At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our Consult and Construct businesses we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project: The Lead Scheduler / Planning Lead is responsible for the development, maintenance, and assurance of the integrated project schedule during the construction phase of a major infrastructure or built‑environment project. Working closely with the Project Leader / Project Manager, Commercial Manager / Cost Control Lead, and Contract Administrator, the Lead Scheduler provides a robust, transparent, and auditable view of project progress, critical path, and schedule risk.

The role supports informed decision‑making through accurate programme reporting, forecasting, and schedule impact analysis within formal governance or regulated delivery environments.

Our values shape the way we work and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• Ensure planning and sequencing considers safe construction methodologies.
• Identify and escalate programme risks that may create unsafe working conditions.
• Support a culture where programme pressure does not compromise safety.
• Comply with site and organizational health and safety requirements when undertaking site‑based activities.

Client focus – Deliver on our promise:

• Provide clear, accurate, and reliable programme information to the client.
• Act as the primary point of contact for schedule development, maintenance, and reporting.
• Support the client with early identification of programme risks and mitigation options.
• Enable confident decision-making through transparent and evidence-based planning outputs.

Integrity – Always do the right thing:

• Develop and maintain schedules that are realistic, logic‑driven, and evidence‑based.
• Apply planning standards and assumptions consistently and transparently.
• Maintain auditable programme records suitable for public‑sector scrutiny.
• Escalate schedule risks, trends, or non‑compliance promptly and objectively.

Create opportunity for our people to excel:

• Provide leadership and guidance to schedulers and planning support staff.
• Promote best practice in planning, schedule management, and reporting.
• Encourage collaboration between programme, commercial, and contract teams.
• Support continuous improvement in planning tools, processes, and governance.

You’ll need to have:

• Proven experience leading scheduling or planning functions on complex construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, critical path, and schedule risk.
• Experience operating within formal governance, assurance, or public‑sector environments.
• Ability to interpret technical, commercial, and site information into clear programme outputs.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical capability.
• Clear communication skills and confidence presenting programme information to senior stakeholders.

You’ll also have

• Degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related discipline.
• Strong proficiency in industry‑standard scheduling tools.
• Experience supporting claims analysis, delay assessment, or recovery planning.
• Understanding of the relationship between programme, cost, and risk.
• Ability to balance technical planning discipline with practical delivery realities.

Note: The estimated salary for this position is 130,000-180,000 CAD. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. (Dependant on geography with BUD approval)