Job Description

Turner & Townsend are engaged with one of the largest Technology companies to support their global Data Center program. We are seeking the ideal Scheduler / Planner to act as the day-to-day interface with the client and drive large Data Center projects to achieve excellent outcomes. You have a chance to be a key player in our technological future, as part of a team of innovative professionals shaping our built environment.

The Program Planner should have a minimum of 7 years post-graduate experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to plan, develop and execute construction schedules for mission critical facilities. This includes new-builds and retrofits to existing /operating facilities.

The ideal candidate should have an excellent understanding of scheduling best practices, resource & cost loaded scheduling, overall construction project controls as well as the interpersonal skills to be able to work closely with the internal stakeholders of the project team on a daily basis.

The Program Planner will take responsibility for end to end service delivery and to act as key, day to day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met through the delivery of a value added service. To be successful in this role you must have great communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing role.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads Program planning development and management with input from program stakeholders.
• Holds an expert understanding of schedule, critical path analysis, resource levelling and claims management;
• Ensure that schedule related data from vendors, suppliers, engineering and construction contractors of actual projects is provided as feedback into the planning and scheduling systems.
• Implement Project Planning & Scheduling strategy, plans and procedures, reflecting both Company and contractor roles, responsibilities and expectations.
• Maintain and monitor Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). 
• Actively work with project managers, construction firms and subcontractor firms as necessary to maintain schedule integrity.
• Provide interface and quality assurance to Project functional groups and contractors regarding the tracking and reporting of schedule performance.
• Ability to coordinate & organize multiple sources of schedule inputs/performance data into a master schedule platform and deliver project/program status reports as required.
• Prepare and update progress reports as required by the client, including the Integrated Planning / Scheduling contribution to the monthly project report and specific reports / presentations.
• Produce high level and 1, 3, 6 month look ahead from P6 for reporting.
• Perform probabilistic analysis on integrated schedules and contractor schedules.
• Actively monitor and communicate any possible project issues that could delay the schedule.
• Conduct the required project schedule analysis, critical path analysis and schedule risk analysis for the project as a whole.
• Analyze deviations from the baseline in the Project Master schedule highlighting bottlenecks / delays and propose corrective actions, and highlight the overall schedule impact of any variance / change order.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, project management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of program planning and scheduling experience on major projects and programs.
• Proven record of successfully implementing processes and procedures on major projects or programs.
• Proficiency in reporting systems and tools using Google Suite
• Excellent communicator with various stakeholders including high-level management.

KEY REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES:

• High Proficiency in schedule management software – Primavera EPPM, P6 and MS Project
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to supervise team members.
• Multitasking and time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Be able to work in a team environment or independently.
• Be able to bring innovation to existing processes and procedures.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to visually present data.
• A good understanding of standard forms of contract.

DESIRABLE:

• Master's degree in construction management, engineering, project management, or a related technical field.
• PSP certification by AACE in planning/scheduling is beneficial.

#LI-MB1

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

_We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. _

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/