Planner / Scheduler

MPAU Manufacturing; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

MPAU Manufacturing in Sydney is seeking a Planner / Scheduler to support the tender phase of a major HV infrastructure project. You will develop Level 4 Primavera P6 programmes, resource plans and schedule analysis to help secure nationally significant energy works.

Hybrid Sydney-based role with collaboration across estimating and bid teams, ensuring DCMA 14-point criteria are met and schedules are robust for tender submission.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a Planner or Scheduler within EPC or contracting.
• Advanced Primavera P6 capability including resource and cost loading.
• Experience building Level 3 and Level 4 schedules from first principles.
• Strong Excel skills for resource and quantity loading analysis.
• Understanding of substation construction sequencing through energisation.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, construction or project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop Level 4 Primavera P6 tender programmes for HV substation works.
• Create delivery and pre-construction schedules aligned to client requirements.
• Produce logic-linked schedules that satisfy DCMA 14-point assessment criteria.
• Prepare Basis of Programme documentation, assumptions and critical path analysis.
• Generate resource histograms, manpower curves and quantity-loaded schedules.
• Develop staging plans and time-location diagrams for construction activities.
• Integrate outages, long-lead equipment and contractor interfaces into programmes.
• Collaborate with estimating and bid teams throughout tender submissions.

Skills

Scheduling

Primavera P6

Resource loading

Cost loading

Excel

DCMA 14-point

Level 3/4 schedules

Education

Engineering degree or construction management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Join a growing EPC contractor as a Planner / Scheduler supporting the tender phase of a major high-voltage infrastructure project. You will develop Primavera P6 programmes, resource plans and schedule analysis to help secure nationally significant energy works.

An Australian-owned EPC contractor delivers utility-scale high-voltage infrastructure, including substations, switching stations and energy projects across NSW and Victoria. The business competes with Tier 1 contractors through its engineering capability and project delivery expertise.

Description

• Develop Level 4 Primavera P6 tender programmes for HV substation works.
• Create delivery and pre-construction schedules aligned to client requirements.
• Produce logic-linked schedules that satisfy DCMA 14-point assessment criteria.
• Prepare Basis of Programme documentation, assumptions and critical path analysis.
• Generate resource histograms, manpower curves and quantity-loaded schedules.
• Develop staging plans and time-location diagrams for construction activities.
• Integrate outages, long-lead equipment and contractor interfaces into programmes.
• Collaborate with estimating and bid teams throughout tender submissions.

Profile

A successful 'Planner / Scheduler' should have:

• Ability to review schedule logic and maintain accurate planning records.Minimum 5 years' experience as a Planner or Scheduler within EPC or contracting.
• Strong background in HV substations, switching yards or energy infrastructure.
• Advanced Primavera P6 capability including resource and cost loading.
• Experience building Level 3 and Level 4 schedules from first principles.
• Strong Excel skills for resource and quantity loading analysis.
• Understanding of substation construction sequencing through energisation.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, construction or project management.

Job Offer

• Explore this Planner / Scheduler role and apply to discuss the work.Opportunity to contribute to a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure tender.
• Potential transition to a permanent position following tender success.
• Hybrid Sydney-based working arrangements and competitive contract rates.