Senior Project Planner

Confluence Water is a Joint Venture between Downer, Jacobs and Ventia, and is one of three consortia engaged to deliver services under the Sydney Water Partnering for Success (P4S) Program. Confluence Water provides design, capital works construction, maintenance, and facilities management services in Sydney’s northern region which stretches from Sydney Harbour to the Hawkesbury River including the Northern Beaches and the Hills Shire area. Confluence Water is Sydney Water’s partner in providing outstanding services to Sydney’s northern communities over the next ten years.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Planner (7-10 years’ experience) to join our Confluence Water Joint Venture team in a permanent, full-time position located in Chatswood / Project Site. Reporting to the Lead Planner / Project Manager, the role will be focusing on the delivery of a program of works.

THE ROLE

Accountable for all aspects of planning, scheduling, and project controls (EVM) for a portfolio of projects. The main responsibilities are:

• Develop work schedules (Master and Detailed) for a portfolio of projects to ensure timely delivery of works and meeting of project KPIs.
• Cost and resource loading of schedules.
• Identify opportunities to achieve optimum project outcomes in terms of time and cost.
• Resource levelling at the portfolio level for design and construction staff and workforce to optimise schedule efficiency.
• Perform project “What-If” scenarios as required, critical path and milestone analysis. 
• Implement Earned Value Management, evaluate CPI & SPI and report on trends.
• Extension of time analysis determining time impact and incorporating Early Warning Notices into current schedules.
• Maintain approved Baseline Budget based on approved Compensation Events / Variations.
• Chair the weekly/monthly collaborative schedule meetings to update schedules, evaluate progress, identify risks and opportunities.
• Gather and document performance data and propose corrective actions.
• Early diagnosis of project trends, evaluation of productivity and benchmarking. 
• Work closely with the project team to interpret trends, forward plan, develop strategies to achieve project goals.
• Support the implementation of project controls software. 

ABOUT YOU

• Demonstrated Planning expertise in Engineering and/or Construction.
• Tertiary qualification in an Engineering field.
• Proficiency in the use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software to meet planning requirements.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Experience with commercial issues related to time matters.
• Demonstrated understanding of cost control fundamentals.
• High level of computer literacy in the use of Microsoft Office packages.
• Demonstrated skills working in a collaborative environment.
• Proactive approach, problem solving skills, able to communicate effectively.

WHAT WE OFFER 

• An opportunity to work for a JV of Tier 1 companies.
• Experience in the utilities space.
• The ability to build your professional career in a multi-disciplined business environment.
• A supportive and dynamic team environment.

As an employer who acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures, we encourage applications of all ages and backgrounds.

To register your application please use the link and apply online. If you require further information on these great opportunities, please contact the recruitment team via email at Janice.tier@confluencewater.com.au 

Applications will not be accepted via email, please submit your application via the online advertisement.