Job Description

As Manager, Construction planning, you will be responsible for the detailed construction planning and coordination of shipbuilding activities within a specific project at Davie.

You will lead a team of planners assigned by discipline or work center, ensuring that complete and executable work packages/job cards are prepared, issued, monitored, and closed to support efficient project execution and schedule adherence.

In this role, you will monitor Work in Progress (WIP) from Production and lead the 4-Week Look Ahead (4WLA) process, coordinating across Production, Supply Chain, HR, and other stakeholders to align resources, materials, and priorities with the project schedule. More specifically, you will:


Manage a multidisciplinary team of planners assigned to the project by discipline or work center. Oversee the full lifecycle of work packages (job cards), from creation to issuance, monitoring, and closure. Lead the 4-Week Look Ahead process, ensuring Production, Supply Chain, HR, and supporting departments are aligned on priorities, resources, and materials. Monitor progress data collected by production and subcontractors, analyze performance trends, and identify potential schedule risks or bottlenecks. Ensure planning team provides accurate progress % to date, forecast end dates and estimate hours remaining to complete for all job cards; for schedule update. Monitor Work in Progress , ensuring timely completion of activities and enforcing schedule adherence. Ensure that all planning outputs comply with the build strategy and Product Work Breakdown Structure (PWBS). Drive the integration of Product BOM into Manufacturing BOM to ensure an efficient transition from 3D engineering models to production execution. Establish, track, and report planning-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to support proactive management decisions. Work closely with the Project Manager and Project Controls Manager to anticipate planning needs, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. Coordinate with functional departments (scheduling, engineering, safety, quality, etc.) to ensure seamless project integration.

Qualifications

Recognized technical degree in Engineering, specialized trade, or equivalent experience. 8 years of production/planning experience in a naval shipbuilding or ship repair environment (mandatory). Proven expertise in construction/detailed planning, work package (job card) management, and norms estimating. Strong knowledge of the PBOM-MBOM relationship and the ability to translate 3D engineering models into executable production plans. Demonstrated experience leading or facilitating short-term planning processes (e.g., 4WLA) with cross-functional teams. Experience monitoring production progress reporting and managing Work in Progress (WIP) to enforce schedule adherence. Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Effective communication and collaboration skills across diverse stakeholders. Proficiency with Primavera, Aveva, Oracle (or equivalent planning tools) is an asset. Strong French language skills (written and oral) with intermediate to advanced English proficiency. English is required for this position, as the incumbent will be required to interact with our English-speaking clients, partners, and suppliers;

Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada's largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients.


Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It's about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion.


There's a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It's not just about delivering major projects--it's about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable.


At Davie,

we forge the monumental

!