Manager, Planning Jobs

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Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity , expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization!

About Us

As part of an alliance agreement Aecon Nuclear has been awarded a contract with Ontario Power Generation to support the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP). Beginning in 2023 Aecon will support the validation phase design, procurement, early site preparation and site mobilization scope for the Construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Reporting to the Director, Project Controls with a dotted line to the DNNP Project Director, the Planning Manager is responsible for planning project management activities, analyzing financial information to keep projects on track and collaborating with different teams to define prioritize and develop project schedules.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Reconcile WBS/CBS & OBS coding Structures.
• Identify the main Critical Path along with Sub Critical versions & Perform regular Critical Path analyses.
• Review and evaluate trends and their impact on project schedules.
• Develop Schedule Impact Analysis when changes are identified. Update Current schedule, perform rebaseline when required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Align Aecon expectations with the program alliance in order to successfully incorporate progress data into the alliance reporting/decision making models.
• Detailed review and analysis of project performance and reporting to explain key metrics (with focus on SPI indicators, key commodity tracking, etc.).
• Perform Schedule Risk Analysis through QSRA approach.
• Collaborating with other project teams to define prioritize and develop project schedules.
• Key partner to Project Managers, Project Directors, and Construction Teams.
• Identify Fragnets when possible, to be carried out throughout the project lifecycle, across the different phases and to be transitioned to the next units/similar scopes when required.
• Planning Project Management, including setting deadlines, prioritizing tasks and assigning team members to various deliverables.
• Perform Schedule quality Analysis (Using Acumen Fuse metrics)
• Develop level II & level III Resource loaded schedules.
• Provide variance narratives and propose workaround options to the project leadership team.
• Review Agreed work packages (Construction Work packages) as basis for definition of level III schedule activities.
• Update staffing Plan on a regular basis.
• Support the change management process and registers.
• Solid understanding of the overall WBS program to ensure compliance with the alliance procedures & processes developed to monitor project schedules, project performance and project reporting.
• Maintain detailed baseline or schedule change logs to ensure integrity of the performance measurement baseline.
• Strong understanding of Earned Value techniques and their application through the various phases of the project (Engineering, Procurement, Execution, Commissioning, Close out…).

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in company-wide initiatives aimed at overall continuous improvement.
• Help evaluate and document processes and procedures to be followed by project teams.
• Perform regular field tours to check work progress and meet with project site personnel.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide and conduct employee reviews.
• Working with Project Management, assist in the staffing of the planning portion for a project.
• Provide support, guidance, and training for schedulers.
• Functional guidance to all project control individuals on project

Knowledge And Skills

• Highly self-motivated team player with a participative management style and strong interpersonal skills.
• An excellent written and verbal communicator with superior interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Results oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and time lines.
• Experience on an EPC project is an asset.
• People oriented with an ability to establish a high degree of credibility with staff and clients.
• 8+ years of experience in a related role.
• Commitment to working in a team environment.
• Post-secondary education in engineering or a related field is preferred.

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.

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