Construction Programmer / Planner
Public Sector People ·www.search-4.com.au
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This role will provide specialist construction programming advice, independent programme reviews and practical scheduling support across a portfolio of building construction projects.
Working closely with project delivery teams and senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in improving programme reliability, identifying potential delivery delays, managing programme risks and strengthening scheduling capability across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in construction planning and scheduling, particularly across building construction and infrastructure projects.
You will have strong technical expertise in developing integrated master schedules, reviewing contractor programmes, analyzing construction delays and assessing critical path impacts. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, combined with a sound understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and project delivery requirements, is essential.
You will also possess strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex programme analysis into clear, practical recommendations. Experience providing guidance, coaching or training to project delivery teams will be highly regarded.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction programmer or planner to provide specialist expertise across a significant government infrastructure portfolio. If interested, send your application through to: daniel@publicsectorpeople.com.au & give me a call on 0466265446 today to discuss this opportunity in further detail!
Working closely with project delivery teams and senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in improving programme reliability, identifying potential delivery delays, managing programme risks and strengthening scheduling capability across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement standard construction programme templates covering planning, design, approvals, procurement, construction and handover.
- Develop and maintain integrated master schedules across a portfolio of infrastructure projects.
- Review project programmes prepared by project managers, contractors and external consultants to ensure accuracy, completeness and realistic delivery timeframes.
- Identify critical path issues, scheduling constraints, emerging delays and opportunities to improve project delivery.
- Analyze resource demands across internal teams, consultants, contractors and supply chains.
- Assess alternative construction sequencing, recovery strategies and acceleration measures.
- Conduct independent reviews of Extension of Time (EOT) assessments, including critical path impacts, overlapping delays and mitigation measures.
- Provide practical recommendations to improve programme performance and reduce delivery risks.
- Deliver training, coaching and guidance to project teams on construction programming and the effective use of Microsoft Project.
- Identify recurring programme issues and recommend improvements to scheduling processes, documentation and reporting.
Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in construction planning and scheduling, particularly across building construction and infrastructure projects.
You will have strong technical expertise in developing integrated master schedules, reviewing contractor programmes, analyzing construction delays and assessing critical path impacts. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, combined with a sound understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and project delivery requirements, is essential.
You will also possess strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex programme analysis into clear, practical recommendations. Experience providing guidance, coaching or training to project delivery teams will be highly regarded.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction programmer or planner to provide specialist expertise across a significant government infrastructure portfolio. If interested, send your application through to: daniel@publicsectorpeople.com.au & give me a call on 0466265446 today to discuss this opportunity in further detail!
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Where is the Construction Programmer / Planner job located?
The Construction Programmer / Planner role with Public Sector People is based in QLD - Brisbane, QLD, AU.
What does the Construction Programmer / Planner role pay?
Public Sector People lists the Construction Programmer / Planner role at AUD 145–150 per hour.
Is the Construction Programmer / Planner role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Public Sector People.
What experience level is the Construction Programmer / Planner role?
The Construction Programmer / Planner position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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