Programming Manager: Construction Planning & Delivery Leader

Hindmarsh; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hindmarsh in Adelaide, Australia, seeks a Programming Manager to lead complex construction scheduling and planning across multiple projects. You will guide project teams in developing and refining programs, ensuring alignment with contracts, and driving delivery certainty.

The role requires strong knowledge of sequencing, planning software, and stakeholder management, with a focus on coaching teams to uphold planning excellence across the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Programming Manager, Project Planner, or similar role in the Australian construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of sequencing, methodologies, and project delivery practices.
• Experience with project schedules across commercial construction projects.
• Experience in coaching and developing others in planning excellence.

Responsibilities

• Supporting project teams in the development, review, and management of construction programs
• Establishing baseline schedules and monitoring progress throughout the project lifecycle
• Identifying project risks, critical paths, opportunities, and recovery strategies to support successful delivery
• Ensuring construction programs align with contractual obligations and client requirements
• Providing guidance on extension of time (EOT) claims, delay analysis, and program reporting
• Working closely with project managers, site teams, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors to drive project outcomes
• Training, mentoring, and building capability within project teams on programming tools, systems, and best practices
• Championing consistency, continuous improvement, and excellence in construction planning across the business

Skills

Construction planning

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Coaching / mentoring

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Hindmarsh in Adelaide, Australia, seeks a Programming Manager to lead complex construction scheduling and planning across multiple projects. You will guide project teams in developing and refining programs, ensuring alignment with contracts, and driving delivery certainty.

The role requires strong knowledge of sequencing, planning software, and stakeholder management, with a focus on coaching teams to uphold planning excellence across the business.