Construction Program Lead: Scheduling & Delivery Excellence

Hindmarsh; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts at 400+ retailers

Flex Days and additional leave rewards

Birthday gift every year

Ongoing leadership and professional发展

Job summary

Hindmarsh is seeking a Programming Manager to lead complex construction programs across ACT. You will work with project teams to develop, baseline, and monitor schedules, ensuring alignment with contracts and client needs. The role emphasizes risk management, EOT guidance, and strong collaboration with engineers, subbies, and management.

You will coach teams on planning tools, promote excellence in delivery, and contribute to ongoing capability building within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Experience as Programming Manager or Project Planner in Australian construction.
• Strong knowledge of sequencing, methodologies, and project delivery practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project and other planning software.
• Solid understanding of Australian construction contracts and contractual programming.
• Experience preparing and managing project schedules across commercial construction projects.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Passion for coaching and developing others while promoting planning excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in development, review, and management of construction programs.
• Establish baseline schedules and monitor progress through the project lifecycle.
• Identify risks, critical paths, opportunities, and recovery strategies for delivery.
• Ensure programs align with contractual obligations and client requirements.
• Provide guidance on EOT claims, delay analysis, and program reporting.
• Collaborate with project managers, site teams, engineers, consultants, and subs.
• Coach and build capability within teams on programming tools and best practices.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Coaching & mentoring

Leadership

Contract awareness

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Hindmarsh is seeking a Programming Manager to lead complex construction programs across ACT. You will work with project teams to develop, baseline, and monitor schedules, ensuring alignment with contracts and client needs. The role emphasizes risk management, EOT guidance, and strong collaboration with engineers, subbies, and management.

You will coach teams on planning tools, promote excellence in delivery, and contribute to ongoing capability building within a growing business.