Managing Security Installation Complex Data Centre environments
About Us
ACG Integration is a leading provider of Automated Control Systems, Integrated Security, Access Control, IP CCTV, Building Automation, Intercoms, RFID, Network Infrastructure, and Safety Solutions.
With over 20 years of experience, we set current standards in Auditing, Design, Installation, Service, and Maintenance.
Our national presence ensures that we can effectively meet the needs of our clients with our in-house team.
We take full responsibility for the entire process to deliver well-designed and implemented systems, resulting in lower ongoing costs and exceptional control and visibility.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and specialize in an industry that only hires the elite.
About the Position
The Project Planner / Scheduler is responsible for building, managing, and controlling project programmes across large scale electronic security installations within data centre and complex construction environments.
This role owns programme integrity, labour forecasting, and schedule driven cost visibility across multiple projects.
The Planner works closely with Project Managers and Operations to ensure labour demand, sequencing, and delivery risk are identified early and managed proactively
Programme Development and Control
Build detailed, logic linked project programmes in Microsoft Project
Develop programmes from first principles based on drawings, scope, builders schedule and site constraints
Define task sequencing, durations, and dependencies aligned to builder milestones Establish and maintain critical path visibility across all active projects
Multi Project Coordination
Manage multiple project schedules concurrently
Consolidate individual project programmes into a master programme
Provide a portfolio level view of labour demand, sequencing, and delivery risk
Align project schedules with builder programmes and external trades
Labour Forecasting and Cost Integration
Resource load all programmes with labour requirements by activity
Produce weekly labour forecasts across all projects
Model workforce demand, including peaks, constraints, and recovery plans
Apply overtime and loading rates to forecast labour cost impacts
Support Cost to Complete forecasting through schedule driven labour modelling
Programme Updates and Change Management




Maintain live programmes with weekly updates from Project Managers and site teams
Assess impact of delays, variations, and scope changes on programme and cost
Re‐sequence works and develop recovery plans where required
Identify risks to delivery early and provide mitigation strategies
Stakeholder Coordination
Work closely with Project Managers to align programme with delivery strategy
Support Operations with forward labour planning and resource allocation
Participate in internal project reviews and builder coordination where required
Provide clear, structured reporting on programme status and risks
Fully resource loaded Microsoft Project programmes
Consolidated master programme across all major projects
Weekly labour forecasts and workforce demand curves
Critical path and delay impact reporting
Programme driven input into Cost to Complete and margin tracking
About You
Proven experience in construction planning and scheduling within Australia
Strong Microsoft Project capability, including resource loading and multi project consolidation
Experience working on large scale construction or infrastructure projects, data centre experience preferred
Strong understanding of trade sequencing, site constraints, and construction methodologies
Ability to build programmes from first principles, not just maintain existing schedules
Experience forecasting labour and integrating programme outputs into cost tracking
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Australian Citizen
NV1 clearance or ability to hold
Key Skills:
Advanced Microsoft Project
Programme logic and dependency management
Labour forecasting and resource planning
Critical path analysis
Construction methodology understanding
Stakeholder coordination across PM, operations, and site teams
Career Development and Growth Opportunities
This role is positioned as a key function within the business as project scale and complexity continue to grow.
Opportunities include:




Progression intoSenior Planner / Project Controls Lead
Ownership of planning standards and frameworks across the business
Expansion intocommercial and cost control functions, linking programme to margin and forecasting
Involvement in tender planning, methodology development, and bid strategy
Exposure to national data centre and critical infrastructure projects
Development into a leadership role supporting Project Managers and Operations teams
Why This Role Matters
Drives visibility of labour demand before issues occur
Improves delivery certainty across complex, multi project environments
Supports margin protection through early cost and programme control
Enables the business to scale delivery without losing control
Required Qualifications and Experience
Proven experience managing large-scale electronic security projects in construction environments.
Background in Data Centre projects strongly preferred.
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Strong ability to identify/manage variations, dependencies, and complex construction interfaces.
Proficiency with project management software including Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience engaging with builders, consultants, subcontractors, and enterprise clients.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Proven experience as a Project Manager, successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
Experience managing projects in Construction environment.
Proficient in project management tools and software.
Experience with Microsoft Project, Excel and Word.
Experience in the electronic security or similarly related electronic or IT industry is preferred.
Familiarity with SimPro or similar project/job management platforms.
Strong understanding of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with the ability to apply a hybrid approach.
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional capable of managing large-scale projects within the electronic security landscape.
If you thrive on delivering complex solutions, leading from the front, and driving outcomes in high-performance environments — let's talk.
Join us and partner in building a future with no limits.
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📌 Project Planner / Scheduler (Melbourne)
🏢 ACG
📍 Melbourne