Planning & Analysis Manager

Our vision is to emerge as Canada’s premier technical builder, distinguished by our relentless pursuit of innovation , collaboration , and sustainability in all that we do.
We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do. When everyone is invested - literally - it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support.
Join us as the Director of Planning and Scheduling and take ownership of how planning drives performance across our business. You will shape the future of scheduling by establishing best practices, developing talent, and enabling teams to deliver projects more efficiently across a diverse portfolio of construction work.
This role, preferably based out of our Calgary, AB office , is accountable for setting standards, building scalable systems, developing talent, and enabling project teams to plan and execute work in the most efficient and effective way. Rather than owning day-to-day project delivery, the Director ensures that planning and scheduling practices are consistent, actionable, and fully integrated across preconstruction and operations.

Lead the Planning and Scheduling function within the Centre of Excellence
Act as the subject matter authority for planning and scheduling across all business units
Enable consistent, repeatable scheduling approaches while allowing flexibility for project-specific execution
Develop and maintain corporate scheduling standards, templates, and procedures
Define expectations for baseline schedules, updates, progress measurement, and look-ahead planning
Ensure planning practices align with contract requirements, risk management frameworks, and company policies
Support preconstruction and pursuit teams with schedule strategy, feasibility reviews, and risk analysis
Standardize how schedules support bid strategy, logistics planning, and project handoff to operations
Capture lessons learned to continuously improve preconstruction planning accuracy
Operations Enablement & Field Integration
Partner with Operations leadership to ensure schedules support field execution and Superintendent work plans
Ensure schedules are living tools used by project teams, not compliance documents
Provide executive-level visibility into schedule health, risks, and trends at the corporate level
Develop dashboards and reporting standards that support data-driven decision-making
Change, Risk & Claims Support
Act as escalation support for complex schedule impacts, time extensions, and delay analysis
Provide guidance on Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and schedule narratives
Support claims avoidance strategies through strong schedule governance and documentation
Partner with Legal and Commercial teams on schedule-related disputes as needed
Talent Development & Capability Building
Define role clarity, competency expectations, and career paths within the planning discipline
Provide training to project managers and superintendents on effective schedule use
Build a sustainable and scalable planning capability across the company
Systems, Tools & Continuous Improvement
Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI)
Standardize coding structures, reporting outputs, and data integration
Improve alignment between schedule data, cost control, and progress tracking
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in planning technologies and workflows
10 - 15+ years of experience in construction planning, scheduling, or project controls

• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership or enterprise-level role
• Commercial, residential, institutional or industrial GC projects
• Multi-project portfolios and shared service models
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field

Master’s degree or MBA considered an asset
Technical Expertise
Strong understanding of critical path method (CPM), float analysis, and recovery planning
Experience with pull planning / collaborative scheduling methods
Influential leader who partners effectively with Operations and Field teams
Continuous improvement orientation and systems thinking
PMP (Project Management Professional)
PSP (AACE – Planning & Scheduling Professional)
Regular interaction with project teams and periodic site visits
Occasional travel to regional projects

There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal . Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, and vision care
RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
Our internal team does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen , assess , or select applicants (though we do use AI tools for administrative interview transcription). This position also includes a competitive bonus program .