Planning & Scheduling Lead

Our client is a renowned leader in the energy industry and they're searching for an exceptional Planning and Scheduling Lead to join their dynamic team, based in Long Island Point, VIC.

As the Planning and Scheduling Lead, you will play a pivotal role in assessing and enhancing project schedules, ensuring they align with project objectives and industry standards. Your expertise will contribute to timely detection of trends and deviations, guiding the team towards corrective actions.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in project schedule development, progress measurement, and change management.
• Steward the Contractor's project control organization, ensuring the adequacy of project controls tools, reports, and schedules.
• Develop and maintain Level 1 and Level 2 integrated project schedules.
• Review and endorse schedule and progress Baselines and forecasts prepared by the Contractor.
• Advise Project Controls Lead and Project Leadership Team on potential schedule issues and provide guidance on corrective actions.
• Analyze project changes, evaluate schedule impact, and incorporate approved changes into overall schedule stewardship.
• Monitor contractor performance, analyze progress and schedule trends, and develop forecasts to support decision-making.
• Ensure contractor scheduling practices comply with project Coordination Procedures.
• Lead Contractor to develop Contract Control Schedules and Milestones.
• Participate in contract bid evaluations related to schedule.
• Maintain regular contact with the Functional Organization and promote capital efficiency on projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Construction Management Preferred but will also consider those with extensive Planning and Scheduling experience
• Prior oil and gas industry experience preferred
• Experience in Project Controls, Project Services and/or Planning/Scheduling
• Supervisory experience required
• Willingness to work overseas in a team environment, relocate to project site as required
• Strong influencing, consulting, mentoring, analytical, and computing skills
• Advanced competency in Primavera Project Planner (P6)
• Experience with SAP/IPES, Promethius, and P6 aptitude is a must!
• Adaptability to changing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and respond quickly to urgent analysis requests 
• Must have full Australian working rights to be considered for this role. 

Benefits

• Role is based in Long Island Point, VIC
• Monday - Friday roster 
  
• 12 month contract (potential to be extended)
• $100+ p/h depending on experience
• Work alongside a leader in the Energy field.
• Great Culture | Safety Focused | Professional Team

About Brunel
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which specialises in connecting highly skilled workers with projects and organisations throughout Australasia and around the world.

Operating locally since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, NSW, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

How to apply

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the ‘Apply’ button. Applying is quick and easy – just make sure you have the following documents ready to go:

• Resume
• Cover Letter (optional)

Do you have questions?

If you have questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Tim Stock on *******@brunel.net or +61 7 3007 7612.