Senior Project Planner

Due to significant growth we are currently searching for an experienced Senior Project Planner to join our team based in Perth.

The Senior Project Planning and Scheduling Specialist role is critical in all of our project work and will work closely with our Project Managers to build quality project scheduling capability especially in our Resource & Industry team.  They will be responsible for developing and operating project schedules for programmes and major projects.

Day to day the position will involve progressing project reporting weekly and monthly progress reporting (S-Curves for cost and Hours) detailed scheduling cost control and working closely with the document control team to track document issued against plan.

How youll make a difference

• Manage and be responsible for project schedules from pre-contract to design construction delivery and commissioning across a range of projects both locally in WA and in locations across Australia and New Zealand
• Develop project phase plans and schedules from project deliverables understanding key activities milestones and resource loading
• Analyse project cost and hours data to identify trends risks and opportunities for improvement
• Monitor project progress to identify potential schedule delays early and assist the Project Managers with mitigation strategies
• Assist the broader Project team to provide AECOMs clients with full end-to-end project management services
• With a focus on planning & scheduling contribute to the preparation and presentation of proposals to clients whilst developing and enhancing relationships with clients AECOM staff and other stakeholders.

Apply and use your knowledge of scheduling and planning best practices including knowledge of scope control change management and earned valued methodology.

Qualifications :

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered.

The qualities that help you thrive

• 10 years of experience in Project Planning with a proven track record of success in managing complex projects from studies to Execution
• Background in engineering consultancy is highly regarded
• Formal qualifications in Project Management Construction Management or Engineering desired
• Proficiency in project scheduling tools and software (Primavera P6 required)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Candidates with experience working directly with the client will be highly regarded.

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us

• The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) recognises AECOM as taking a sophisticated holistic approach to supporting women and mens participation throughout our workplace
• We provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing and flexible work options
• Work-from-home equipment packages and assistance
• Diverse challenging and exciting multidisciplinary engineering projects

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time