Planning & AI Transformation Lead
Job Description Summary
We're seeking a leader who can demonstrate deep EPC project scheduling expertise and cutting-edge AI transformation. This role is for someone equally passionate about critical path analysis and machine learning, who can maintain integrated project schedules while architecting the AI future of project controls. If you're ready to lead both the projects of today and the transformation of tomorrow, this role is for you! Ideal Fit is for the planner who dreams in code and the technologist who understands that solid critical path analysis will always matter. You'll be shaping the future of how complex EPC projects are managed while ensuring today's projects deliver excellence. You'll have the rare opportunity to maintain hands-on project impact while building the AI infrastructure that will define next-generation project controls.
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Job Description
Location: Flexible/Global
Job Description:
• Design and execute the AI roadmap for project controls, from predictive analytics to automated workflow solutions.
• Build data pipelines connecting Primavera P6 with ERP systems (Power Max, Oracle etc) and others like Tabluae or power BI and should develop machine learning models for schedule optimization
• Lead implementation of digital twins, NLP for document analysis, and intelligent alert systems for proactive risk management
• Drive process automation across planning workflows while ensuring data integrity across multiple platforms
• Implement AI solutions that reduce manual effort and improve decision-making
• Create integrated data ecosystems between planning and enterprise systems
• Establish new standards for intelligent project management
• Own and optimize integrated project schedules for a medium portfolio of EPC projects, ensuring on-time delivery and risk mitigation
• Lead commitment meetings with engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to resolve schedule conflicts and establish realistic baselines
• Conduct critical path analysis, identify float erosion, and develop recovery strategies for complex power plant projects
• Decompose project scope into detailed equipment schedules while maintaining big-picture integration across all functions
Required Experience:
• 4+ years in power plant/EPC project controls with expert Primavera P6 proficiency
• Proven track record leading integrated schedule development and commitment meetings
• Understanding of Gas Turbine Power Plant design and equipment sequencing.
• Experience in critical path analysis, risk mitigation, and claim management
• Hands-on experience with data science (Python, SQL, machine learning frameworks)
• Knowledge of API integrations, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and process automation
• Vision for how AI can revolutionize schedule optimization and predictive analytics
• Ability to translate traditional project controls challenges into AI-powered solutions
Desired Characteristics
- Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills, customer focused, enthusiastic.
- Outstanding interpersonal, Strong communication skills, capable of influencing and driving regional counterparts.
- Willingness and ability to travel >30% of the time
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Ability to document, plan, market and execute programs.
You must have legal authorization to work in Canada, and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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