Workface Planner - Piping

Aecon • Sherwood Park, AB

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Aecon Industrial is seeking an experienced Workface Planner – Piping to support execution of field construction through the development and management of Installation Work Packages (IWPs) in alignment with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) principles. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring piping scopes are construction-ready, fully integrated with schedule, materials, and field constraints, and executed in a safe and efficient manner. This role will work in a combination of office and field environments.

Requirements

• 5+ years in industrial construction planning, with strong exposure to piping installation & constraint management.
• Experience on large-scale industrial projects (oil & gas, mining, or petrochemical).
• Strong understanding of Piping systems and installation practices.
• Strong understanding of Isometric drawings, project specifications and P&IDs.
• Strong understanding of Welding, testing, and turnover process.
• Familiarity with work package development, construction sequencing, critical path & field workflows.
• Experience with Primvera P6, Bluebeam Revu, Digital WorkPacks/WFP tools, Excel-based trackers and planning tools.
• Ability to work within Digital CDE/document control systems.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret complex technical information into executable work plans.
• Effective communication with field and engineering teams.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop piping Installation Work Packages (IWPs) aligned with best practices.
• Sequence work based on: construction priorities, P6 schedule alignment, system/area breakdown structures.
• Define task-level execution steps, crew requirements, and installation logic.
• Identify, track, and mitigate constraints including: Engineering (IFC drawings, isometrics), Materials (spools, valves, specialty items), Scaffolding, equipment, access, permits.
• Ensure all IWPs are constraint-free prior to release.
• Review and interpret: piping isometrics, P&IDs, layout drawings.
• Validate: work scopes, installation sequencing, tie-ins, weld counts, and system boundaries.
• Interface with procurement and warehousing teams to: confirm material availability, align IWP release with material status.
• Support development of: bills of materials (BOMs), field material take-offs.
• Align IWPs with: Primavera P6 schedule, Path of Construction (POC).
• Support lookahead planning (3-week/6-week windows).
• Work closely with: Superintendents, General Foremen, Field Coordinators.
• Provide clarity on: work packages, execution sequencing, productivity assumptions.
• Track: IWP release vs plan, constraint resolution timelines.
• Support lessons learned and continuous improvement of WFP processes.

Benefits

• Support for mental, emotional, and physical well-being for employees and their families.
• Career building through Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Support and investment in inclusive work environments through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Leadership in sustainable construction with a commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing environmental impact and impact on surrounding communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed