Principal Project Planner

Job summary

Lead the development and governance of integrated Level 1–4 EPC/EPCM schedules for complex, large-scale capital projects. Facilitate interactive planning sessions with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment across engineering, procurement, and construction phases.

Job details

About us Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. Purpose: We are currently recruiting for a Principal Project Planner. Our team includes world class experts and dynamic go-getters. This is a full-time position based in Edmonton, Alberta. We are seeking a highly experienced and technically accomplished Principal Project Planner to lead planning and scheduling functions on large-scale, complex Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCM) projects. This role requires a strategic-level planner with deep expertise in major project schedule development, execution planning, interface management, and integrated schedule governance with strong exposure to oil & gas, pipelines, LNG, and mining infrastructure projects. Responsibilities: Lead the development of integrated Level 1–4 EPC/EPCM schedules for major capital projects. Lead and facilitate structured interactive planning sessions (schedule development workshops) with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Client stakeholders to collaboratively develop the project execution logic, interfaces, and secure cross-functional ownership of the integrated schedule. Provide schedule strategy during proposal, FEED, and execution phases. Develop detailed engineering work plans aligned with discipline deliverables. Build engineering progress measurement systems (weighted milestones, earned value. Align engineering schedule with procurement material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and vendor data requirements. Develop procurement schedules including Long-lead equipment, Bulk materials, Module fabrication and overseas manufacturing. Develop Construction & Commissioning Schedule based on Construction work packaging, Area-based and system-based sequencing, and Modularization strategies. Ensure consistency between EPCM master schedule and contractor schedules. Conduct schedule risk analysis (SRA) and Monte Carlo simulations. Perform critical path and near-critical path analysis. Lead time impact analysis (TIA) and forensic schedule assessments. Develop recovery and mitigation plans. Support claims avoidance and dispute resolution through defensible scheduling practices. Oil & Gas (upstream, downstream, LNG, pipelines, oil sands). Mining and mineral processing facilities (greenfield and brownfield). Integrated engineering and construction schedule build-up. Multi-office and multi-country execution environments. Proven track record in mega-project planning leadership. What you will bring: Technical and Industry Experience: +15 Years of Progressive Planning Experience, including: Major EPC or EPCM capital projects (> $500M value). Advanced expertise in Primavera P6 (Enterprise environment). Experience with integrated cost & schedule (EVM). Schedule Risk Analysis tools (e.g., Primavera Risk Analysis). Deep understanding of Interface milestone management and Construction work packaging. Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training: Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline. PMI-SP, PMP, or AACE PSP certification preferred. Moving forward together We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard. And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

What you’ll do

Lead the development and governance of integrated Level 1–4 EPC/EPCM schedules for complex, large-scale capital projects. Facilitate interactive planning sessions with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment across engineering, procurement, and construction phases.

Requirements

Requires over 15 years of progressive planning experience on major capital projects valued over $500M. A bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management is required, with professional certifications like PMP or AACE PSP preferred.

Listed skills

• Technical · Preferred
• Construction Management · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Execution · Preferred
• Energy · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Primavera P6
• Project Planning
• Schedule Development
• EPC/EPCM
• Interface Management
• Schedule Risk Analysis
• Monte Carlo Simulations
• Earned Value Management
• Construction Work Packaging
• Critical Path Analysis
• Time Impact Analysis
• Engineering Work Plans
• Procurement Scheduling
• Forensic Scheduling
• Mega-project Leadership
• Project Schedules
• Reskilling
• PMI Scheduling Professional
• Project Implementation
• Planning
• System Interface Management
• Mineral Processing
• Construction
• Bulk Material Handling
• Management
• Procurement
• Construction Management
• Consulting
• Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling
• Dispute Resolution
• Engineering Procurement And Construction Management
• Packaging And Labeling
• Oil and Gas
• Governance
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Liquefied Natural Gas
• Scale (Map)
• Systems Of Measurement
• Milestones (Project Management)
• Monte Carlo Methods
• Operations
• Physical Security Professional
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Primavera (Software)
• Systems Development Life Cycle
• Risk Analysis
• Transferable Skills Analysis
• Scheduling
• Mitigation

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Energy
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Project Principal
• Project Controls Manager
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists

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