Job Description
A major global rail client is seeking to appoint a high calibre Planning Manager with demonstrable experience of rail and E&M; systems for a major rail project in Sydney Australia
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You will be based in the client's head office.
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Responsibilities and Duties
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Function as a main advisory to the General Manager PMO and Project Director in all issues concerning planning, scheduling and resources needed. Dealing with progress measurement - delays, corrective actions and claims.
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Manage a small team of planning engineers to oversee the development of the base line and master programme.
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Advise on buildability, development strategy related to procurement and construction, pre-qualification and tender programming / methodology / system formwork / logistics / plant manpower resourcing;
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Maintain work breakdown structure, project and activity coding and resource loading, monitoring the scheduling of project milestones and ensure any potential delays or risks are met with appropriate solutions.
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Agree and maintain Critical Path networks, including updating, reporting and implementation of logic and resource changes
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Prepare timely and accurate reports and schedule plans for project management and effective project control
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Provide leadership, support and training, and contribute to career development of junior staff.
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Monitor the scheduling of project milestones and ensure any potential delays or risks are met with appropriate solutions.
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Liaise with client, consultants and contractors to review progress of project.
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Desired Skills and Experience
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Minimum 15 years relevant tender, project and claims planning experience
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Demonstrable experience in rail systems and E&M; systems integration
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Innovative thinking on technical approaches for civil infrastructure construction
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Using MS project and Primavera (P6) is a must;
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Demonstrable experience in construction methodology and sequencing
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Valuable analytical and problem-solving skills;
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Sound knowledge of safety and environmental management.
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Good communicator, both oral and written in English
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Strong Presentation skills and excellent organizational skills
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Valuable team player
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Qualifications/Educational
Requirements
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Degree holder in a relevant engineering discipline is preferred.
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Employing Company Overview and Profile
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Our client is a well-respected global transportation client providing innovative, responsible and sustainable solutions to the rail industry
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At the core of the group's success, naturally, is it people and our client strives to create a fun, challenging and performance driven business culture where imagination, skill and high standards are rewarded and its people are constantly challenged to find and follow a better way and aspire to excel!. Career development resources, initiatives and tools are provided each step of the way to achieve these desired outcomes.
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The group is seeking to appoint the very best talent to help its journey continue to become a major force globally. Maxim is providing recruitment support and invites motivated and imaginative candidates to get in touch and explore this excellent career opportunity.
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Additional Benefits Package and Incentives
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Attractive all-inclusive salary is available to the successful candidate.
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📌 Planning Manager - Rail (New South Wales)
🏢 Maxim Recruitment
📍 New South Wales