Programmer / Scheduler - Primavera P6

Granite Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Office-based in Melbourne

Onsite work 4+ days p/w

Job summary

Granite Group in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Primavera P6 Programmer / Scheduler to join its central PMO and provide scheduling support across a portfolio of complex projects.

You will develop, maintain and resource-load robust programmes, produce progress reporting and Power BI dashboards, and work closely with project teams and contractors to align programmes with contractual requirements and commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on Primavera P6 experience with resource-loaded programming.
• Experience delivering schedules across multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to develop robust programmes with clear baselines and lookahead.
• Strong reporting skills using P6 data and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update and maintain Primavera P6 programmes across projects.
• Build and manage resource-loaded schedules with accurate forecasting.
• Establish EPS, OBS, WBS and activity coding structures.
• Produce programme reporting and Power BI dashboards from P6 data.
• Manage baselines, progress updates and rolling lookahead.
• Monitor critical paths, logic, milestones and schedule performance.
• Ensure evidence for EOT and variation claims is clear and defensible.
• Collaborate with PMs, commercial teams and contractors to align programmes.

Skills

Primavera P6

Resource loading

Schedule management

Critical path analysis

Power BI reporting from P6 data

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Power BI

P6/XER file exchange tooling

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Primavera P6 Programmer / Scheduler to join a central PMO and provide scheduling support across a portfolio of complex projects.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working across multiple projects and contractors, with responsibility for developing robust, resource-loaded programmes and providing accurate reporting to support project delivery and commercial outcomes.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing, updating and maintaining Primavera P6 programmes across multiple concurrent projects
• Building and managing resource-loaded schedules, ensuring resource allocation and forecasting remain accurate
• Establishing and maintaining project structures including EPS, OBS, WBS and activity coding
• Producing programme reporting and Power BI dashboards using P6 data to provide visibility of progress, productivity and performance
• Managing baselines, progress updates and rolling lookahead programmes
• Monitoring critical paths, programme logic, milestones and schedule performance
• Ensuring programmes are maintained to a standard that provides clear and defensible evidence for EOT and variation claims
• Working closely with Project Managers, Program Managers, commercial teams and contractors to align programmes with project and contractual requirements
• Supporting consistent scheduling processes, coding standards and governance across the portfolio
• Managing P6/XER file exchanges with head contractors and subcontractors

About You:

You will have 5+ years' hands-on Primavera P6 experience, with a strong background in resource-loaded programming and schedule management.

You'll ideally bring:

• Strong Primavera P6 capability, including resource loading and resource levelling
• Experience working across construction, infrastructure or engineering projects
• A solid understanding of critical path methodology, programme logic and schedule analysis
• Experience developing Power BI reporting from P6 data
• Experience working with multiple projects, contractors and stakeholders simultaneously
• An understanding of programme requirements relating to EOTs, variations and commercial claims
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with project teams, contractors and senior stakeholders

What's on offer?

• $160k - $170k + Super
• Permanent employment
• Onsite/ in office 4+ days p/w
• Inner-West suburbs of Melbourne location