Senior Lead Planner-Rail & Transit

SENER is an independent engineering & construction firm. Established in 1956, today SENER employs 4000 people globally. Our mission is to serve our clients and the society by providing advanced, accurate and effective engineering solutions that improve our clients’ businesses and facilitate society’s access to competitive, safe, sustainable, and state-of-the-art services, equipment, and utilities.

Expanding our presence in Toronto and the Canada SENER aspires to incorporate people with the greatest talent and vocation, guiding their human and professional development through growing responsibilities and challenges. We believe in our professionals and support their performance, offering an environment with sufficient freedom to motivate individual initiatives that add value to our operations and improve SENER. We trust the best to lead, avoiding any discrimination and demanding not only professional aptitude and results but also exemplary conduct, teamwork, dedication, and commitment.

At SENER we know that, with the right people on board, everything is possible. This is a Senior Lead Planner role focused on performance analysis, schedule governance, and delivery predictability rather than purely scheduling or administrative planning activities. The role directly supports project delivery performance, commercial awareness, and successful project outcomes.

The Senior Lead Planner will act as a project controls advisor supporting project leadership, forecasting accuracy, and multidisciplinary project coordination, while supporting strategic project delivery performance, including commercial and contractual awareness.

You will gain exposure to project governance, performance reporting, commercial interfaces, and advanced planning analytics.

Please note you must be living in the Toronto area to be considered

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Project Planning & Schedule Governance

Develop and maintain integrated master schedules for rail and transit infrastructure projects.

Maintain baseline controls aligned with project scope and contract requirements.

Ensure schedule logic alignment across design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning phases.

Maintain planning governance standards and ensure consistency of scheduling methodologies across project contributors.

Performance Analytics, Forecasting & Predictive Planning

Develop schedule forecasting models and performance indicators.

Conduct scenario planning and risk-informed scheduling analysis.

Provide early identification of schedule risks and deviations.

Support the use of digital project controls tools and data-driven planning methodologies to enhance forecasting and reporting accuracy.

Change Management, Delay Analysis & Commercial Support

Support delay impact assessments and change management evaluations.

Collaborate with project controls, contract, and risk management teams.

Stakeholder, Client & Governance Support

Prepare and present schedule performance reports.

Support client and governance meetings.

Translate technical planning data into clear performance narratives.

Cross-Functional Delivery Integration

Coordinate planning information across engineering, cost, and management teams.

Role Qualifications

Engineering degree (Civil Engineering preferred).

10–15 years planning experience in multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.

Rail and transit project experience is mandatory.

Advanced experience with Primavera P6 and TILOS.

Advanced Excel skills.

English required; French and Spanish are assets but not mandatory.

Professional & Behavioral Competencies

Strong ownership and accountability.

Strategic and analytical thinking.

Ability to work in complex stakeholder environments.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Proactive and problem-solving mindset.

Performance & Success Criteria Success in this role will be measured through:

Schedule accuracy and forecast reliability.

Quality of reporting and analysis.

Early risk identification.Effective stakeholder communication.

Career Development & Growth This role provides opportunities to develop advanced project controls and leadership capabilities, with potential progression into:

Senior Project Controls roles

Planning Management positions

Program delivery leadership roles

Work Environment & Mobility

Must be based in Greater Toronto Area.

Hybrid work model (3 days per week in office).

Travel within GTA project locations may be required. (east end project office)

SENER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodation is available upon request during the recruitment process.

The Lead Planner will play a key role in supporting successful delivery of complex rail and transit infrastructure projects through advanced planning, performance analytics, stakeholder coordination, and project controls governance. The role requires strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership capabilities. Must be living in the Toronto area to be considered.

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