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Turnertownsend

Construction Planner

LocationEdmonton, Canada, ca
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
DepartmentReal estate
Company size10,000+ people
First seen2d ago
Last seen2d ago
Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for experienced detail‑oriented Construction Planners to support schedule planning, progress control, and project coordination for a large‑scale data center development. This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate programme data, supporting strategic decision‑making, and ensuring alignment across all construction and engineering disciplines.
Responsibilities
Followings are the main responsibilities as minimum:
Programme Planning & Development
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Support the creation and maintenance of project programmes using Critical Path Methodology (CPM), ensuring proper activity sequencing, dependencies, and milestone definition.
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Run schedule quality checks and develop report on the scheduling issues
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Maintain accurate comparisons between current progress and the approved baseline across all construction and installation packages.
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Prepare and update rolling 90‑day lookahead plans, highlighting risks, delays, float consumption, and potential recovery actions.
Reporting & Project Controls
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Produce weekly and monthly planning deliverables, including progress curves, earned value indicators, schedule performance metrics, and variance insights.
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Provide consistent progress data for internal frameworks such as PORDAs or equivalent project control systems.
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Develop programme narratives, logic diagrams, and other planning outputs required for stakeholder reports or executive presentations.
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Review proposed baseline schedules and provide review checklist
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Develop what-if scenario schedule and perform schedule delay analysis
Coordination & Documentation
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Work closely with construction managers, engineering teams, and subcontractors to gather accurate progress information and validate activity durations.
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Maintain planning documentation, including schedule assumptions, interface milestone logs, and change‑related updates.
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Participate in coordination and progress meetings, providing input on schedule impacts arising from design changes, construction delays, or procurement challenges.
Qualifications
Qualifications
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Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Controls, or a related field.
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6+ years of experience in project planning or scheduling within construction—preferably in data centers, high‑tech facilities, or mission‑critical environments.
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Proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, with solid knowledge of CPM principles and planning best practices.
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Strong understanding of construction phases, multi‑trade coordination, subcontractor interfaces, and contract‑based planning requirements.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and stakeholder interaction.
Additional Information
What’s in it for you…
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100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
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Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
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RRSP option with company matching
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Annual learning and development budget
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Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
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Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
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Comprehensive package of Vacation days, flex days and sick days.
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A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
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Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Legal
At Turner & Townsend, we wholeheartedly adopt diversity. This dedication extends to our team, clients, and communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or any other legally protected grounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Turner & Townsend is dedicated to encouraging a safe, healthy, and accessible environment. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.
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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
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