Strategic Planning Leader for Defence Infrastructure

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training programs

Six months paid parental leave

Purchased leave options

Volunteering leave

Exclusive discounts across retailers

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is leading Australia’s largest-ever defence infrastructure program in South Australia. We are seeking a Planning Manager to steer planning and scheduling for major projects, ensuring milestones, resource needs and risks are managed to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You’ll work within our AUKUS team in Osborne, bringing experience in complex infrastructure, for proactive planning and robust claims analysis, with a pathway to leadership and career growth.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Project Planning & Scheduling on large-scale construction projects.
• Existing knowledge of construction techniques, methodologies, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to drive delivery of planning solutions aligned with industry best practices.
• Identify and manage critical milestones, outputs and resources to support proactive project management and delivery.
• Lead forensic planning to analyse delays, disruptions and accelerations to support claims management.
• Provide input and reports to substantiate claims, ensuring documentation aligns with contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with legal and project teams to prepare and resolve EOT and other contractual claims.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Leadership

Claims management

Job description

Laing O’Rourke is leading Australia’s largest-ever defence infrastructure program in South Australia. We are seeking a Planning Manager to steer planning and scheduling for major projects, ensuring milestones, resource needs and risks are managed to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You’ll work within our AUKUS team in Osborne, bringing experience in complex infrastructure, for proactive planning and robust claims analysis, with a pathway to leadership and career growth.