Project Scheduler/Programmer

SMS Professional; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share scheme

Job summary

SMS Professional is inviting applications for a Project Scheduler/Programmer based in Inner South Melbourne. You will support around 12 Project Managers across commercial construction projects, driving performance, planning accuracy and programme outcomes.

Join a national organisation with strong culture and a commitment to excellence, offering profit share and a broad portfolio of projects across commercial and infrastructure sectors. Some on-site work may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Project Scheduler/Programmer in the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, project delivery and programme management.
• Experience coordinating with builders, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with scheduling software; Primavera and MS Project advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed construction programmes and project schedules.
• Track milestones, deliverables, and critical paths with Project Managers.
• Coordinate and update project timelines with builders, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Identify scheduling risks, delays, and programme conflicts and provide proactive solutions.
• Produce regular progress reports, look-ahead programmes, and schedule updates for management and clients.
• Assist with tender and pre-construction programming where required.
• Support resource planning and workload forecasting across multiple projects.
• Ensure scheduling practices align with project and contractual requirements.
• Participate in project meetings and provide scheduling insights to support successful project delivery.

Skills

Scheduling software

MS Project

Primavera

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Working within a national organisation with their head office located in Sydney, this highly respected company has an opportunity located in Inner South Melbourne office. They are recognised for their strong culture, technical capability, and commitment to excellence, delivering high-quality solutions across commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and service sectors nationwide.

Supporting around 12 Project Managers across a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive scheduling professional who enjoys working closely with project delivery teams and builders to drive project performance, planning accuracy, and programme outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed construction programmes and project schedules
• Work collaboratively with Project Managers to track project milestones, deliverables, and critical paths
• Coordinate and update project timelines in consultation with builders, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Identify scheduling risks, delays, and programme conflicts, and provide proactive solutions
• Produce regular progress reports, look-ahead programmes, and schedule updates for management and clients
• Assist with tender and pre-construction programming where required
• Support resource planning and workload forecasting across multiple projects
• Ensure scheduling practices align with project and contractual requirements
• Participate in project meetings and provide scheduling insights to support successful project delivery

Working within a national organisation with their head office located in Sydney, this highly respected company has an opportunity located in Inner South Melbourne office. They are recognised for their strong culture, technical capability, and commitment to excellence, delivering high-quality solutions across commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and service sectors nationwide.

Supporting around 12 Project Managers across a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive scheduling professional who enjoys working closely with project delivery teams and builders to drive project performance, planning accuracy, and programme outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed construction programmes and project schedules
• Work collaboratively with Project Managers to track project milestones, deliverables, and critical paths
• Coordinate and update project timelines in consultation with builders, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Identify scheduling risks, delays, and programme conflicts, and provide proactive solutions
• Produce regular progress reports, look-ahead programmes, and schedule updates for management and clients
• Assist with tender and pre-construction programming where required
• Support resource planning and workload forecasting across multiple projects
• Ensure scheduling practices align with project and contractual requirements
• Participate in project meetings and provide scheduling insights to support successful project delivery

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a Project Scheduler / Programmer role within the construction industry
• Microsoft project with further exp using Primavera is an advantage
• Previous experience working directly with builders on commercial construction projects
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, project delivery, and programme management
• Experience supporting multiple Project Managers across concurrent projects
• High level proficiency in the use of scheduling software
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively within a collaborative team environment
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical capability
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach

In return:

• The role offers participation in the company profit share scheme
• Long-term career opportunity within a well-established national business
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Exposure to a broad range of commercial and infrastructure projects
• Stable pipeline of work and strong industry reputation

Whilst this is an office based role, there could be some requirement to go on site from time to time. If you feel you would like to work for a company who are recognised for their strong culture, technical capability, and commitment to excellence, this could be the role for you.

Additional information

• Plenty of parking on site
• 7.30am to 4.30pm daily
• Background in Construction preferred - good $$$ paid with profit share incentive