At Downer, we work with our customers to provide the vital services that connect people and communities. We provide a range of end-to-end services for the utilities sector, encompassing traditional power and gas, renewable energy, water, metering, telecommunications and technological services. With extensive in-house capabilities, we offer fully integrated design and construction expertise, as well as network operations and asset maintenance.
The Senior Planner will work predominantly in the power and transmission, renewable energy and water sectors, and is instrumental in ensuring company risks are identified and controlled during bid and project delivery phases for a variety of complex civil, utilities projects. This position will form part of our newly centralised model whilst providing a pathway to accelerate your career. This full-time permanent role can be based in a variety of locations throughout Australia.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Prepare resource and cost loaded detailed project delivery schedules, for allocated projects/work packages (for tenders), using past construction knowledge and experience that accurately reflect the conditions of the contract, design and specifications.
- Maintain and update the project master schedule, where applicable, incorporating subcontract schedules, to ensure appropriate execution of work package plans are completed as required.
- Ensure compliance with Downer’s standards and requirements as set by Utilities Performance Commercial & Risk Team, in terms of Schedule Quality and Change Management.
- Perform delay analysis as needed by the Contract and support with suitable narrative.
- Manage/ undertake, review and analysis of sub-contractor schedules to confirm alignment with good scheduling practice and Downer standards and requirements.
- Assist in the development of project practices and procedures.
- Undertake reporting requirements of internal and external stakeholders.
- Work closely with PMO Chief Planner on various scheduling related initiatives.
ABOUT YOU
- Proficient computer skills including Primavera P6 (essential) and MS Project.
- High levels of verbal and written communications skills.
- Power BI knowledge and working experience.
- Minimum 10 years prior Project Scheduling experience.
- Ability to visit multiple site locations including interstate travel when required.
- High quality administrative skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of CPM scheduling concepts and delay analysis techniques.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A cohesive and diverse supportive team culture.
- Flexibility on location including working from home options.
- Suite of benefits encompassing health and wellness initiatives.
- Development and ongoing investment into your career working for an industry leader.
- Exposure to multiple lines of business working across stakeholders from mid to senior levels.
Apply for this great opportunity by visiting careers.downeredi.com or clicking 'apply' below.
For further information contact:
Ainsley Parmenter | Recruitment & Sourcing Business Partner | ***************@downergroup.com
Applications will not be accepted via email. Please submit your application via the advertisement.
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.