Planner

**Planner**

Due to significant growth & recently securing a number of major WA Infrastructure projects, Georgiou is seeking an experienced Planner.

Georgiou is a national building and civil engineering company that prides itself on being 'the best people to work with'. The thing about aiming to be the best people to work with is that we get to work on some of the biggest infrastructure projects across Western Australia, Queensland and New South Wales. We support sustainability and we are committed to positively influence environmental, economic and social outcomes within our operations.

At Georgiou, we create a workplace where people excel and invest in our people through all aspects of their lives. We build teams that reflects the diverse community in which we live and work. We believe in collaboration and sharing experience and knowledge to ensure continued learning and development. Together we will define your continuous professional development and career progression.

Our working environments are fun, safe and innovative. We are always thinking about better solutions and constantly trying to improve. We encourage new ideas and creativity. You will experience an environment where your contribution will be highly valued and where you can really make a difference.

**What you're good at**:
**You're one of the best. Someone with**:

- Previous experience in a similar role within the civil construction industry
- Proven background in the programming of complex construction projects
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- A high level of organisation and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Able to demonstrate working knowledge of Primavera, Microsoft Project and Advanced Excel skills
- Commercial experience with variations and claims for delay
- Exposure to earned value management and reporting
- Experience in resource loading and man hour collation
- Experience in the use of 4D Planning desirable, but not essential
- Ability to write routine reports, basis of program reports, identify program risks and correspondence.
- Ability to problem solve and research innovative ways to reduce costs through efficient programming

**What you'll do (but not limited to)**:

- Review construction drawings and specifications to develop a strong understanding of the project scope, task durations and project deadlines
- Liaise with management to determine the sequencing required to complete the project scope
- Support the project team in identifying opportunities to reduce time, advise of any risks against key milestones, and provide assurance on achieving the key dates;
- Provide early warning notices to project team on delays and the likely effects of delays;
- Prepare engaging weekly and monthly reporting including Earned Value metrics using SPI (Schedule Performance Index), CPI (Cost Performance Index) and SV (Schedule Variance) analysis;
- Identifying ways of optimising the program through detailed analysis to develop terminal float to mitigate any liquated damages and delay impacts;
- Ensure that a reliable and credible overall project program incorporating design, approvals, procurement, off site fabrication and delivery, construction, testing and commissioning is developed and achieves the completion objectives of the Project;
- Prepare accompanied basis of schedule documentation for client review and approval to establish baseline program assumptions;
- Ensure that credible Earned Values are produced for the monthly progress updates;
- Review all subcontractors and suppliers' programs to ensure that the subcontractor's full scope is covered and that their programs align with the baseline program requirements;
- Prepare resource and manning analysis to be included in cost estimate and assumptions;
- Develop time-phase budget in line with the delivery model and how productivity is planned through the different phases of the project;
**Our best offer**:

- Competitive salary package plus site allowance and retention bonus (full time option)
- Growing business with career development opportunities
- Paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements available
- Friendly and supportive work environment
- The opportunity to work with a diverse and engaged group of people

Georgiou is a proud equal opportunity employer and WGEA Pay Equity Ambassador.