MLR Project Management & Consultancy is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to support a major rail infrastructure program in Queensland. The successful candidate will lead the development and maintenance of the integrated project program, review and challenge contractor-submitted schedules, and provide explicit advice on schedule performance, risks, changes and potential impacts on the Date of Practical Completion. Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the integrated master project schedule in Primavera P6.

Review contractor baseline programs, progress updates and subsequent revisions.

Monitor critical paths, milestones, interfaces, dependencies and completion risks.

Assess the schedule impacts of design, scope, access and rail possession changes.

Coordinate planning activities with contractors, project teams and key stakeholders.

Track progress and prepare schedule reports, Gantt charts, S-curves and performance metrics.

Identify schedule variances and recommend mitigation, recovery or acceleration strategies.

Plan and coordinate construction activities around live rail operations and track possessions.

Integrate schedule, resource, cost and earned value management information.

Conduct delay and forensic schedule analysis to support claims and dispute resolution.

Facilitate program review and interface coordination meetings.

Maintain accurate planning records for governance, compliance and audit purposes.

Mandatory

Requirements

Demonstrated planning and scheduling experience on complex rail infrastructure projects.

Experience delivering rail infrastructure works within the Queensland Rail network.

Current Rail Industry Worker accreditation.

Advanced Primavera P6 capability.

Strong stakeholder management, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary and integrated project team.

Desirable

Experience





Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience working on government-funded infrastructure projects.

Contractor-side or client-side project delivery experience.

Experience in integrated scheduling, earned value management, change assessment and delay analysis.

Experience coordinating rail possessions, interfaces and works within a live operational environment. About MLR

MLR Project Management & Consultancy is a specialist consultancy providing project planning, Primavera P6 scheduling, project controls, schedule assurance, schedule risk analysis and forensic delay analysis services across major infrastructure and construction projects. MLR works with both project owners and contractors, providing independent, practical and evidence-based support throughout the project lifecycle. Our services include schedule development, contractor program reviews, progress monitoring, reporting, recovery planning, change assessment, extension of time support and delay claim analysis.

We are looking for a highly capable planning professional who can constructively challenge project schedules, collaborate effectively with clients, contractors and stakeholders, and provide clear and defensible planning advice. How to Apply

Apply through LinkedIn with your current CV and a brief summary of your:

Queensland Rail network experience

Rail infrastructure project experience

Primavera P6 capability

Current RIW status

Availability or required notice period

Expected salary or contract rate for the 12-month engagement Please quote Job Reference Q2601-01 in your application. Applicants who do not meet the mandatory requirements may not be considered. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, MLR may not be able to respond to every applicant. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Join MLR and contribute your planning expertise to a major Queensland rail infrastructure program.

📌 Planning Manager – Rail Infrastructure-01) (Brisbane)
🏢 MLR Project Management u0026 Consultancy
📍 Brisbane