Project Coordinator/ Scheduler – Maternity Leave Cover

HEH Civil Pty Ltd; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HEH Civil Pty Ltd in Cairns is seeking a Project Scheduler to develop and maintain construction programs for diverse civil infrastructure projects. You will work across operations, engineering and project delivery to ensure schedules reflect reality and milestones are met.

The role combines remote work with on-site Cairns office presence, including occasional site visits, and focuses on delivering accurate program artifacts for project teams and executives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated scheduling experience in civil construction projects.
• Strong MS Project experience; Primavera P6 preferred.
• Analytical, reporting and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed construction programs for new/active projects, incl. sequencing, milestones & critical paths.
• Update schedules to reflect progress, delays, risks & resource changes.
• Support Project Managers to keep schedules aligned with site realities.
• Prepare lookahead programs, variance analysis & progress reporting.
• Maintain portfolio schedule for current and upcoming projects.
• Produce dashboards & executive reports with key milestones.
• Coordinate resourcing, procurement, shutdowns and priorities.
• Coach Project Managers to build consistent programming practices.
• Work remotely and in Cairns office with site visits as required.

Skills

Project scheduling

MS Project

Primavera P6

Civil construction knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Education

Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

HEH Civil is a respected and growing civil contractor of around 100 people, delivering road, airport, water and sewer, bridge, drainage, earthworks and other complex civil projects across Queensland.

We offer a collaborative environment where people work closely across operations, engineering and project delivery. We value safety, quality, respect, teamwork, continuous improvement and partnership, and we encourage open communication, knowledge sharing and practical support.

About The Role

• Develop detailed construction programs for new and active projects, including sequencing, dependencies, milestones, critical paths and resource considerations
• Update schedules to reflect progress, delays, risks, changes and resource adjustments
• Support Project Managers in the operational running of construction programs so schedules reflect current site realities
• Prepare lookahead programs, schedule variance analysis and clear progress reporting
• Maintain the company-wide portfolio schedule for current and upcoming projects
• Produce portfolio dashboards and concise executive-level reports, including key milestones across projects
• Coordinate with project teams on resourcing, procurement, shutdown periods and delivery priorities
• Coach and support Project Managers and Project Engineers to build consistent programming practices
• Work remotely and in the Cairns office, with occasional visits to project sites as required

About you

• Demonstrated project scheduling experience in civil construction, infrastructure or a related project environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project; Primavera P6 experience is desirable
• Sound understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, critical path analysis and resource planning
• Ability to interpret project documentation and translate progress information into accurate, practical programs
• Strong analytical, reporting and stakeholder communication skills
• High attention to detail, responsiveness and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects
• Experience with portfolio or enterprise-level master schedules will be highly regarded
• A qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Controls or a related discipline is desirable

Why join HEH Civil?

• A meaningful six-month opportunity supporting a diverse portfolio of Queensland civil infrastructure projects
• A hybrid arrangement offering flexibility while maintaining strong connection with our Cairns-based team
• Direct collaboration with project teams and senior management
• An inclusive, practical workplace where ideas, initiative and continuous improvement are valued

Location and term

This is a full-time, fixed-term maternity leave cover position for up to six months. The role is based in Cairns and offered on a hybrid basis, combining work from home with regular attendance at our Westcourt office and occasional project-site visits. Hybrid work must support full performance of the role and effective collaboration with project teams.