Project Planner

Stantec

Project Planner contributing to project success at Stantec in Chicoutimi. Developing project schedules and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeChicoutimi • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project scheduling using Critical Path Methodology (CPM) and effective change management processes. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple assignments in construction and engineering environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project SchedulingCritical Path Methodology (CPM)PrimaveraMS ProjectChange Management

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingBaseline SchedulingResource ManagementCost Data IncorporationChange Control Process

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsAdaptabilityRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

PrimaveraMS ProjectMS OfficeAdobe

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Civil EngineeringDegree in Structural EngineeringDegree in Electrical EngineeringDegree in Mechanical EngineeringCertified Project Management Program

Industry Keywords

ConstructionEngineeringProject ManagementEPCMMultidisciplinary Team

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop project schedules tailored to design and construction using the critical path methodology (CPM).
Create and maintain schedules for the client, project manager and project team for design and construction projects.
Prior to project start, develop baseline schedules in coordination with the project manager and project team to logically sequence the scope of work.
Maintain and progress the schedule for each project.
Identify and quantify the impacts of work performed, assess actual progress and provide regular schedule updates.
Incorporate resource and/or cost data into schedules as required.
Liaise with the client and project team to discuss work impacts and resolve issues.
Ensure thorough planning is completed before work begins by consulting appropriate project team members and the client.
Collaborate with project managers to create short-term lookahead schedules and monitor these schedules to determine impacts on the master schedule and help formulate corrective actions to resolve scheduling issues.
Provide information as required on schedule content, revisions or presentation.
Change management – execute the integrated change control process for schedules.
Support project controls specialists and project managers in the change control process and in implementing change control requirements related to scope, cost and schedule.
Stay current with advances in scheduling software.
Assist in tracking change requests, evaluation, processing, approval and implementation.
For projects requiring on-site presence, fully collaborate with the client to meet scheduling and coordination needs.
Reporting: support recurring and ad hoc reporting requirements and actively participate in project report preparation activities.
Other planning-related activities as directed by the project controls manager.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a construction and/or engineering project environment.
Relevant experience contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team in engineering, procurement, construction and project management (EPCM) environments.
A degree in civil, structural, electrical or mechanical engineering is considered an asset.
A degree or credential in a certified project management program is considered an asset.
Ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.
Self-directed, motivated and able to multitask.
High-level organizational and planning skills.
Strong ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Computer skills: Primavera, MS Project, MS Office, Adobe.
Strong leadership, communication and adaptability skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental and vision plans
Wellness program
Health and wellness spending accounts
Group registered retirement savings plan
Employee share ownership plan
Group Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short- and long-term disability plans
Emergency travel assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Professional association membership fee coverage
Paid time off