Project Planner

Goldwind Australia is a leading renewable energy solutions provider, having installed more than 1.5 GW of renewable energy across Australia. Goldwind established in Australia in 2009 to deliver solutions to the Australian and New Zealand renewable energy markets.

With “innovating for a brighter tomorrow” as our mission, Goldwind is a leader in providing clean energy, energy conservation, and environmental protection solutions, contributing 100 GW of sustainable energy solutions globally. Goldwind operates on 6 continents in 38 countries and has more than 10,000 employees.

The reason for this role:

The Project Planner is accountable for the development and maintenance of the Sales and Activated projects time schedules for the delivery of Goldwind Australia’s Project Portfolio. It is a requirement of this position to participate in a learning organization culture which supports our vision of Preserving Blue Skies and White Clouds for the future.

What you will be doing?

• Maintain reporting tools and dashboards to clearly communicate status and achievability of the projects.
• Maintain projects time schedule in regular and accurate mode using the progress information collected from site and project team.
• Undertake detailed reviews of Contractors’ monthly program submissions during delivery of Works Packages and provide program advice and support to project team.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting is provided to the delivery teams and consolidate into wider program reports; advise planning manager on matters arising; and recommend improvements and mitigating actions.
• Create Sales projects time schedule and provide input into Tender Documentation for all program and time related matters and undertake detailed reviews of Bidders’ Tender program submissions and provide evaluation recommendations based on key selection criteria.
• Create, review and comment on time schedules for delay analysis and EOT evaluation.
• Please note that travel within Australia or Overseas may be required occasionally.

What does your background look like?

• Experience working as Project Planner within the Renewable, Wind, Power or Construction Industry.
• Qualified Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineer.
• Experience as a Project Planner/scheduler across large and complex programs.
• Planning/scheduling and monitoring of EPC Projects.
• Understanding of contracts, documentation, finance, cost, risk and stakeholder management.
• Working knowledge of project management processes.
• Advanced user of Primavera P6, MS Project and MS Office.
• Ability to work effectively in an Australia/China cross cultural environment.

Goldwind Australia offers all their employee’s excellent benefits, career development pathways, support and ongoing training. As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility – and champions inclusion.

Please reach out and contact me for a further conversation to learn more about this great opportunity!