When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.  Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community. **Your Opportunity** Stantec is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Planner/Scheduler to join our growing Water business in Atlanta, Georgia. This mid-career role is ideal for professionals with 10–15 years of experience, particularly those with a strong background in managing linear capital construction utility projects such as water and wastewater pipelines, pump stations, and conveyance systems. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, and candidates from other underrepresented groups. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply and be assured that there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, height, weight, familial status, disability, creed, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status in employment or activities. **Your Key Responsibilities** As a Senior Planner/Scheduler, you will lead high-performing teams to deliver successful water infrastructure projects. You will collaborate internally across disciplines and externally with clients, regulatory agencies, and industry partners. Key responsibilities include: * Background in performing new P6 implementations, including development of Enterprise Breakdown Structure (EPS), Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS), and Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS), as well as managing user profiles and user security. * Experience with developing schedule management practices including procedures, job aids, data dictionaries, reports, and templates for the program. * Develop and maintain the Program Schedule, including fully integrated Baseline schedules, in Primavera P6 in coordination with the program team. * Validate construction methodologies, resource and cost loading, activity durations, schedule logic, float allocation, and critical path identification. * Analyze and evaluate construction CPM schedules submitted by contractors to ensure they capture contract milestones, predict completion dates, and conform to plans and specifications. * Define and optimize critical paths, perform total float analysis, correlate schedule, cost, and risk assessments, and periodically report the project management status of critical activities and schedule risks. * Participate in the development of recovery plans and contingency planning. Conduct schedule compression techniques. Support monitoring of contract actual progress versus planned progress and key performance indicators. Provide exception reporting and recommend actions. * Produce consolidated progress reports with bar charts, S-curves, and manpower histograms. * Perform schedule risk analysis periodically or as required. * Provide support on the development of program cost expenditure forecast curves (cash flow). * Ensure project schedule activities are coded by the program work breakdown structure for cost/schedule integration and analysis. * Prepare reports for the program team and management regarding project scheduling activities and attend program team and subcontractor meetings. * Review planning processes from end to end, looking at the look-ahead schedules and developing more advanced and proactive solutions. * Develop detailed plans and time-scaled charts and diagrams for new construction and renovation works. * Perform major WBS restructuring and logic correction to the construction schedule for the project's critical path. * Collaborate with project managers, construction managers, and inputs from engineering, procurement, contractors, and operations to maintain the program schedule and provide technical support to contractors. * Provide written comments on schedules, perform schedule analysis for contractor requests for adjustments and claims, and work with third-party schedulers to review design and construction schedules. * Control and monitor any variations or changes to the program scope of work. * Provide recommendations for corrective actions due to delays in certain aspects of the program. **Your Capabilities and Credentials** * Proven experience managing linear capital construction utility projects (e.g., water/wastewater pipelines, pump stations, conveyance systems). * Strong organizational, planning, and execution skills from project pursuit through closeout. * Ability to make sound business decisions and solve complex technical and logistical challenges. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Passion for team leadership, mentorship, and collaboration. **Education and Experience** * Post-secondary education or university engineering degree (preferred). * Expertise in construction project planning across large, complex, multi-disciplinary projects, with a solid understanding of program management principles. * Minimum 10 years of work experience in a similar position. * Extensive experience managing cost in Primavera P6. * Project Management Professional (PMP) or Project Management Institute – Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) is highly desired. * Relevant experience in Capital Infrastructure Programs (preferred). * Proficiency in English (spoken and written). * Excellent time management skills. * Proactive, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable in planning techniques. * Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships with clients, program team, contractors, subcontractors, and staff at all levels. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. **Primary Location:** United States | GA | Atlanta **Organization:** 2249 Water-US PMCM-Atlanta GA **Employee Status:** Regular **Travel:** Yes **Schedule:** Full time **Job Posting:** 25/06/2025 08:06:12 **Req ID:** 1001246