Project Scheduler

Burr Computer Environments, INC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burr Computer Environments, INC is seeking an experienced Scheduler to join our project teams in Sydney or Melbourne. You will provide schedule management and support on live construction projects, using pre-construction design information to develop tender schedules for upcoming work.

You will work closely with construction teams, contractors, designers and clients to centre delivery, identify improvements, and manage progress using MS Project or Primavera P6.

Qualifications

• Proven experience scheduling large construction projects using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.
• Site experience on large construction projects in a management or supervisory capacity.
• Understanding of construction and engineering principles and impact of design decisions on delivery.
• Construction-related degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce, manage and update the Integrated Management Schedule across multiple projects using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Report on schedule progress, and prepare and present schedules and reports to internal teams and external clients.
• Provide detailed support to construction teams - liaising with contractors to confirm actual progress, proposed plans and methodology.
• Prepare delay analysis reports for internal and client use, and propose schedule recovery strategies and delay mitigation measures.
• Produce filtered schedules, extracts, short-term schedules and reports.
• Communicate with vendors to confirm lead-in periods and delivery dates.
• Identify and introduce improvements and innovations to the way we plan and deliver.

Skills

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Scheduling

Construction knowledge

Progress reporting

Delay analysis

Communication

Stakeholder presentation

Education

Construction-related degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Scheduler to join our project teams in Sydney or Melbourne. You’ll provide schedule management and support on live construction projects, while using pre-construction design information to develop tender schedules for upcoming work. It’s a role that places you at the centre of project delivery - working closely with construction teams, contractors, designers and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce, manage and update the Integrated Management Schedule across multiple projects using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
• Report on schedule progress, and prepare and present schedules and reports to internal teams and external clients
• Provide detailed support to construction teams - liaising with contractors to confirm actual progress, proposed plans and methodology
• Prepare delay analysis reports for internal and client use, and propose schedule recovery strategies and delay mitigation measures
• Produce filtered schedules, extracts, short-term schedules and reports
• Communicate with vendors to confirm lead-in periods and delivery dates
• Identify and introduce improvements and innovations to the way we plan and deliver

Talent Profile

• Proven experience scheduling large construction projects using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6 (advanced-level training essential)
• Site experience on large construction projects in a management or supervisory capacity
• A sound understanding of construction and engineering principles, with an appreciation of buildability and how design decisions affect delivery
• Commercial awareness - the ability to recognise and record change events and delays through the construction period
• Strong planning, problem-solving and communication skills, with the confidence to present complex information clearly to varied audiences
• A construction-related degree or equivalent experience
• Experience or knowledge of temporary works (desirable)