Planning & Scheduling Lead at Turner Townsend

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Management, Communication Skills, Quantitative Analysis, Monte Carlo Simulations, Planning, Scheduling, Aviation Infrastructure, Primavera P6, Change Management, Schedule Analysis, Project Delivery, Stakeholder Collaboration, Problem Solving, Leadership, Teamwork, Strategic Mindset

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description Turner & Townsend is a leading independent professional services company. From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations. With 133 offices in 49 countries, we make a difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide. We draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients’ assets. Who are you? You are an experienced risk management professional with 8+ years experience in large-scale infrastructure or capital projects. You are comfortable leading risk review sessions, driving best practices, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. You have a strategic mindset, excellent communication skills, and a strong technical understanding of risk management processes, including quantitative analysis techniques like Monte Carlo simulations. You’re passionate about delivering value and improving risk practices and are seeking your next step or are currently working in a similar role within a comparable environment. You’re motivated to join a growing and dynamic team. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, driven, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. In this impactful role, you will be providing leadership and direction, actively embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend. Who Are You? You are a highly experienced Senior Scheduler/Planner with a strong background in aviation infrastructure projects. With a minimum of 12 years of post-graduate experience, you are either ready to take the next step in your career or are currently excelling in a similar role within a complex infrastructure environment. Aviation experience is a must. Job Description As a Senior Scheduler/Planner, you will: Develop and implement project planning and scheduling strategies across all program projects, ensuring accurate performance tracking through a comprehensive master schedule. Establish and maintain master schedule baselines, integrating change management procedures to ensure alignment with project goals and timely delivery. Collaborate closely with project delivery teams to identify, address, and resolve scheduling conflicts. Conduct risk assessments and analyze schedule disruptions to develop mitigation strategies that prevent delays and support schedule recovery. Qualifications Required Experience and Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Minimum 8 years of experience in planning and scheduling for large-scale infrastructure projects. Proven experience in aviation infrastructure is essential—must have managed multiple aviation-related schedules. Expertise in Primavera P6 for schedule development, maintenance, and reporting. Demonstrated ability to create and manage P6 schedules in compliance with contractual and project-specific requirements. Experience delivering projects through various procurement models. Ability to perform detailed schedule analysis during early project stages. Additional Information What's in it for you... 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services) Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program RRSP option with company matching Annual learning and development budget Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. At Turner & Townsend, we wholeheartedly adopt diversity. This dedication extends to our team, clients, and communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or any other legally protected grounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Turner & Townsend is dedicated to encouraging a safe, healthy, and accessible environment. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application. #LI-MB3 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Scheduler/Planner, you will develop and implement project planning and scheduling strategies across all program projects. You will collaborate closely with project delivery teams to identify, address, and resolve scheduling conflicts.