Overview
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
The global Resources Sector is evolving and growing at speed. Driven by energy transition focus, decarbonisation targets and population growth, the Resources sector continues to accelerate capital investments in discovering and developing new assets, whilst optimising existing operations. From assessments through to closure, Jacobs is well placed to support them on that journey.
As the Project Planner & Controls Specialist, you will contribute to overall project plan, including scope, objectives, deliverables, and scheduling as well as project controls services and resources on programs/projects, contributing directly to the management of business risk and positively influencing Jacobs' relationships with clients while identifying opportunities for growth. Key components of this role include undertaking Senior and Lead Project Controls roles on major projects, applying specialized skills, supervising project staff, and contributing to proposal/bid development. You will also contribute to workload planning and management in a Project Controls context, providing leadership for engagement submissions, including pricing and commercial aspects. Additionally, you will promote Jacobs' Project Controls capabilities across various project areas, including strategy, leadership, change management, and business system application.
Key Responsibilities
* Work collaboratively with other team members to deliver goals and targets of the team, section and PU.
* Actively monitor and report on cost, schedule, resource trends, and forecasts on projects/programs, playing a key role in their delivery.
* Develop the overall project plan, including scope, objectives, and deliverables, while identifying key milestones, resources, and constraints.
* Create and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6. Ensure schedules are aligned with project goals and milestones.
* Create comprehensive plans that outline how the project will be executed and controlled.
* Coordinate with project teams to allocate resources efficiently, monitor resource usage and adjust schedules as necessary and track project progress and update schedules accordingly.
* Identify potential scheduling risks and develop mitigation plans as well as conducting schedule impact analyses and recommend corrective actions.
Qualifications
* Relevant tertiary degree and demonstrated professional experience predominantly within the Mining Resources Sector.
* Advanced experience with Project Controls Systems and software, including extensive experience using Primavera P6 for project scheduling. Ability to perform critical path analysis and identify scheduling conflicts.
* Project Controls and Scheduling experience in large infrastructure, resources market preferred.
* Robust knowledge of international and local engineering methods, applicable codes and specifications associated with resources projects.
* Experience with various aspects of the planning, design and commissioning processes, construction methods and interface requirements of multi-disciplinary projects.
* Experience in delivering EPC and/or EPCM projects held in high regard.
* The ability to contribute to engineering and project control elements of studies, projects and proposal teams.
* Strong knowledge of project management principles and practices.
* A strategic and innovative mindset coupled with the ability to solve complex problems, using strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with others.
* We\'re open to considering candidates who need to work around school drop-offs/pick-ups or those interested in full-time/part-time job-sharing arrangements - we understand the importance of balancing work commitments with family responsibilities.
Additional Information
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.
We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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