Construction Planner - Data Center Project

About the role

Turner & Townsend is looking for experienced, detail-oriented Construction Planners to support schedule planning, progress control and project coordination for a large-scale data center development in Edmonton. The role maintains accurate programme data, supports strategic decisions and keeps construction and engineering disciplines aligned.

Key responsibilities

• Create and maintain project programmes using Critical Path Methodology (CPM), with activity sequencing, dependencies and milestones
• Run schedule quality checks, prepare reports on scheduling issues and compare current progress with the approved baseline
• Prepare and update rolling 90-day lookahead plans, highlighting risks, delays, float consumption and recovery actions
• Produce weekly and monthly planning deliverables such as progress curves, earned value indicators and schedule performance metrics
• Provide progress data for internal project control systems such as PORDAs, and develop programme narratives, logic diagrams and review checklists for stakeholders
• Review proposed baseline schedules, develop what-if scenarios and perform schedule delay analysis
• Work with construction managers, engineering teams and subcontractors to validate activity durations, and take part in coordination meetings
• Maintain planning documentation including schedule assumptions, interface milestone logs and change-related updates

Required profile

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Controls or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in project planning or scheduling in construction, preferably in data centers, high-tech facilities or mission-critical environments
• Strong understanding of construction phases, multi-trade coordination, subcontractor interfaces and contract-based planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Required skills

• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• Solid knowledge of CPM principles and planning best practices

What we offer

• Health and dental coverage for you and your dependents, including paramedical services
• Health spending account and RRSP option with company matching
• Annual learning and development budget and online learning tools
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year
• Vacation, flex and sick days, with a flexible hybrid work approach