Senior Planner

Brunel•Montreal, QC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Brunel has partnered with Hatch to support the hiring of a Senior Planner join their team. Hatch is a globally recognized engineering, project delivery, and professional services firm, committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With over 70 years of expertise across mining, energy, and infrastructure, Hatch delivers innovative and sustainable solutions worldwide. Through this partnership, we are seeking a Senior Planner to join Hatch’s Project Delivery Group (PDG)—a dynamic and globally integrated team delivering world-class projects. The PDG combines deep expertise in sustainable studies, asset development.

Requirements

Significant experience in EPCM planning for major projects
On-site construction experience (highly essential)
Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (required) and MS Project
Solid understanding of the logic of complex and multidisciplinary projects
Experience in earned value and schedule performance analysis
Strong analytical, synthesis and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Ability to work rotating shifts on site

Nice To Haves

Experience in the mining and metals industry (a major asset)

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain integrated schedules covering all phases of the project: engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning
Ensuring consistency of sequences between disciplines and key interfaces
Define the breakdown structure (WBS) and the planning logic
Actively support the construction teams on site
Adapt the timelines according to on-the-ground realities, operational constraints and progress.
Participate in site meetings and contribute to the proactive resolution of execution issues
Ensure a strong presence and credibility with field teams
Perform advanced analyses: critical path, acquired value (EV / PV / AC), schedule deviations and performance indicators
Identifying risks and schedule deviations
Recommend and monitor corrective measures
Integrating planning into project risk analyses
Anticipating conflicts, constraints and bottlenecks
Propose strategies for optimizing sequence and productivity
Contribute to the robustness and resilience of the execution plan
Update the timelines based on actual progress
Produce clear and structured reports for project management
Providing a strategic analysis of gaps and trends
Supporting key decisions regarding resource prioritization and management
Working closely with project managers, engineering, procurement and construction teams, entrepreneurs and partners
Mentor or support more junior planners as needed
Contribute to the continuous improvement of planning practices