Lead Planner - Governance, Assurance & Capability

Overview

Lead planner for Energy & Utilities projects ensuring governance, scheduling and compliance

Key Responsibilities

• project scheduling
• schedule review
• delay analysis
• deliverable certification
• stakeholder reporting
• governance management

Tasks

The opportunity As a Lead Planner - Governance, Assurance& Capability you will report to the E&U Planning Manager working across Energy, Water, Power, Transmission and Substation projects. You will be supporting the Energy & Utilities business to transition the E&U Lines of Business to best practice methodology and execution for Planning and Scheduling to assist continual uplift in project performanceThis full-time permanent role and will be based out of our Sydney, or Newcastle, Hexham office, with flexible/hybrid working. There will also be local and interstate travel required for site visits. What you'll do -Work across the Bid and Delivery stages of multiple projects. -Prepare resource and cost loaded detailed project delivery schedules, for allocated projects/work packages, using past construction knowledge and experience that accurately reflect the conditions of the contract, design and specifications. -Undertake reporting requirements of internal and external stakeholders. -Manage and maintain governance, procedures and processes related to E&U Planning Team. -Manage/ undertake, review and analysis of sub-contractor schedules to confirm alignment with good scheduling practice and Downer standards and requirements. -Certify deliverables of E&U Planning Team prior submission to clients and customers. -Perform delay analysis as needed by the Contract and support with suitable narrative. -Assist in the development of project practices and procedures. -Ensure compliance with Downer's Standards and requirements as set by Utilities Performance Commercial & Risk Team, in terms of Schedule Quality and Change Management. -Maintain and update the project schedule, where applicable, incorporating subcontract schedules, to ensure appropriate execution of work package plans are completed as required. -Support the E&U Planning Team in complying to Downer Standards and best practices.

Requirements

• primavera p6
• advanced excel
• risk management
• oracle db
• cpm scheduling
• earned value

What You Bring

-Certifications/Competence on Primavera P6 Scheduling tool - required -12+ years site construction experience on water, power transmission, substation, networks or plant shutdown projects - required -Must be able to evidence an "attention to detail" and "issue ownership" in previous scheduling positions (essential) -Risk Management - desirable -Advanced Excel Skills (essential) -Strong communication skills and people management skills -Formal qualifications in Training & Assessing. -Effective Communicator - Must have high levels of verbal and written communications skills. (essential) -Oracle DB qualifications - desirable -Tertiary qualification - Degree, or equivalent, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management or Project Management preferred -A Project Management certification - desirable -Previous commercial experience in planning and scheduling for small and large projects using Primavera P6 (essential) or Microsoft Project (used predominately for subcontract program management. -Excellent knowledge and understanding of CPM scheduling concepts and delay analysis techniques (essential) -Understanding of Earned Value Management System and prior experience in controlling time and cost and KPI's (essential)

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Benefits

-Access to Downer Group benefits -Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring -Competitive remuneration package -Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives -Flexible working arrangements / hybrid working -Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team. -Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company

About Downer

-specializes in delivering integrated services across multiple sectors, including infrastructure, energy, and utilities. -supports both private and public sectors with a diverse portfolio spanning construction, maintenance, and operations. -undertakes large-scale projects such as road construction, rail, energy, and water infrastructure. -has an expansive footprint in Australia and New Zealand, deeply involved in supporting national and regional development. -notable projects include urban transport systems, renewable energy installations, and vital utilities services. -has a strong focus on innovation, utilizing the latest technology to deliver efficient and sustainable solutions.

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