AddressAirswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 800 employees and 6,000 contractors operating in over 50 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure, and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled.
Our client, a global EPCM within the Mining Industry, is looking for a Planning Manager to work on a 12-month contract based in Perth or Brisbane.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the Planning Team to ensure the delivery of comprehensive Planning and Scheduling services for projects.
- Direct the activities of the Planning Focal Point and Planning Engineers, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
- Generate regular weekly and monthly reports, and conduct analysis of contractors' reports as needed.
- Collaborate closely with the Engineering Manager, Construction Manager, Operations Development, and Asset Focal Points to align planning processes with project scopes and manager requirements.
- Engage with the Management Team on pertinent cost and planning matters.
- Produce routine status reports and forecasts for project management and client evaluation.
- Mentor and foster the professional development of planning and support staff, whether in-home or field office environments.
- Maintain the current and baseline schedules, assess the impact of proposed alterations, and oversee the baseline change control authorization process.
- Proven experience in managing large-scale projects.
- Demonstrable expertise in EPC/EPCM environments.
- Track record as a successful Planning Manager.
- Background in Mining, Minerals & Metals industry, with a focus on underground mining operations.
- Proficiency in Planning software such as Primavera and MS Project.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently between Australia and the UK to support project needs.
