Senior Site Planner

Fluor•Calgary, AB

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Fluor is a global leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry, recognized as one of Canada's top employers. The company focuses on innovation and cost-effective, technology-based solutions. Fluor is seeking creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals to help fulfill its purpose of 'Build a Better World'. Team members are crucial to Fluor's success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with high quality. The company values teamwork, career empowerment, and the championing of innovative and sustainable solutions. This specific opportunity is within the Project Controls Team, seeking a Senior Lead Construction Planner for a multi-billion dollar project near Ft. Saskatchewan in northern Alberta. The role reports directly to the Field Project Controls Manager.

Requirements

10+ years of project scheduling experience
5+ years of experience on large projects
Several years of experience as a lead
Excellent communication skills
Fluent in English (written and verbal)
Job-related technical knowledge
Experience in Forensic Schedule Analysis
Significant technical knowledge and practical experience with applicable software systems: Primavera P6, Milestone Professional (training available), Power BI and Microsoft Office (expertise in Microsoft excel), Change Management, and Progress Measurement / Analysis / Reporting.
Ability to learn and apply knowledge
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Nice To Haves

Bachelor or master’s degree (preferable but not required)

Responsibilities

Construction planning of the project including the modularization program and activities associated with multiple construction contractors, based on project execution strategies.
Work collaboratively with area construction management, Engineering, Procurement, Contracting, Fabrication, Modularization, Construction, Pre-Commissioning, and Commissioning teams.
Supervise and support the field planning team.
Direct the development of critical path schedules using Primavera P6 based on engineering, procurement, and construction philosophies.
Supervise Area Planners' daily activities to ensure consistent methods and procedures.
Supervise and maintain an accurate and reliable progress basis for all work aspects.
Monitor engineering production of design deliverables and their impact on the construction schedule.
Monitor procurement and material delivery dates and their impact on construction schedules.
Prepare overall progress and manpower forecasts for construction using roll-up techniques.
Maintain full tracking of all work scope and schedule performance against approved project goals and objectives.
Regularly analyze construction schedule activity to identify areas of criticality.
Conduct Schedule Activity Reviews and identify potential schedule impacts from engineering and procurement delays.
Prepare management-level reports on schedule performance and alert management to potential schedule problems and necessary actions.
Prepare management-level curves, graphs, and other pertinent statistical information.
Participate in management-level presentations requiring planning and scheduling expertise.
Work with construction contractors to resolve schedule problems.
Interface with client management as required.
Conduct, lead, or facilitate schedule risk analysis.
Support and implement Schedule Risk Analysis review actions.
Develop and maintain L1 to L3 construction schedules in accordance with Fluor and Client Standards and procedures.
Resource Loading of schedules for Labor and Quantities.
Implement the Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures.
Analyze variances in schedule performance against the plan and provide forward-looking strategies to mitigate variances.
Manage and maintain the basis of schedule for construction.
Interface with the project team.
Work with the Progress team to analyze contractor progress.
Engage in the project change management process for schedule implementation and provide 'What If' analysis.
Participate in internal and external audits.
Organize and prioritize multiple tasks effectively and efficiently, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Plan and organize own work assignments.