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You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, analysing project performance, identifying risks and working closely with project teams to ensure successful delivery.\nThis is an opportunity to work on complex, high-profile projects while providing planning leadership and mentoring across the business.\nKey responsibilities include:\nDeveloping and maintaining project schedules in Primavera P6\nPreparing tender, resource loaded and cost loaded schedules\nLeading schedule reviews and critical path analysis workshops\nMonitoring project progress and identifying scheduling risks and delays\nUndertaking delay analysis and supporting Extension of Time claims\nProducing schedule reports, dashboards and project performance updates\nReviewing subcontractor and supplier schedules\nSupporting project controls, forecasting and earned value reporting\nProviding guidance and mentoring to other planners and schedulers\nWorking closely with project, commercial, construction and client teams throughout the project lifecycle.\nWhat we're looking for\nYou'll be an experienced project planner with a strong background in utilities, transmission, power, water or major infrastructure projects.\nExtensive experience in project planning and scheduling\nAdvanced Primavera P6 capability\nStrong understanding of Critical Path Method scheduling and delay analysis\nExperience developing resource and cost loaded schedules\nStrong project controls and reporting experience\nIdeally, you'll also have:\nA degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience\nExperience within transmission, substations, networks, water or major infrastructure projects\nExperience with Power BI or Visio\nExposure to earned value management and cost control processes.\nWhat we offer\nAt Downer, we value our people and are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive workplace where you can thrive.\nWe offer:\nCompetitive remuneration package + relevant site uplifts\nDiverse and challenging infrastructure projects\nProfessional development and career progression opportunities\nFlexible working arrangements where operationally suitable\nEmployee benefits and wellbeing initiatives\nA collaborative and high performing team environment\nAbout Energy & Utilities\nDowner's Energy & Utilities business delivers integrated solutions across Australia's electricity, gas, water and renewable sectors. 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