Strategic Construction Program Lead

Hindmarsh; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts at 400+ retailers

Flex Days and additional leave rewards

A birthday gift every year

Ongoing leadership and professional开发

Job summary

Hindmarsh is seeking aProgramming Manager to lead complex construction programs across ACT projects. You will guide project teams in planning, scheduling, and performance reporting, ensuring alignment with contracts and client expectations.

You will mentor and empower others, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with engineers, site teams, and subcontractors to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Programming Manager, Project Planner, or similar role within the Australian construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, methodologies, and project delivery practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project and other construction planning software.
• Understanding of Australian construction contracts and contractual programming requirements.
• Experience preparing and managing project schedules across commercial construction projects.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Passion for coaching and developing others while promoting planning excellence across multiple project teams

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

Project planning

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Coaching/mentoring

Delay analysis

EOT claims

Construction sequencing

Construction industry knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Hindmarsh is seeking aProgramming Manager to lead complex construction programs across ACT projects. You will guide project teams in planning, scheduling, and performance reporting, ensuring alignment with contracts and client expectations.

You will mentor and empower others, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with engineers, site teams, and subcontractors to deliver on time and within budget.