Chandos

Construction

DirectorofPlanningandScheduling

CA$160–190k Calgary, Alberta, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for director candidates.

The Brief

“Director of Planning and Scheduling at Chandos. Skills: Planning, Scheduling, Project controls, Talent development. Lead Planning and Scheduling function. Establish enterprise standards”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver projects efficiently; Improve planning accuracy

Industry & Context.

Construction
Problems you'll solve

Risk management; Delay analysis; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Periodic site visits, Occasional travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10 - 15+ years construction planning, 5 years senior leadership, Bachelor's degree Engineering, Advanced proficiency Primavera P6, Understanding critical path method, Experience with pull planning

Nice to Have

Master's degree or MBA, PMP certification, PSP certification, CCM certification

What You'll Do.

Lead Planning and Scheduling function

Establish enterprise standards

Establish methodologies

Establish best practices

Act as subject matter authority

Enable repeatable scheduling approaches

Develop corporate scheduling standards

Maintain corporate scheduling standards

Develop corporate scheduling templates

Maintain corporate scheduling templates

Develop corporate scheduling procedures

Maintain corporate scheduling procedures

Define baseline schedule expectations

Define update expectations

Define progress measurement expectations

Define look-ahead planning expectations

Establish governance models

Support preconstruction teams

Support pursuit teams

Embed constructability

Embed trade sequencing

Standardize schedule support

Capture lessons learned

Partner with Operations leadership

Promote look-ahead planning

Promote pull planning

Promote collaborative trade coordination

Provide expert support

Ensure schedules are living tools

Provide executive-level visibility

Define scheduling KPIs

Track scheduling KPIs

Define scheduling maturity metrics

Track scheduling maturity metrics

Develop reporting standards

Identify systemic issues

Drive enterprise-level improvements

Act as escalation support

Provide guidance on TIA

Provide guidance on schedule narratives

Support claims avoidance strategies

Partner with Legal teams

Partner with Commercial teams

Develop district level schedulers

Mentor district level schedulers

Develop scheduling managers

Mentor scheduling managers

Define competency expectations

Provide training on schedule use

Build planning capability

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Operations leadership; Field teams; Legal teams; Commercial teams; Project teams

Communication Scope

Clear communication; Thoughtful dialogue; Executive reporting

Process & Methodology

Roadmap planning

Full Job Description

We are Chandos. We exist to build a better world. 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 are 100 per cent employee-owned , and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do. When the company thrives, you benefit directly. When everyone is invested - literally - it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support. We look for team members who are gritty , accountable , and driven - with a mindset rooted in initiative and purpose , you think like an entrepreneur and build strong, trusting relationships through clear communication and thoughtful dialogue, even in challenging conversations. Location: Ideal candidate is located in Calgary and surrounding area. 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. Centre of Excellence Leadership * Lead the Planning and Scheduling function within the Centre of Excellence * Establish enterprise standards, methodologies, and best practices for construction scheduling * Act as the subject matter authority for planning and scheduling across all business units * Enable consistent, repeatable scheduling approaches while allowing

Free ATS check

Applying for this Director of Planning and Scheduling role?

Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.

How to Apply on SmartRecruiters

  • SmartRecruiters often includes a video screening step — check camera and mic permissions.
  • Link your GitHub or portfolio directly in the profile section for technical roles.
  • Applications may be reviewed by AI scoring before reaching a recruiter — use keywords from the job description.

ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED

What do employees actually say about Chandos?

Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.

Read Company Rants →