Company As a leading contractor in Australia's infrastructure industry, this company has a long history of successfully delivering complex & diverse projects that help form our vast infrastructure network. With the recent award of a high profile $150m infrastructure project around central Melbourne, you now have the opportunity to make your mark as a Senior Planner. This permanent role requires an individual with exceptional planning, organisational and stakeholder management skills. Responsibilities As a Senior Planner you will be responsible for preparing and maintaining construction contract programs that illustrate the planned sequence of works, reflect progress achieved to date and manage all associated risks. Responsibilities include; Work with the Pre-contracts Team to prepare critical path tender programs Drive Project Management Teams in preparing and maintaining Contract programs that illustrate the planned sequence of works, reflect progress achieved to date, and protects both client and internal risks. Optimise project programs to reduce delivery times through improved resource utilisation sequencing Review and evaluate detailed construction plans and project documentation across all phases of the project lifecycle to support the timely and successful delivery of project objectives Train, guide and educate engineers in the optimal development of project programs. Develop master reporting systems and tools Monitor construction programs throughout delivery phases and manage project reporting Analyse programs to identify potential risks, opportunities for improvement and possibilities for acceleration Contribute to claim preparation in line with contractual documents and change events Contribute to forecasting of project cashflow Background To secure this opportunity we are seeking an individual with the following. Relevant tertiary qualifications A minimum of 5 years previous experience in a similar position. Demonstrated competency in managing various Planning functions including the provision routine reports and correspondence, defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions, Understanding of civil construction productivities, staging and typical constraints Understanding of project lifecycle timing including typical approval processes and project closeout Proven capabilities in problems solving and researching innovative ways to reduce costs. Proficient in Excel, MS Project and Primavera. Demonstrated ability to proactively build relationships with key stakeholders Ability to efficiently review large amounts of client project tender documentation Apply Please call Leigh Rowbottom from Talent Associates on 1300 363 445 for more information or click " apply now " to submit an application. Ref:3932914 SCR-Leigh-rowbottom
