Planning And Manager

• Cooma Based Office
• Relocation Package Available
• Highly Competitive Remuneration

Phillip Riley Projects (PRP) are a resourcing partner for leading renewable energy projects across Australia. Our team ensures the right people are in the right place, at the right time, to help develop, deliver and manage complex projects and assets in the energy sector, including wind, solar and transmission projects.

Our client is one of the biggest names in the Renewable Energy market. We have a current and immediate opportunity for a highly skilled and efficient Planning and Scheduling Manager to work in a key leadership role supporting onsite delivery and the programme as a whole.

The Role:

Develop and improve the Project Programme-

• Joint lead of the Integrated Planning Team along with the Contractor to verify and validate all data and configured information in the Project Programme.
• Lead opportunities to continuously drive efficiencies and enhance the Programme.
• Support the chair (GM - Project Excellence) of the Project Programme & Risk review meeting to surface and drive decision making around enhancements in the Project programme.
• Collaborate and coordinate with construction managers and teams onsite to validate, assure, cross-check on the ground performance and delivery in creating and improving the project programme.
• Support construction teams on lean Planning and validation of L5/L6 planning as required.
• Lead analysis, data and reporting from primary Programme, Primavera P6, both regular and ad-hoc reporting as requested.
• Jointly lead with Contractor Team lead to verify and validate all data and configured information, including delivery of the Recovery Target Programme.
• Assure along with Project Controls team time, costs, and value reporting.
• Support the governance team by overseeing the validation of dashboard data from Project platforms in HSE, Quality pillars etc.
• Work closely with the Project Risk function to model to impact of risks and opportunities into the programme.

Leadership-

• Foster a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement among planning team members, motivating them to deliver exceptional results.
• Lead, manage, coach and develop team members to deliver project objectives, achieve individual performance & development goals; applying the company’s values, policies and performance & development processes.
• Maintain / improve the engagement and wellbeing of the team and 8-12 direct reports through proactive people.

About You:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Civil or Electrical Engineering or Similar
• Proven experience in leading the Planning and scheduling function in a mega-project. Experience in a hydro project advantageous.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyse complex situations and develop effective solutions.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and report writing skills. Able to clearly orally articulate reporting/ information.
• Ability to understand and implement contract requirements in management of the Programme.
• Strong Office Suite skills, industry Planning and reporting platform experience would be an advantage e.g. Oracle Suite or Deltek, BIM softwares.

To Apply
To register your interest, please apply online with your Resume and a Cover Letter outlining your suitability related to the above requirements and your career ambitions. For a confidential discussion about your career, please contact Sarah Mucha on ******@prprojects.com.au