Senior Project Master Scheduler - Mining & EPCM

WorkPac – Technical Professional; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ATCO Structures & Logistics Pty Ltd in Hope Valley, Perth WA, seeks an experienced Senior Project Planner to lead planning and scheduling for a major capital project from feasibility to handover. You will own the Integrated Master Schedule and coordinate across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

The role requires advanced Primavera P6, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to mentor project and contractor planners. Mining or heavy industry experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Significant experience planning and scheduling major capital projects.
• Advanced Primavera P6 capability.
• Experience developing and managing integrated project master schedules.
• Strong owner's team, EPCM, or major project delivery experience.
• Experience with contractor schedule integration and recovery planning.
• Mining, iron ore, resources, or large industrial project experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the Integrated Project Master Schedule.
• Develop and manage project schedules across all delivery phases.
• Lead planning activities from feasibility through to handover.
• Facilitate planning workshops and schedule review sessions.
• Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning schedules.
• Monitor schedule performance and forecast project outcomes.
• Identify schedule risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead schedule recovery planning where required.
• Provide independent schedule analysis and performance reporting.
• Challenge progress claims, assumptions, and forecast accuracy.
• Support project controls and decision-making processes.
• Mentor and provide guidance to project and contractor planners.

Skills

Advanced Primavera P6

Major capital projects planning

Owner's team / EPCM delivery

Contractor schedule integration

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical and problem-solving

Mentoring planners

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

ATCO Structures & Logistics Pty Ltd in Hope Valley, Perth WA, seeks an experienced Senior Project Planner to lead planning and scheduling for a major capital project from feasibility to handover. You will own the Integrated Master Schedule and coordinate across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

The role requires advanced Primavera P6, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to mentor project and contractor planners. Mining or heavy industry experience is preferred.