Who is Turner & Townsend?

All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.

Our purpose:

Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.

The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 75 years.

Our values:

Love a challenge: We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don’t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.

Stronger together: We’re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.

Bring out the best in everyone: We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice.

Project Planner is responsible for the detailed planning, scheduling, and coordination of Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) activities within projects. The role will work closely with senior leaders, project managers, engineers, and construction teams to ensure that all aspects of the project scope are executed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule Development & Management: Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive schedules for the Structural, Mechanical, and E&I scope of work, ensuring alignment with the overall project schedule and milestones.
• Progress Tracking: Monitor and track the progress of project activities against the established schedule, identifying deviations, and providing timely updates to the senior leader. Support in reviewing and validation of contractor schedule and progress report.
• Coordination & Integration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including structural, mechanical, and E&I engineers, to ensure that planning activities are integrated and coordinated across all project phases.
• Resource Allocation: Collaborate with project teams to ensure that the required resources (personnel, equipment, materials) are allocated efficiently to meet project objectives.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks to the project schedule and develop mitigation plans to address any issues that may arise, ensuring minimal impact on the project timeline.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on the status of project activities, including schedule updates, critical path analysis, and progress reports, to the senior leaders and other stakeholders. Ensure contractor submits their updated schedule and progress reports as per agreed reporting calendar.
• Change Management: Manage schedule changes related to the Structural, Mechanical, and E&I scope, ensuring that all modifications are documented, evaluated, and communicated effectively.
• Optimization: Continuously seek ways to optimize project schedule, improving efficiency, reducing delays, and ensuring that project objectives are met.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in project planning and scheduling within the Structural, Mechanical, and E&I sectors, preferably in mining, construction, or heavy industrial projects.
  • Experience with large-scale, complex projects in remote or challenging environments is highly preferred.
• Software Proficiency: Expertise in project planning and scheduling software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent.
• Skills:
  • Fluent in English and Chinese
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • High attention to detail with strong organizational capabilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP), or similar certifications are advantageous.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong commitment to achieving project milestones and deliverables.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Resilience and adaptability to work in remote and challenging conditions.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach to work.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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