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Senior planner

Newcastle
Bendigo Advertiser
Planner
Posted: 6 April
Offer description

An exciting opportunity has presented itself for a Senior Planner to join the Downer team in NSW.

What you'll do

* Prepare resource and cost loaded detailed project delivery schedules, modelling key interfaces, for allocated projects/work packages that accurately reflect the conditions of the contract, design and specifications
* Develop Basis of Schedule, incorporating head contract obligations and requirements with a time, or schedule reporting, impact and delivery sequencing methodologies and constraints, as the foundation for developing the tender schedule
* Manage project concerns and expectations of both internal and external stakeholders
* Attend construction methodology workshops, risk reviews and risk workshops, to analyse and consider sequencing and methodologies in the schedule
* Liaise with Client counterparts, where necessary, to ensure Client's reasonable expectations are addressed, within the bounds set by the Contract
* Lead schedule updates & reviews with input from construction team, procurement, design and package leads

What we offer

* Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company
* Structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model
* A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue
* Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options
* We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments
* Various rosters can be considered

What we're looking for

* Ability to work on a FIFO arrangement, flexible rosters can be considered
* Tertiary qualification - Degree, or equivalent, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management or Project Management preferred
* Power projects exposure is desirable within substations and the transmission line division
* A proven track record of attention to detail, accuracy, and taking full ownership of scheduling issues
* Highly skilled in scheduling using Primavera P6, with the ability to develop, maintain, and optimise complex project programs, supported by practical Power BI experience for enhanced reporting and visualisation
* At least 10 years prior Project Scheduling experience
* Excellent knowledge and understanding of CPM scheduling concepts and delay analysis techniques
* Proven experience in preparing and managing extension of time claims and delay analysis

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans‐Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in‐house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

How to apply

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you! Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.

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