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Are you a seasoned Lead Project Planner with a proven track record in supporting Australian construction projects?

Do you thrive on managing complex schedules and driving project success?

If so, we want you to join our talented team!

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead project planning and scheduling as part of our KBR Pluto project team based in Perth. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of expertise and the ability to manage complex schedules in a high-pressure environment. Position is offered on a contract basis via our preferred project supplier.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare summary schedules based on alternative execution strategies to support management in determining the most effective execution approach.

Develop, update, and maintain systems and procedures related to the Basis of Schedule, including project planning, scheduling, progress measurement, reporting, trending, and certification, in line with CLIENT requirements.

Conduct in-depth reviews and analyses of contractor submissions during implementation stages, focusing on planning, scheduling, progress measurement, schedule risk analysis, and productivity.

Endorse monthly physical progress claims submitted by contractors.

Identify potential schedule risks and advise Project Managers on corrective actions to maintain project timelines.

Perform critical path analyses and report areas of concern to the management team.

Review contractor resource deployment and validate adequacy based on productivity rates, recommending enhancements where needed.

Evaluate variation requests and claims for schedule extensions, preparing recommendations for management approval.

Periodically review schedule risk analyses and ensure timely implementation of agreed mitigation measures.

Coordinate with the Project Control Manager, CLIENT Project Controls Team, and contractors to ensure adherence to project control procedures and requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Establish and monitor KPIs for ongoing projects in consultation with Project Managers, ensuring alignment with CLIENT objectives.

Prepare monthly progress reports, write-ups, and presentations for meetings.

Provide inputs to PCM, cost control, and change teams to facilitate budget preparation and justify schedule variations.

Supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.

Train and develop team members to enhance their skills and ensure they meet departmental goals.

Implement approved departmental policies, processes, systems, and quality standards to support the execution of work programs in line with CLIENT and international standards.

Contribute to achieving departmental performance objectives in alignment with CLIENT’s performance framework.

Design and implement tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.

Identify and implement process improvements in line with ISO standards to achieve greater efficiency.

Ensure compliance with HSE policies, procedures, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards and CLIENT Code of Practices.

Provide input for preparing management information system progress reports for CLIENT management.

Liaise daily with engineering, operations, and project disciplines, as well as other CLIENT divisions, to address planning and scheduling issues.

Maintain regular contact with CLIENT EPC, operations, and engineering teams regarding service agreements and technical planning inquiries.

Coordinate with consultants and contractors to meet reporting requirements.

Skills & Experience Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent

15+ years’ experience in planning engineering including significant experience in Planning, scheduling / Project Controls activities in the EPC organization in Oil, Gas or Petrochemical industry. Must have 5 years of experience in a similar lead position.

Good computing skills with advanced knowledge of planning, scheduling software applications.

Strong planning skills with attention to detail.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Good knowledge of written and spoken English.

Certification like Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar qualifications would be advantageous.

Why Join KBR?

Our people are the heart of our business; they are what make us successful. That’s why we’re committed to creating conditions in which they can flourish and feel valued, so they can focus on doing what they do best.

Our Purpose

We are driven by our purpose of Together, delivering infrastructure for a better tomorrow. Our results and reputation for excellence are underpinned by our people and our culture of caring, collaboration learning and trust to deliver innovative professional services for our customers.

We leverage our global network and work in seamless partnership with our customers to deliver innovative, creative and sustainable solutions that will make a lasting impact on communities around Australia.

Our Values

Everything we do at KBR is centred around our people, customers, and the communities that we strive to elevate. We work together as a OneKBR team of teams to drive our shared purpose and address our customers’ growing needs. The results we deliver are underpinned by our collective focus on excellence, passion for the people we work with and the innovations we create to deliver them.

We act with integrity and encourage our people to follow rewarding careers and empower them to strive for excellence and deliver the best results for our customers and communities. We are dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive work environments that uplift our people and help them to reach their full potential, while steering our business into the future.

Our Culture

We are a people company — great people doing great things, and we look for people who bring passion as well as technical excellence to their jobs as we believe every employee is integral to shaping the future of our business. 

That’s why we create conditions where everybody can flourish, and foster a culture of inclusivity, caring and learning that is driven by our shared purpose – to deliver infrastructure for a better tomorrow.

With the feel of an agile company and the capability of a large company, we encourage and give our people the autonomy to strive for opportunities that exist in all directions and equip them with the resources to become leaders of tomorrow.

Our Infrastructure Services business offers fulfilling careers with room to explore their creativity and regularly step up and swim outside of their lane. 

Learn more about Infrastructure Solutions Australia including who we are and what it is like to work at KBR Perth https://kbr.foleon.com/is-australia/wa-recruitment/

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KBR values an inclusive and diverse work environment, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.