Lead Planner - C$121,000 - C$171,000 A Year

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Please remain vigilant on this matter and report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities and email any concerns to aecon@aecon.comDate: Mar 17, 2026Location: Oshawa, ON, CAOperating Sector: NuclearCome Build Your Career at Aecon!As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.At Aecon, you can count on:Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can't do it safely, we don't do it at all.Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.Accountability. We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!At Aecon we:Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well‐being.Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We're always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best‐in‐class Aecon community!What is the Opportunity?As part of an alliance agreement, Aecon has been awarded a contract in an Aecon‐led partnership with Kiewit Nuclear Canada by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) for the execution phase on the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) in Clarington, Ontario. Beginning in 2025 Aecon will support the Construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site.Reporting to the Planning Manager, the Lead Planner will be responsible for providing project controls support to Aecon's ongoing mega‐projects in the Nuclear sector.What You'll Do Here:Lead project set‐up activities, including establishing the WBS & all control accounts, reconciling bids to awards, setting the cost & schedule baselineLead meetings focused on communicating project performance status to the wider project teamProvide coaching & hands‐on training opportunities to junior team members, adapting teaching styles to suit the audienceProvide input into the continuous improvement of Aecon's Project Controls policies and guidelinesContribute to Lessons Learned and ensures implementation of Best Practices.Assist in project set‐up activities, including establishing the WBS & all control accounts, reconciling bids to awards, setting the cost & schedule baselineParticipate in customer and internal management project status reporting meetings.Liaise with external groups (Accounting, Finance, Procurement, Construction, etc.) to gain inputs into Project Controls reports.Create & maintain project status update reports, forecast reports & project dashboards; ensure timely issuance to internal & external stakeholders (per client requirements).Create & maintain customized reports or dashboards to adapt to evolving risks & project needs.Develop and maintain resource plans, ensuring cost & schedule alignment.Regularly conduct variance analysis to understand trends & other baseline deviations in support of rigorous change management; provide variance narratives & propose corrective actions or recovery plans.Assist in monitoring project health & performance; ensure key performance metrics are well articulated to project leadership.Regularly conduct detailed analysis on project performance key metrics (e.G. CPI, SPI, key commodity tracking, etc.); propose corrective actions to maintain performance/productivity; provide timely feedbackto project leadership on adverse trends.Prepare Earned Value Management KPIs to assess project performance.Assist in the creation & maintenance of tools & templates that ensure compliance with the processes outlined Project Controls plan & contract requirements.Support the development of project‐specific Project Controls plans, and the development of tools & templates.Develop and maintain a change log to track all internal & external changes and monitor progress through the change management process.Review the contract to ensure compliance with contract conditions regarding reporting, change management, and all other Project Controls areas.Provide mentorship & guidance to junior team members.Provide subject‐matter expertise to project team on any customized reporting tools & dashboards.Develop & maintain complex construction and engineering resource‐loaded schedules in compliance with customer scheduling standards/protocols as specified in the contract.Develop & maintain basis of schedule documenting all assumptions & parameters underpinning the baseline schedule.Develop fragments to be carried out throughout the project lifecycle, across the different phases for use on similar scopes.Lead meetings focused on assessing schedule progress, obtaining schedule updates & general schedule coordination.Create lookahead reports, resource profiles & other customized P6 reports.Assist in project set‐up, casting baseline budgets, setting up rules of credit to support earned value management; ensure WBS & CBS alignment.Liaise with Construction on scheduling sequencing, assist in determining schedule priorities, support constructability reviews.Proactively identify schedule variances, logic gaps etc.; facilitate the development of recovery plans & other remedial action plans.Enter daily/weekly progress into the schedule & provide progress status reports.Maintain detailed baseline or schedule change logs to ensure integrity of the performance measurement baseline.Regularly perform critical path analysis to flag delays, identify near critical paths & parallel paths within the schedule.Regularly perform schedule quality analysis utilizing assessment tools (e.G. Acumen Fuse).Perform regular field tours to validate progress.Assist in the development of a project‐specific Schedule Management Plan for incorporation into the Project Controls Plan.Ensure schedule quality by addressing deficiencies from schedule quality analysis.Support change management process by analyzing trends & schedule impact assessments.Support risk management process by providing inputs into schedule risk analysis modeling.Maintain baselines with approved changes, ensuring contractual alignment.Identify & lead rebaseline efforts when required.Manage the integration of subcontractor schedules (if applicable); review for schedule quality; assess progress and provide feedback to project leadership.Establish and ensure a set cadence for the importing of back‐up copies of project schedules managed in the client's P6 environment.What You Bring to the Team:8–12 years of related experienceDemonstrated analytical and adaptive thinkingQuantitative, engineering, or construction management post‐secondary degreeStrong team collaboration skillsDetail‐oriented approach with a focus on qualityStrong verbal and written communication skillsAgility and flexibility in a dynamic environmentInnovative problem‐solving skillsEPC contractor (self‐perform) experienceConstruction field experienceDemonstrated project controls technical knowledge (e.G., PMI or AACE certification)Strategic orientationConsensus‐building experienceClaims avoidance and/or claims negotiation experienceMicrosoft Excel expertiseAdvanced Primavera P6 expertiseCompletion of a full security clearance and background check.Reason for vacancy: NewPay Range: $121,000 - $171,000Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.We strongly encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply to work with us on the Darlington New Nuclear Project. At Aecon, Indigenous is an umbrella term for First Nations (status and non‐status), Metis and Inuit.Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon's AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.#J-18808-Ljbffr