Planning Director (Lead) – Nuclear Projects
About The Position
Turner & Townsend is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Planning Lead to lead the planning and scheduling activities for a multi-billion-dollar, multi-phased major program in Kincardine, Ontario. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Primavera P6, complex major programs involving multiple billion-dollar-projects and have excellent experience in critical thinking to challenge and drive schedule optimization and efficiencies. Located on the shores of Lake Huron, Kincardine offers an exceptional quality of life, short commutes, access to outdoor recreation, and a lower cost of living compared to major urban centres. This position is primarily project-site focused. Reasonable flexibility and hybrid working arrangements are available; however, regular presence (3 days per week) at the Kincardine project site is required. We encourage applications from experienced nuclear professionals in Canada, the UK, and other international markets. Candidates must be willing to relocate or commute regularly to the project site. Relocation and visa sponsorship support may be available for exceptional candidates.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 15+ years of experience in project scheduling, with a strong focus on large-scale infrastructure and/or energy projects.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in a leadership or lead scheduling capacity, providing oversight, coordination, and guidance across complex programs.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 is required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the nuclear or other highly regulated industries is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop, challenge, drive, maintain, and update highly complex and detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with project milestones and deliverables.
- Be strong at analyzing, reporting, justifying and presenting schedules at C-Suite level and at Board level.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to gather input and validate schedule logic and sequencing.
- Monitor project progress, identify variances, and provide regular schedule performance reports and forecasts.
- Support the development of baseline schedules and integrate, interrogate and highlight challenges in contractor schedules to be incorporated into the master project plan.
- Conduct critical path and risk analysis to identify potential delays and mitigation strategies.
- Develop and report against EVM targets and highlight areas where efficiencies can drive EVM.
- Regularly contribute and support delivery of QSRA’s and QCRA’s
- Participate in project meetings and provide schedule updates, insights, and recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with project controls standards and reporting requirements.
- Assist in resource loading and leveling, and support earned value management (EVM) reporting where applicable.
Benefits
- 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
- Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
- RRSP option with company matching
- Annual learning and development budget
- Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
- Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role.
- Vacation, flex and sick days
- Relocation and visa sponsorship support may be available for exceptional candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
