Planner / Scheduler - Vancouver, Canada - Wood Plc

Wood Plc

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Overview / Responsibilities:
Wood currently has an exciting opportunity for a
Planner / Scheduler with our Mining & Minerals team. Reporting to the Manager of Project Controls, this position is based in the Vancouver Office.

If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Come be your very best YOU at Wood.

Wood is one of Canada's longest standing engineering firms with roots dating back to with multi-discipline expertise leading sustaining capital and all phases of projects from concept studies up to large scale EPCM projects.

Come join the elite Wood team

Why Wood - you ask ? It's an opportunity to:

Grow YOUR career with a team that truly cares about your personal development and advancement.
Enjoy Hybrid / Flexible working options
Work on challenging, innovative and sustainable solutions for mining and minerals projects
Collaborate with our national & global mining teams
Work on projects abroad we have offices in 30 countries worldwide
Enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes: progressive matching RRSP's, medical, dental, parental leave, employee / family assistance / mental wellness programs, among many others)

Key Responsibilities

Assist in developing Project WBS, procurement plans and contract strategies
Develop robust EPCM schedules thorough understanding of the contract, scope of work, estimate and procurement / contracting plan for the assigned project.
Assist project planning and development of multilevel, resource loaded CPM schedule for all phases of the assigned project and reconcile with staffing plans
Maintain and update the CPM schedule as required by project plan
Prepare schedules for weekly and monthly reports, report text inputs and specific schedule reports, e.g., look ahead and schedule reports by discipline, contract etc.
Extract resources and quantities from the estimate and load into the schedule
Implement and maintain Earned Value / Progress Tracking system
Interact with clients, external consultants, construction and project management and team leads regarding planning and scheduling activities
Review work of other planners/schedulers and perform schedule integrity checks
Contribute to ongoing improvements and developments in work methodology and software for scheduling and work progress measurement
Prepare and conduct presentations of schedule methodologies and principles to other departments

Skills / Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized institution
Minimum 5 years of experience in performing planning and scheduling in an EPCM environment together with related construction field experience, preferably in mining
Strong oral and written communication as well as interpersonal and presentation skills
Strong working knowledge of Primavera P
Hands on knowledge of schedule risk analysis software such as Primavera Risk analysis would be an asset
Additional experience in project reporting, cost control, procurement, contract administration, and construction management support would be considered an asset
Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required

Company Overview:

Diversity Statement (EEO):
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce.

All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.