/n Title: Lead Scheduler/Planner/n /n /n Position: Lead Scheduler/Planner /n Location: Adelaide, SA /n
/n Help deliver critical infrastructure for South Australia's future. /n
/n KBR is seeking an experienced Lead Scheduler / Planner to support a major utilities project based in Adelaide. Working within a high-performing Project Controls team, you'll provide schedule leadership, planning expertise and project insights that help drive successful project delivery. /n Based within a centrally located client office, you'll partner with Project Managers, Engineering teams and key stakeholders to manage integrated schedules, identify risks, support project decision-making and maintain robust planning processes across a complex capital program. /n
/n The Prospect: /n As Lead Scheduler / Planner, you will be responsible for developing and managing integrated project schedules, driving schedule performance and providing accurate reporting and analysis to support project delivery. /n Working closely with project leadership, you'll play a key role in forecasting outcomes, identifying risks and opportunities, and ensuring critical project milestones are achieved. /n
/n Key Responsibilities: /n /n
- Lead the development, maintenance and governance of integrated project schedules for a major utility infrastructure program.
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- Establish and manage project baselines, schedule change control processes and scenario modelling activities.
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- Conduct critical path analysis, schedule reviews, schedule health checks and performance assessments.
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- Drive schedule risk identification, mitigation planning and recovery strategies.
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- Develop and manage resource-loaded schedules, workforce forecasts and planning metrics.
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- Deliver high-quality schedule reporting, analysis and progress updates to project leadership and client stakeholders.
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- Partner with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure accurate sequencing and delivery alignment.
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- Provide planning expertise and guidance to support project controls best practice.
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- Mentor and support schedulers and planners where required.
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- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across planning and project controls functions.
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/n About You: /n /n
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
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- Extensive experience in project planning and scheduling within Utilities, Infrastructure, Energy, Defence or Major Capital Projects environments.
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- Advanced Primavera P6 expertise, including schedule development, resource loading, critical path analysis and forecasting.
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- Demonstrated experience leading planning activities on complex, multidisciplinary projects.
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- Strong understanding of schedule risk management, Earned Value Management (EVM), project controls and performance reporting.
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- Ability to interpret complex project data and provide meaningful insights to support decision-making.
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- Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills with experience working closely with project leadership and client representatives.
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- Experience with Power BI, reporting dashboards and data visualisation tools will be highly regarded.
/n /n /n Why Join Us? /n You'll be part of a high-performing Project Controls team delivering critical infrastructure that will support South Australia's future growth. /n
/n Working alongside experienced Project Managers, Engineering leaders and commercial stakeholders, you'll have the opportunity to influence project outcomes on a complex, multi-year utility infrastructure program while developing your expertise within a collaborative and supportive environment. /n
/n KBR offers exposure to some of Australia's most complex Infrastructure and Defence projects, providing opportunities to broaden your experience beyond a single project or sector. We support long-term career growth through challenging assignments, global capability sharing, professional development opportunities and a culture that values collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. /n /n Whether you're looking to deepen your technical expertise, expand your leadership capability or progress your career within Project Controls, you'll be supported by a national network of planning, commercial and project delivery professionals committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. /n
/n KBR Values: /n Our KBR Values - We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, We Are a Team of Teams - embody our people centric organisation. /n Our culture, and our genuine focus on our people is a major factor in our success and we want you to be part of our journey. /n
/n Help shape tomorrow by applying today! /n #S-DNI /n /n /n
📌 Lead Scheduler/Planner (Adelaide)
🏢 Kbr
📍 Adelaide