Over the last 40 years in Ontario, KAPP Infrastructure has continued to grow and evolve and is now a leading provider of construction services across the province.
The Role:
KAPP is seeking an experienced Senior Planner/Scheduler to support a portfolio of major road building, underground utilities and bridge construction projects across Ontario. Reporting to the V.P. of Construction and the Director of Project Management, you will play a key role in developing, monitoring, and analyzing schedules for multiple active projects at any given time and serve as a trusted planning advisor to project management and operations teams.
This position is ideal for a planner who is confident working independently, enjoys collaborating with operations teams, and can provide practical scheduling solutions in a fast-paced construction environment.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain and coordinate detailed resource-loaded project schedules in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project from project startup through closeout
- Track schedule progress, analyze production data, monitor critical path activities, and communicate schedule impacts to project stakeholders
- Monitor and manage changes to baseline schedules and provide timely reporting to internal and external stakeholders
- Lead the development, management, and auditing of Field Installation Work Packages (FIWPs) to support safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution
- Analyze project milestones, key deliverables, and financial deadlines while evaluating impacts to project schedules and performance
- Collaborate with project, construction, engineering, and subcontractor teams to ensure alignment on project objectives, sequencing, financial competency, and execution strategies
- Support implementation and maintenance of project systems and procedures during project startup and closeout activities, including turnover documentation, warranty packages, and site demobilization
- Coordinate with safety and project teams in the implementation of the Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP) to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements
- Lead quantity takeoffs and verify alignment with contract documents and project scope requirements
- Provide mentorship and guidance to team members performing document control and recordkeeping functions
- Prepare schedule updates, progress reports, forecasts, and performance analyses for project leadership and clients
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying risks, opportunities, and innovative solutions to enhance project delivery
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in a Scheduler, Planner, or Project Controls role within the construction industry
- Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field is preferred
- Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, transit, civil, industrial, or commercial construction projects valued at $15 million or greater
- Previous experience supporting Metrolinx transit infrastructure projects is highly regarded and strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of municipal standards, scheduling requirements, reporting processes, and stakeholder coordination practices is considered a significant asset
- Previous experience developing and managing work packages and leading planning initiatives on construction projects
- Strong knowledge of scheduling principles, project controls methodologies, and critical path analysis
- Experience utilizing 3D visual planning tools and construction technology platforms
- Proven ability to manage and coordinate project schedules, budgets, milestones, and resource requirements
- Comprehensive knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, contract documents, and current construction practices
- Strong understanding of construction administration processes, including subcontract management, change orders, RFIs, lien holdbacks, and project closeout
- Proficiency with scheduling software, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word
- Must have a valid provincial driver’s license
What you can expect from us:
- A great work experience.
- A competitive salary and advantageous bonus plan.
- An environment that focuses on Kapp’s Core Values; Integrity, Respect, Trust, Honesty, Fairness and Loyalty.
- We promote a collaborative environment where you will be challenged to learn and do.
- We promote team spirit.
- Industry and project required safety training.
- A focus on safety, health and wellness
