Birdon Pty Ltd is proudly an Australian owned global company, providing whole of life solutions to multinational defence, government, maritime energy, and resource sectors. With continual growth and diversification, we are currently seeking for a Planner/Scheduler to join our team in Bibra Lake. You will be responsible for guiding the engineering team in adhering to defence systems, regulations and specifications, ensuring the creation of a successful end product meet the specifications and standards of our client.
Key Accountabilities:
- Project scheduling, including earned value management (EVM) and project performance metrics using Primavera P6
- Support the planning and management of project resource requirements, allocating human and material resources efficiently to ensure that the project progresses according to the established schedule
- Maintaining the Performance Measurement Baseline and adhering to Configuration and Contractual Change Control requirements
- Establish and execute effective monitoring, forecasting and reporting processes for the successful delivery of projects
- Providing timely and accurate advice and reports to the Program/Project Managers on schedule performance and analysis
- Liaising directly with production teams and subcontractors to provide operational schedules and performance reports
- Working closely with various teams across the project, such as design/engineering, procurement, and production, to ensure effective communication and coordination
- Responsibility for the fortnightly output of formal Earned Value Management reporting and analysis in collaboration with the Birdon Finance team
- Ensure that the project adheres to the established timelines and milestones, making adjustments as necessary to accommodate changes or unforeseen circumstances.
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains in methodologies and implementing best practices
- Providing support to the maintenance of the Program Risk Register
- Support resource profiling and prediction across the business
- Supporting bids and proposals when relevant
Essential:
- 5 years Project Scheduling experience in construction, maintenance or equivalent industry.
- Bachelor of Engineering or other relevant tertiary qualification desirable
- Project forecasting and cost estimation (ETC and EAC)
- Knowledge of EVM and related disciplines to enable cost and schedule variance tracking and reporting of performance indicators
- Australian Citizenship, with eligibility to hold an Australian NV1 security clearance
- Excellent computer literacy skills
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent Analytical and researching skills
- Defence experience desirable
Benefits:
- EAP
- Onsite Parking
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working environment
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
We deliver value for our customers through our innovative people, organisational agility, and operational excellence. And we pride ourselves in been a family-owned business that values the importance of family and have embedded this culture in our working environment. As an equal opportunity employer, all positions are open to any person that may have the required characteristics and experiences. Birdon proudly supports the Prime Minister’s Veterans Employment program.
