Construction Planning Manager - Client in maritime industry

Our client, a renowned company in the maritime industry located in Lévis, is currently seeking a Construction Planning Manager to fill a permanent position.


ROLE SUMMARY
As the Construction Planning Manager, you will be responsible for the detailed planning and coordination of shipbuilding activities within a specific project.

You will lead a team of planners assigned by discipline or work center, ensuring that complete and executable work orders are prepared, issued, tracked, and closed to support efficient project execution and adherence to schedule.

In this role, you will monitor progress from production and lead the short-term planning process, coordinating with production, supply chain, human resources, and other stakeholders to align resources, materials, and priorities with the project schedule.



RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a multidisciplinary team of planners assigned to the project by discipline or work center.
• Oversee the full work order lifecycle—from creation to issuance, tracking, and closure.
• Lead the 4-Week Look Ahead (4WLA) planning process, ensuring production, supply chain, HR, and support departments are aligned on priorities, resources, and materials.
• Monitor progress data collected from production and subcontractors, analyze performance trends, and identify potential schedule risks or bottlenecks. Ensure the planning team provides accurate progress percentages, forecasted completion dates, and remaining hours estimates to update the project schedule.
• Track Work in Progress (WIP) to ensure timely completion of activities and adherence to schedule.
• Ensure all planning deliverables comply with the construction strategy and Product Work Breakdown Structure (PWBS).
• Lead the integration of the Product Bill of Materials (PBOM) into the Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) to ensure a smooth transition from 3D engineering models to production execution.
• Define, monitor, and present key performance indicators (KPIs) related to planning to support proactive management decisions.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and Project Controls Lead to anticipate planning needs, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with functional departments (scheduling, engineering, safety, quality, etc.) to ensure seamless project integration.

REQUIREMENTS

• Recognized technical diploma in engineering, a skilled trade, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in production/planning within a shipbuilding or ship repair environment (mandatory).
• Proven expertise in detailed planning/construction, work order management, and standard estimating.
• Solid knowledge of the PBOM–MBOM relationship and ability to translate 3D engineering models into executable production plans.
• Demonstrated experience leading or facilitating short-term planning processes (e.g., 4WLA) with cross-functional teams.
• Experience monitoring production progress reports and managing WIP to maintain schedule compliance.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Primavera, Aveva, Oracle, or equivalent planning tools is an asset.
• Advanced English skills (written and spoken). This level of English is required as the incumbent will interact with English-speaking clients, partners, and suppliers.

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

• Exciting large-scale projects
• Long-term project stability
• Highly competitive market salary
• Flexible 40-hour workweek
• Option to work remotely one day per week
• Group insurance coverage starting on day one
• Personal days
• Telemedicine access
• 9% RRSP (employee + employer contribution)
• Company closed for two weeks during summer construction holidays and two weeks at Christmas