Construction Planning and Scheduling Manager

Lendlease Corporation; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being program

Flexible work options

Parental leave (26 weeks)

Job summary

Lendlease ACT, a globally integrated real estate group, seeks a Construction Planning and Scheduling Manager to lead Canberra's major, long-term project. You will oversee planning, programming, reporting, and production controls using Primavera P6.

The role demands strong scheduling, risk analysis, cash flow forecasting, and stakeholder communication; advanced Primavera P6 skills and tertiary qualifications are essential for guiding decisions with precise program status.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in construction planning and scheduling.
• Advanced Primavera P6 skills and ability to integrate multiple programmes.
• Experience in project planning, scheduling, controls and benchmarking.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project plans, reports, charts, and schedules.
• Analyze risks, resources, and progress; generate histograms and tracking.
• Maintain the Project Master Schedule and site schedules.
• Provide regular program reports to stakeholders.
• Support planning guidelines and integrate multiple programmes.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Risk analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

## Construction Planning and Scheduling ManagerApply: Canberra: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: End Date: October 7, 2026 (26 days left to apply): REQ-7065433Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate group with core expertise in Investment Management, Development, and Construction.For more than 60 years, we have created thriving places around the globe.We are dedicated to relationships, open and honest, true to our word, challenging in our approach, exceptional in everything we do, and one team. We live our values, respect, integrity, innovation, collaboration, excellence, and trust.**About the role**Lendlease ACT, are currently seeking a Construction Planning and Scheduling Manager to join our team in Canberra and support the delivery of a major, long-term project.Working closely with our Construction Director and Construction Managers, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of overall project planning and programming, including projects status updates, program reporting, implementation of production controls and critical path analysis, cash flow analysis, labour forecasting, and reviewing proposed construction sequencing and methodologies. Preferably, the candidate must be highly experienced in the use of Primavera P6.**Your responsibilities will include*** Creating, and maintaining project plans, reports, charts, schedules, databases and records to provide up to date and accurate information for decision making.* Providing in the analysis (e.g. risk, spreadsheet, resources, curves) and monitoring of project programs. This includes the generation of histograms, planned and actual tracking of progress.* Maintaining and updating the Project Master Schedule and other site schedules using your experience to identify opportunities at all levels.* Regular reporting on program to key stakeholders, both internal and external.* Perform planning activities which may include undertaking research and document preparation to provide support within established planning guidelines.* Integration of multiple programmes from the wider team to ensure the overall program remains accurately tracked, and ensure options for mitigations are worked through for key decisions to be made.* Present program status to the project’s leadership team as well as to the wider business during reporting periods.* The assessment of time related impacts, both downstream and upstream, understanding the risks associated and being able to provide options for mitigations, to be decided by the leadership team.**About Us*** 10+ years’ experience, in the construction industry, with experience on building/construction projects (commercial, residential, healthcare, Government).* Experience in project planning, scheduling, project controls and program benchmarking.* Advanced Primavera P6 skills.* Be able to graphically represent program methodology, and present and communicate the program to internal and external stakeholders.* Relevant tertiary qualifications.* High level of interpersonal, communication and people skills.* High attention to detail, excellent organisational and time management skills with problem solving ability.* Understand construction sequencing and methodologies. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to work efficiently through clear directions from the leadership team on the project.**About Lendlease*** Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts* Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits. * 26 weeks paid parental leave* 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave)* Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities* Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificingIf you feel this position is suited to your skills, experience, and career aspirations, please apply on the link now or reach out to Jeremy Olaivar on [e-mail]