At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead planning and scheduling for large-scale petrochemical projects in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Airswift, a major player in the EPC industry in Edmonton.
- Benefits: Long-term contract with competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with multi-office project execution and career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on complex projects in oil & gas and mining sectors.
- Qualifications: 15+ years of planning experience and expertise in Primavera P6 required.
The predicted salary is between 99000 - 121000 $ per year.
Airswift is seeking a Project Planner to work on a long-term contract with a major EPC in Edmonton, AB. This individual will be assigned to a project in the petrochemical industry and will be expected to be a highly experienced and technically accomplished Principal Project Planner to lead planning and scheduling functions on large-scale, complex Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCM) projects. This role requires a strategic-level planner with deep expertise in major project schedule development, execution planning, interface management, and integrated schedule governance with strong exposure to oil & gas, pipelines, LNG, and mining infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of integrated Level 1–4 EPC/EPCM schedules for major capital projects.
- Lead and facilitate structured interactive planning sessions (schedule development workshops) with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Client stakeholders to collaboratively develop the project execution logic, interfaces, and secure cross-functional ownership of the integrated schedule.
- Provide schedule strategy during proposal, FEED, and execution phases.
- Develop detailed engineering work plans aligned with discipline deliverables.
- Build engineering progress measurement systems (weighted milestones, earned value).
- Align engineering schedule with procurement material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and vendor data requirements.
- Develop procurement schedules including Long-lead equipment, Bulk materials, Module fabrication and overseas manufacturing.
- Develop Construction & Commissioning Schedule based on Construction work packaging, Area-based and system-based sequencing, and Modularization strategies.
- Ensure consistency between EPCM master schedule and contractor schedules.
- Conduct schedule risk analysis (SRA) and Monte Carlo simulations.
- Perform critical path and near-critical path analysis.
- Lead time impact analysis (TIA) and forensic schedule assessments.
- Develop recovery and mitigation plans.
- Support claims avoidance and dispute resolution through defensible scheduling practices.
Technical and Industry Experience
- +15 Years of Progressive Planning Experience, including Major EPC or EPCM capital projects (> $500M value).
- Advanced expertise in Primavera P6 (Enterprise environment).
- Experience with integrated cost & schedule (EVM).
- Schedule Risk Analysis tools (e.g., Primavera Risk Analysis).
- Deep understanding of Interface milestone management and Construction work packaging.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
- PMI-SP, PMP, or AACE PSP certification preferred.
Principal Project Planner in Edmonton employer: Airswift
Join a leading employer in Calgary that values innovation and teamwork, offering a dynamic work culture where your engineering expertise will directly contribute to significant midstream facilities projects. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you stay at the forefront of the industry. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a vibrant city known for its rich resources and collaborative spirit, making this an excellent place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
