Construction Planner / Scheduler

PM-Partners group is a specialist Project Management Consultancy. We have a unique way of running projects and providing training and advice, so our clients get the best results with less cost and risk. Each year we deliver over $3B of projects, train over 10,000 people, and help some of Australia’s leading brands improve their PMOs.

Role: Construction Planner / Scheduler (Contract)

Workload: Part-time (3–4 days per week)

Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Construction Planner / Scheduler to join their team on a contract basis, supporting the successful delivery of large-scale construction projects. This role will play a critical part in ensuring project schedules are tightly aligned with cost forecasts, procurement milestones, and supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed, resource-loaded project schedules that integrate cost, time, and procurement activities.
• Collaborate closely with project, commercial, and supply chain teams to ensure key materials, equipment, and subcontractor deliverables align with critical project milestones.
• Monitor and report on schedule and cost performance, identifying potential delays or supply chain constraints and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Support the forecasting of cash flow, resource demand, and procurement timelines to ensure budget and delivery objectives are met.
• Analyse schedule impacts from supply chain changes, lead-time variations, or scope adjustments, and communicate outcomes to stakeholders.
• Prepare clear and accurate progress reports for management, highlighting schedule health, cost performance, and supply chain risks.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Planner or Scheduler within the construction, infrastructure, or engineering sectors.
• Strong understanding of project controls, procurement processes, and cost management principles.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project with advanced planning and reporting skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across project, commercial, and supply chain teams.
• Commercially minded, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying risks and opportunities.

If you feel you meet our selection criteria, please submit your resume to Paul Woodhead at PM-Partners via SEEK application or email – paulw@pm-partners.com.au