Construction Project Planner/Scheduler

The Opportunity

The Construction Project Planner/Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring detailed project schedules for heavy civil construction projects. This role works closely with project management, estimating, and operations teams to ensure schedules are realistic, well-coordinated, and actively managed throughout the full lifecycle of each project

Who We Are

Fowler Construction is one of Ontario's leading road-building, aggregate-producing, and highway maintenance companies operating through central and northern Ontario. We are committed to safety, innovation, and building strong relationships with our employees, clients, and communities.

Fowler Construction Values

• People – We invest in our employees’ well-being, growth, and success.
• Performance – We uphold excellence, professionalism, and hard work.
• Community – We support local initiatives and foster strong connections.
• Environment – We prioritize sustainability and responsible practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules from project award through completion

· Establish and structure Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to support accurate planning and tracking

· Build, update, and monitor project schedules, ensuring alignment with scope, sequencing, and contract requirements

· Schedule and coordinate labour, crews, and equipment across projects to support efficient execution

· Work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to validate schedule assumptions and execution plans

· Support the execution of work planning, including sequencing, resource planning, and critical path analysis

· Regularly update schedules to reflect progress, delays, and changes, identifying risks and mitigation strategies

· Coordinate with team members to ensure adherence to schedule milestones and timelines

· Assist in developing short-term and long-term lookahead schedules to support field execution

· Collaborate with the estimating team to support bid schedules, methodologies, and production assumptions

· Support equipment and resource planning and logistics across projects

· Participate in project kickoff and ongoing progress meetings to ensure schedule alignment across stakeholders

· Provide clear reporting on schedule status, risks, and recovery plans

Experience

· Experience in scheduling within heavy civil or infrastructure construction

· Strong understanding of construction sequencing, work planning, and project execution

· Experience developing and managing schedules for complex, multi-phase projects

· Proficiency in scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar) and Excel.

· Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents

· Strong coordination and communication skills across field and office teams

· Experience working with estimating teams and supporting bid development is an asset

· Knowledge of equipment and resource planning in a construction environment

Work Conditions

· The office location for this role is in Bracebridge.

· Travel to various sites may be required

Weekend and evening work may be required to meet business needs from time-to-time

What we offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision)
• RRSP Match
• Company Vehicle, Phone, Laptop
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment

Join Our Team

Fowler is People Powered - we do not use AI in our Recruitment Process. This posting is for a current vacancy.

#INDHP

At Fowler Construction, we truly value the diversity of our team and the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we're dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment for everyone, including those who need accommodations. Questions regarding collection of information or requests for accommodations during the hiring process should be directed to Human Resources at [email protected].

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: In person