Providing strategic access planning guidance and support based on industry best practice knowledge and lessons learned
Identifying access plan constraints and developing strategies to alleviate
Support all parties to plan book and utilise appropriate access aligned to associated work activity with maximum efficiency
Assessing and determining need for change to access planning processes and methods and implementing changes to deliver improved performance
Supporting with deconfliction analysis and implementation
Supporting with improving visibility of planned and booked works
Support with access specific negotiations
Support access innovation aiming to achieve cost reduction and improving safety
Providing expertise to maximise the available working windows
Support with the use and optimisation of the Rail access planning tool
Assist with adherence to access process procedure and standards
Communicate and demonstrate planning best practice
Manage a large team which may consist of multi-firm resources and client resources leveraging a diverse array of talents and delegating responsibilities
Provide direction and management to construction teams at every phase of the project or program to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and objectives
Support project and program departments through preliminary constructability development alternative technical concepts constructability design and design variances
Ensure proper digital infrastructure is set for construction administration and field operations
Participate in critical decision-making on highly technical and complex issues related to construction progress. Gather project intel through meetings reports contractor submissions and schedules
Resolve claims or dispute submissions initiated by the Contractor (potential or actual)
Contribute to the development recommendation and implementation of scope policies and plans with construction management standards technical requirements infrastructure and system development constructability design reviews change management and Request For Proposals or Request For Quotes (RFPs or RFQs) in conjunction with established KPIs
Liaise with project leaders to review and analyze project status concerns and specific actions needed to ensure the on-time and on-budget completion
Assess project resource capabilities to accomplish current and future assigned work and actively lead the resourcing staffing and de-staffing of projects and programs
Mentor and guide team members on construction and design requirements schedules cost estimates etc.
Facilitate regular meetings with clients third parties and managers to assess progress resolve critical issues mitigate risk and negotiate scope changes
Develop a budget and operating or delivery plan for the construction services on a project or program in consultation with our project and program team and client
Forecast the human and material resources required to successfully deliver construction services
Ensure goals are met in construction management services including customer satisfaction and team performance
Oversee the interface between client consultants and all associated service providers at all levels of the engagement model
Build and maintain a positive high-performing team culture with an openness to constructive challenge continuous improvement implementation of lessons learned and an overall right-first-time mindset
Responsible for monitoring and managing staff on clear and focused performance objectives (including non-company resources) to ensure excellence in results
Promote a project environment that is inclusive and diverse and celebrates our differences
Conduct construction services training appropriate to staff accountability
Working Conditions
Office-based
Requirements
Experience:
Minimum of 15years of experience as a professional rail plannerwithin the industry
Knowledge and understanding of contractual issues in an access environment
Extensive awareness of safety issues in an operational railway environment
Extensive knowledge of access improvement initiatives and an understanding of how to drive these through to bring the desired benefits
Have experience of planning complex multidisciplinary construction works within operational corridors
Have experience of leading rail access staff
Have experience of rail access booking systems
Be able to understand various rules and regulations that dictate strategic access
Education:
Bachelors degree or diploma in Engineering or Construction Management field
Licenses OR Certifications:
Holding recognized certification in the applicable area of specialty
Skills and Competencies:
Expert knowledge of prevailing construction means and methods in area of specialty
Seasoned in construction-related software applicable to area of specialty
Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork promotion of innovation and overall excellence
Proven capacity to anticipate identify and minimize risks
Expert ability to detect and capitalize on others strengths
Demonstrated capability to supervise delegate and develop capacity
Ability to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices
Proven site leadership capability for multi-resource teams with seasoned experience building and motivating team members to meet project goals adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
Capability to understand interdependencies between technology operations and business needs
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
Inclined to maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies methods and best practices
Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilitieswith a track record for meeting deadlines
Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)in a demanding multi-disciplinary project environment
Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently on creative and analytical tasks in a structured disciplined technology-driven environment
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