Hydro Site Planner - Hydropower Project - Québec, Canada
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- Quebec City, QC
- Contract
- Full-time
Type: Full-time / Site-basedAbout the OpportunityOur client, a major player in the hydropower and energy infrastructure sector, is seeking an experienced Hydro Site Planner to support construction delivery on a large-scale hydropower project in Québec. This is a site-based role where you will play a critical part in planning, coordinating, and monitoring construction activities to ensure efficient execution and schedule performance.This opportunity is ideal for a planning professional who thrives in complex EPC project environments and enjoys working closely with multidisciplinary site teams to drive progress, mitigate risks, and maintain schedule integrity in a bilingual working environment.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain detailed, resource-loaded construction schedules (Level 4-5) using Primavera P6Coordinate daily and weekly planning with site teams to logically sequence work and optimize resource allocationLead short-term planning sessions, including lookahead schedules and collaborative planning meetingsMonitor physical progress, productivity, and earned value performance, updating schedules to reflect actual site conditionsIdentify schedule variances and recommend mitigation or recovery strategiesReview technical drawings and documentation to identify construction interfaces, access constraints, and sequencing risksSupport preparation of schedule-related claims, including delay and time impact analysisProduce schedule reports and performance curves for internal and client stakeholdersMaintain schedule constraints and delay registersProvide clear communication on progress, risks, and recovery plans to project leadershipRequired Experience & QualificationsDemonstrated experience in EPC construction planning and scheduling, including at least 2 years in a site-based planning roleAdvanced proficiency in Primavera P6 for schedule and resource managementStrong understanding of planning methodologies and construction sequencing principlesAbility to interpret technical drawings and coordinate across disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil, piping, etc.)Professional working proficiency in French is required to support site coordination and stakeholder communicationStrong analytical skills with a proactive approach to risk identification and problem solvingExcellent communication and collaboration skillsPreferred ExperienceExperience within hydropower or heavy infrastructure projectsFamiliarity with Lean Construction methodologies and collaborative planning frameworksKnowledge of earned value management and progress measurement techniquesProfessional certification in planning or project management (PMI-SP, PMP, AACE-PSP, or similar)English language proficiency is considered an asset in a multinational project environmentAdditional RequirementsLegal authorization to work in CanadaWillingness to work full-time on site in Québecewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.