Planning and Project Controls Manager

Laing O'Rourke; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm in Sydney is seeking an experienced Planning and Project Controls Manager. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in planning and scheduling, strong skills in Primavera P6, and excellent communication abilities. This role involves assessing project plans, liaising with stakeholders, and developing risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in a similar role, with at least 5 years of site planning experience.
• Solid exposure in planning and scheduling across various construction or engineering sectors.
• Knowledge of construction techniques, methodologies, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Assess detailed project plans for all stages of a project’s lifecycle.
• Liaise with the project team, project management, client representatives, and government agencies.
• Assist in the development of strategies to mitigate identified risks.

Skills

Problem-solving attitude

Strong command of Primavera P6

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a similar discipline

Job description

Overview

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About the role

We are seeking an innovative Planning and Project Controls Manager with a problem-solving attitude to join our forward-thinking managed services team in Sydney. This role is suited to candidates with prior construction or engineering exposure and a strong command of Primavera P6.

Key responsibilities

• Assess detailed project plans for all stages of a project’s lifecycle with the view to help deliver project outcomes on time
• Liaise with project team, project management, client representatives and government agencies to develop solutions and strategies to achieve project and business goals
• Assist in the development of strategies to mitigate identified risks

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a similar discipline
• At least 10 years of experience in a similar role, with at least 5 years of site planning experience
• Solid exposure in planning and scheduling across various construction or engineering sectors
• Knowledge of construction techniques, methodologies, and processes
• Strong command of Primavera P6
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present to clients

Diversity & Inclusion

Laing O’Rourke is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. The company holds the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. Laing O’Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. We also provide access to our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan.