsible for the oversight, development, integration, maintenance, monitoring, analysis and reporting of project schedules to support the execution of EPC projects. This role involves leading the planning team and engaging with project teams to develop detailed work plans, monitor progress against timelines, milestones, and identify schedule risks and opportunities.

The Lead Planning/Scheduling Engineer (EPC) spearheads the development and maintenance of project schedules using Primavera P6 scheduling software. Collaborating with project teams to develop integrated detailed work plans and schedules for engineering, procurement, subcontracts, construction and commissioning activities.

Monitors progress against project schedules timelines and milestones and identifies schedule variances and risks. Analyzes schedule impacts of changes to project scope, resources, or priorities and develop mitigation strategies. Prepares comprehensive schedule reports and presentations to communicate schedule status and performance to project stakeholders.

Provides recommendations to optimize project schedules, including resource leveling, critical path analysis, and schedule compression. Coordinates with project teams to resolve schedule-related issues and conflicts. Facilitates and or participates in project meetings and reviews to provide schedule updates and recommendations.

The position is based at an industrial construction job site in Edmonton Canada, and will require routine site walkthrough visits to gather, assess and validate construction progress. May require walking on uneven surfaces and climbing of industrial construction platforms.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field. Vast experience working as a Lead Planning/Scheduling Engineer in EPC mega projects in the oil and gas, petrochemicals, industrial gases industries. 15+ years of experience may be accepted in leu of bachelor’s degree.

Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling software. Proven experience in the application of project management principles and techniques, including schedule development, resource management, earned value management, and risk management/analysis.

Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

The Lead Planning Engineer under the direction of the Project Controls Manager and Air Products Project Controls Regional Leadership is responsible for developing and reporting critical path plans and related schedules for the project. Applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out planning and scheduling engineering tasks supporting the management of the project. The Lead Planning Engineer is closely involved and facilitates the preparation of the project plan and schedule and must be able to provide accurate and timely status of the project plan.

Thank you in advance for your attention and continued support.

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Benefits

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