Lead Scheduler

Pathway Recruitment; North Sydney; Sur place; AUD 165 000 - 225 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary + Super + Vehicle Allowance

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Global leader

North Sydney offices

Résumé du poste

Pathway Recruitment, partnered with VINCI Construction, seeks an experienced Lead Scheduler for a major Sydney infrastructure project. You will own the integrated Master Programme, coordinating across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires 10+ years in scheduling on large projects, NEC3/NEC4 experience, and strong Primavera P6 mastery. Based in North Sydney, you will report to the Commercial Lead and influence cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of dedicated scheduling and planning experience on major infrastructure or complex construction projects.
• NEC3/NEC4 contract knowledge and experience on programme management.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 scheduling and integration with EPC/JV environments.
• Experience delivering integrated master programmes on large infrastructure projects.

Responsabilités

• Develop, maintain, and optimise the integrated Project Master Programme.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Quality, Commercial, and Commissioning.
• Monitor progress against baselines, perform critical path analyses, and develop recovery plans.
• Support NEC3/NEC4 Time Impact Analyses and EOT evaluations.
• Prepare programme performance data and dashboards for leadership and JV partners.
• Lead planning workshops and schedule review forums to drive alignment.

Connaissances

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder facilitation

Scheduling & planning

Contractual understanding

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Project Management

Outils

Primavera P6

Description du poste

Pathway Recruitment is partnered with VINCI Construction, a global leader in the delivery of major infrastructure and complex engineering works.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Scheduler to lead the development, maintenance, and optimisation of the integrated Project Master Programme for a major infrastructure project in Sydney.

Benefits

• $195,000 + Super + $25,000 Vehicle Allowance.
• Endless Career Progression.
• Supportive Team Environment.
• Work for a Global Leader.
• Based out of VINCI's new North Sydney Offices.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Commercial Lead, you will act as the project's central planning authority, working across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Quality, Commercial, and Commissioning disciplines. You will oversee critical path analysis, lead NEC contractual programme administration, and ensure end-to-end integration from design through to commissioning and operational handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Master Programme Development & Integration: Build and maintain the integrated Project Master Programme in Primavera P6, aligning delivery strategies with contractual milestones.
• Multidisciplinary Coordination: Coordinate programme inputs across Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Construction, Mechanical Completion, Commissioning, and Handover.
• Monitoring, Critical Path & Risk: Track progress against approved baselines, run critical path analyses, identify schedule trends/risks early, and develop robust recovery plans and what-if scenarios.
• Contractual Administration (NEC3 / NEC4): Support commercial processes by performing detailed Time Impact Analyses (TIA), assessing compensation events, and substantiating extension of time (EOT) evaluations.
• Executive & Joint Venture Reporting: Prepare and present programme performance data, schedule narratives, and forecasting dashboards to Project Leadership, JV partners, and Client representatives.
• Stakeholder Facilitation: Lead planning workshops, multidisciplinary lookaheads, and schedule review forums to drive team alignment and accountability.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 10+ years of dedicated scheduling and planning experience on major infrastructure, utilities, industrial process, or complex construction projects.
• Project Scale: Proven track record delivering integrated master programmes on major projects valued in excess of AUD $100M.
• Contract Acumen: In‑depth, practical knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contract suites, particularly around programme acceptance mechanisms, compensation events, and delay entitlement.
• Software Mastery: Advanced, hands‑on expertise in Primavera P6.
• Technical Scope: Experience handling projects with significant MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control) interfaces alongside heavy civil/structural works.
• Joint Venture Background: Prior experience navigating complex Joint Venture (JV) delivery environments and multi‑stakeholder structures is highly regarded.
• Sector Expertise: Background in water/wastewater treatment, energy, or complex transport infrastructure is advantageous.

About VINCI Construction

VINCI Construction designs and builds major civil engineering and building structures worldwide. Driven by our commitment to all‑round performance, ethical integrity, workforce safety, and sustainable mobility, we deliver landmark infrastructure that shapes communities.