Lead Project Planner

Monroe Consulting Group; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 30.000 - 50.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Lead Project Scheduler for their Industrial team located in Sorowako, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. This role requires significant experience in scheduling within construction projects, especially in the metal/mining sector, along with proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Office tools. The ideal candidate will exhibit excellent problem-solving skills and adaptive leadership qualities to navigate project challenges effectively.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Opportunities to learn from industry experts

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years working experience as scheduler or project scheduler.
• Experience in metal/mining projects preferred.
• Ability to adapt to changing project needs.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage construction schedule development.
• Review and challenge contractor schedule reports.
• Assist project manager with delay claims.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Leadership

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

The opportunity

To anticipate our future needs, we are looking for a Lead Project Scheduler to join our Industrial team in Sorowako, South Sulawesi, Indonesia and this is fixed term role.

On this role, you will be responsible with the Project team for technical oversight of the project construction schedule development and management. Normally working as subordinate to the Project Manager and/or Construction Manager. Project Scheduler shall assume the Project Scheduler's responsibilities in periods of the Project Scheduler's scheduled absences from site, and vice versa.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and consolidated detailed construction schedule development by the contractor, tracking & management the schedule on regular basis.
• Spot check progress in the field on regular basis and report any deviation to construction manager.
• Review Main and challenge the Construction Contractor's schedule reports, and reporting practices
• Interpret and report project status and schedule to the construction manager
• Check and challenge the Main Construction Contractor's plans and progress for resourcing and effectiveness, and for implementation
• Highlight variances in the plan and participate in identifying and selecting corrective actions
• Defend the clients construction scope, budget and schedule
• Assist project manager and construction manager in an event of any delay claim by the contractor.
• Guide and advise the CM team on schedule matters and raise any potential risk of delays.
• Maintain a high level of record-keeping to aid in resolving contractual negotiations
• Take a leading role in modelling and observing Health & Safety behaviour when interacting with the construction teams

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum Bachelor degree, preferably Mechanical Engineering or related engineering education background.
• Having minimum 7-10 years working experience as scheduler or project scheduler, preferably from engineering consultant company.
• Preferably having experience as project scheduler in metal / mining projects.
• Have extensive exposure using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Familiar with the report preparation from schedule update by using MS Office.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Team player, have a good leadership, and effective communication and interpersonal skills to support cross-functional teams.

• Ability to adapt to changing project needs and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Having good written and verbal communication in English.
• Willing to be based on site location

Our Industrial Team

Our Industrial team is at the heart of our business; for over 40 years, our teams have been committed to making everyday better for our clients and communities. Developing and implementing solutions to complex problems, our team is working across a range of industries, from food & beverage, wood & fibre, metals and mining and energy & manufacturing. The world around us is rapidly changing and adapting; we partner with our clients to transform their operations by investigating options, improving processes, and increasing productivity. Together we are transforming our world.

We are proudly employee-owned, and after a century of operation, employee ownership remains key to our future. It underpins our positive, purpose-driven, and growth-oriented culture; it sets us apart in our markets and gives meaning to our social contract. We are accountable, have each other's backs, don't let others down, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We always work as a team; whether you're a graduate, intermediate or senior, we work together to develop new ideas and share technical innovation to push boundaries and challenge the status quo to achieve outstanding results for our clients.

What we offer

A career with Beca will provide you with:

• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work.
• Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia Pacific.
• A highly supportive environment of sharing and collaboration.

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture - open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.