Project Planner

We are currently recruiting for a Project Planner based in Perth in a permanent role for our client who are an established but growing organisation in the Power Transmission & Distribution sector.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in creating, building, and managing schedules across major projects.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, build, and maintain detailed project schedules using relevant software.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to gather necessary project information and incorporate it into comprehensive schedules.
• Ensure schedules are realistic, achievable, and aligned with project goals and deadlines.
• Regularly update project schedules to reflect current project status, progress, and any changes.
• Monitor project timelines, identify potential delays or issues, and proactively suggest corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of schedule changes and ensure all stakeholders are informed of updates.
• Prepare and present schedule reports, including progress updates, critical path analysis, and forecasts.
• Facilitate regular schedule review meetings with project teams and stakeholders.
• Provide clear and concise communication to ensure all parties are aware of schedule status and any potential impacts on project timelines.
• Identify scheduling risks and develop mitigation plans to address potential impacts on project timelines.
• Work closely with project teams to anticipate and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve scheduling processes and tools.

Required Experience:

• Proven experience in creating, building, and managing project schedules using MS Project and Primavera P6.
• Previous experience in the schedule creation and management across the lifecycle of major projects.
• Strong understanding of scheduling principles and techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse project teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong commitment to meeting deadlines.

Qualifications:

• No specific qualifications are required for this role however any relevant industry trainings or qualifications would be beneficial.