Construction Programmer / Planner

Public Sector People; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Sector People is seeking an experienced construction programmer/planner to provide specialist scheduling expertise across a government infrastructure portfolio in Brisbane, Australia. The role focuses on developing master schedules, reviewing contractor programmes and identifying critical path risks.

You will work closely with project teams and senior stakeholders to deliver practical recommendations that improve programme reliability and reduce delivery risks.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction planning and scheduling on infrastructure/building projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project and scheduling software.
• Strong ability to translate complex programme data into practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standard construction programme templates covering planning, design, approvals, procurement, construction and handover.
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules across infrastructure projects.
• Review project programmes to ensure accuracy, completeness and realistic delivery timeframes.
• Identify critical path issues, scheduling constraints and delays, and propose recovery measures.
• Deliver training and guidance to project teams on construction scheduling and use of MS Project.

Skills

Construction scheduling

Microsoft Project

Stakeholder engagement

Project reviews

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

This role will provide specialist construction programming advice, independent programme reviews and practical scheduling support across a portfolio of building construction projects.

Working closely with project delivery teams and senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in improving programme reliability, identifying potential delivery delays, managing programme risks and strengthening scheduling capability across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standard construction programme templates covering planning, design, approvals, procurement, construction and handover.
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules across a portfolio of infrastructure projects.
• Review project programmes prepared by project managers, contractors and external consultants to ensure accuracy, completeness and realistic delivery timeframes.
• Identify critical path issues, scheduling constraints, emerging delays and opportunities to improve project delivery.
• Analyze resource demands across internal teams, consultants, contractors and supply chains.
• Assess alternative construction sequencing, recovery strategies and acceleration measures.
• Conduct independent reviews of Extension of Time (EOT) assessments, including critical path impacts, overlapping delays and mitigation measures.
• Provide practical recommendations to improve programme performance and reduce delivery risks.
• Deliver training, coaching and guidance to project teams on construction programming and the effective use of Microsoft Project.
• Identify recurring programme issues and recommend improvements to scheduling processes, documentation and reporting.

This role will provide specialist construction programming advice, independent programme reviews and practical scheduling support across a portfolio of building construction projects.

Working closely with project delivery teams and senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in improving programme reliability, identifying potential delivery delays, managing programme risks and strengthening scheduling capability across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standard construction programme templates covering planning, design, approvals, procurement, construction and handover.
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules across a portfolio of infrastructure projects.
• Review project programmes prepared by project managers, contractors and external consultants to ensure accuracy, completeness and realistic delivery timeframes.
• Identify critical path issues, scheduling constraints, emerging delays and opportunities to improve project delivery.
• Analyze resource demands across internal teams, consultants, contractors and supply chains.
• Assess alternative construction sequencing, recovery strategies and acceleration measures.
• Conduct independent reviews of Extension of Time (EOT) assessments, including critical path impacts, overlapping delays and mitigation measures.
• Provide practical recommendations to improve programme performance and reduce delivery risks.
• Deliver training, coaching and guidance to project teams on construction programming and the effective use of Microsoft Project.
• Identify recurring programme issues and recommend improvements to scheduling processes, documentation and reporting.

Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in construction planning and scheduling, particularly across building construction and infrastructure projects.

You will have strong technical expertise in developing integrated master schedules, reviewing contractor programmes, analyzing construction delays and assessing critical path impacts. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, combined with a sound understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and project delivery requirements, is essential.

You will also possess strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex programme analysis into clear, practical recommendations. Experience providing guidance, coaching or training to project delivery teams will be highly regarded.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction programmer or planner to provide specialist expertise across a significant government infrastructure portfolio.