• Major Resource Development Project
• Perth CBD Role
• Excellent Hourly Rates & Conditions

 

The Programme Functional Planning Manager is responsible for the overall Programme planning, scheduling, and progressing activities necessary for the successful execution of the Programme.

The Programme Planning Manager ensures qualified, competent, trained planning staffs are in place, and all procedures are adhered to in his effort to set and control plans, schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Common Responsibilities
• To live and promote the Project Covenants and Objectives.
• To meet the position Objectives and KPI’s.
• To be personally responsible for ‘Zero Incident & Injuries’.

Specific Responsibilities
• Administration of all planners and scheduler staffs
• Development of planning and progressing procedures.
• Oversight for consistent implementation of the planning and progressing procedures and practices
• Training of planners and schedulers across the Programme
• Responsible for the development of the overall programme schedule infrastructure to include Work Breakdown Structure, Overall Project Plan, Code of Accounts, Project Project Schedule and resource requirements to execute the project.
• Directs progress and performance measurement activities on all facets of the project – Engineering, Contracts, Materials and Equipment Procurement and Construction.
• Responsible for designing and developing reports and associated management tools to identify problem areas and recommend corrective action as the project proceeds.
• Performs schedule optimisation studies resulting in a more timely and efficient execution of the project.
• Supervises and prepares staff to respond to urgent Management requests for data, reporting and schedule analyses in a timely manner.
• Lead spokesman for programme on areas of Project Progress and Planning.
• Provides technical and operational direction to planners and schedulers.
• Develops, interprets, and executes policy, objectives, and standards applicable to schedule control and analysis activities.
• Identifies, analyses, and provides innovative solutions to planning / scheduling problems
• Reviews and provide guidance all project progress and planning reports
• Responsible for health check of the overall Programme Progress and Schedule
• Reviews draft construction contracts for adequacy of schedule requirements
• Conducts personnel performance reviews and career counselling. Interviews candidates for engagement and approves employment decisions
• Responsible for development of the overall programme progress and planning monthly reports and review

Required Competencies / Skills
• Understanding both equipment and human resource capability and productivities
• Ability to manage and lead a diverse team
• Knowledge of computerised proprietary schedule systems, P6
• Ability to prepare management reports and provide analysis on base-line excursions
• Ability to assess programme risks and understand associated contingencies
• Ability to form & foster collaborative relationships within the business and externally
• Understanding of and ability to follow Company & Client policies and procedures
• Ability to impart skills and train others
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to delegate tasks and communicate
• Ability to present effectively
• Understanding HS&S regulations and standards
• Ability to implement progress and performance measures

Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years experience in planning on EPCM Projects. Held numerous planning positions including both home office and site planning positions.

Required:
Tertiary engineering qualifications & previous experience on EPCM Projects

Desirable:
MBA or equivalent

If you have the skills and experience and are looking for a new challenge, please click APPLY NOW to forward your resume or for further information please contact.

 

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To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.