Programmer

Make it yours.
Experience the excitement of building a career in an evolving construction business where people and performance make amazing things happen.  

This is Symal
Symal is a trusted partner in the building and construction industry.

We're an evolving and cohesive group of businesses offering fully integrated civil solutions across diverse sectors. Our group capabilities include self-performing civil infrastructure on large multi-million projects, plant and equipment hire, an Indigenous contractor, a waste resource and recovery business, and commercial, industrial and retail property development.

Together, we believe in fostering partnerships today to create a better tomorrow.

The role:
Due to internal progression, we have an opportunity for an experienced Programmer to join Symal’s Infrastructure business, supporting projects for a key client.

Your impact:
As a Programmer, you will efficiently manage complex programs, utilising relevant software to ensure projects are meeting their contractual delivery obligations.

Your every day:
•    Supporting the project teams to ensure allocated projects have an accurate and detailed program, which ensures the delivery of a safe, profitable and high-quality job, on time and within budget
•    Contribute to the identification of risks and opportunities in construction schedules, resulting from methodology, weather, resourcing or other factors
•    Assist Project Managers in report interpretation, analysis of project performance and development corrective actions
•    Support the site team in their reporting and interaction with the client as it relates to project programming
•    Interfacing with the client for management of the planning function in accordance with established procedures
•    Ensure project programs meet all client Program Reporting requirements as per the client PDA, including Schedule Performance Index, Earned Value, Construction Performance Index and Planned Value reporting
•    Support the pre-contracts teams as required, in the development and/or review of tender programs

Who are you?
•    Tertiary degree, preferably in either Civil Engineering or Project Management
•    More than 3 years’ experience in a Programming/Planning role within the construction industry, preferably working on Roads, Infrastructure or Major Projects
•    Proven competency with industry standard planning software – Primavera P6 and MS Project is essential
•    Ability to collaboratively develop and manage complex programmes
•    Clear written and verbal communication with ability to establish relationships at all levels of organisation
•    Enjoy working part of a team where respectful, collaborative and honest communication with all stakeholders is valued
•    Ability to travel to and work from the site office in Pakenham, Victoria
•    Passion for developing your career with Symal and be mentored by industry experts across complex projects

A career with us
Symal is an equal opportunity employer. Our teams are made up of individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, with aligned ways of working, enabling us to overcome any challenge, advance our careers and outperform competitors.

Staff perks and benefits offered to build an engaged and talented workforce include:

•    Tailored professional development opportunities for career advancement 
•    Opportunities to work on a wide variety of exciting and complex projects 
•    Annual social calendar of fun activities and events 
•    A corporate social responsibility program for the chance to support not-for-profits and social enterprises
•    Bonus leave days, including your birthday off and a day of wellbeing 
•    Bupa corporate healthcare benefits
•    Flexible working arrangements 
 
We’re committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, inclusive, free from bias and accessible for all candidates. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.