Project Planner

**Requisition ID: 284240**
- ** Relocation Authorized: National/International - Single**:

- ** Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project**:

- ** Work Location: Perth, WA**

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**Project Overview**:
Perth Airport is a 24/7 operational airport in Western Australia, serving as the 'Western Gateway' to Australia. The airport is undergoing a major $5 BN (AUD) redevelopment over the next 7 years which will see the consolidation of the airport terminals into “one airport”, a new parallel runway, and construction of supporting airport infrastructure including associated roadworks, the airport’s first hotel and two multi-storey car parks. Working in an integrated client management team as the Capital Portfolio Partner, Bechtel will initially be responsible for 1) leading the development of the systems, tools and processes, required by the integrated client team, to successfully plan and manage the redevelopment works, and 2) developing the portfolio cost & schedule baseline.

**Job Summary**:
**Major Responsibilities**:

- Prepares schedule data for proposals or contract negotiations.
- Establishes and maintains the schedule for a specific discipline area or specialty.
- Performs schedule development duties to include establishing the work breakdown structure (WBS), determining the work activity duration, establishing the proper workflow logic ties, and developing the required job expenditure.
- Develops critical path schedule reports and schedule performance metrics.
- Determines critical-path activities for assigned discipline or specialty work activities supporting interdisciplinary requirements.
- Identifies and reports activities that have a critical or potential impact on the schedule.
- Monitors and validates subcontractor schedules.
- Evaluates subcontractor schedules for required workarounds or potential schedule improvements.

**Education and Experience Requirements**:

- Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

**Required Knowledge and Skills**:

- Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication.
- Prior demonstrated capability to present information and analysis to senior management.
- Advanced level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes, as performed by Bechtel.
- Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
- Must be willing to move to Perth.
- Airport experience is preferred - Terminal works highly regarded.
- Major construction project experience required.

**Total Rewards/Benefits**:
There are many reasons why choosing to join Bechtel is one of the best career decisions you will ever make. In addition to working with talented, dedicated people and having the opportunity to play an integral role in stimulating and challenging local and international projects, Bechtel is committed to offering you the benefits and resources to live a healthy life. With a market aligned salary package and annual discretionary performance bonus scheme in place, employee wellbeing is also at the centre of our business - promoted through our strong health and safety focus and private health cover including access to a leading employee assistance program.

**Diverse teams build the extraordinary**:
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

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