Job Description - Project Scheduler/Planner (261173) Project Scheduler/Planner - 261173 UGL's Utilities Operations & Maintenance business is a trusted provider of services to owners of assets across power, water, and gas sectors.
Building on our strong reputation and long-standing contracts in power distribution, transmission, and water operations and maintenance, we are poised for significant growth.
As we prepare for this exciting new phase, we have launched a new Utilities Operations and Maintenance business in Western Australia, giving you the opportunity to be part of the journey as we bolster our capacity to deliver operations and maintenance services within the utilities sector.
The Role: Project Scheduler/Planner The Scheduler/Planner plays a crucial role in efficiently organising planned works to align with UGL and client deadlines, optimizing the utilisation of UGL workforce, trades, and associated resources.
By crafting appropriate work schedules, the Scheduler enables supervisors to achieve high levels of utilisation, minimising downtime and ensuring ample resources for substantial projects.
Timely communication of the schedule to all key stakeholders is a key responsibility to keep everyone well-informed.
About You Demonstrated ability to efficiently schedule powerline works, utilising project management tools and methodologies to optimize timelines.
Proficient in implementing and utilizing real-time monitoring systems to track project progress, allowing for swift decision-making and issue resolution.
Strong skills in allocating and managing resources, including manpower, equipment, and materials, to enhance workflow efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Experience in tailoring project workflows to specific requirements, accommodating various phases, tasks, and dependencies for a personalized and effective project plan.
Familiarity with setting up automated reminder systems to ensure timely notifications for upcoming tasks, inspections, and milestones, preventing delays.
Proven ability to foster collaboration and communication among team members by providing a centralised platform for accessing project schedules and information.
Knowledge of integrating weather forecasts into project scheduling to anticipate and plan for adverse conditions, minimizing weather-related delays and risks.
Effective document management capabilities, ensuring that all project-related documentation is organized and easily accessible for team members, reducing errors.
Ability to generate insightful reports on project progress, resource utilization, and potential bottlenecks, facilitating data-driven decision-making for future projects.
Comfortable with user-friendly interfaces designed for easy navigation, ensuring accessibility for all team members, regardless of their technical expertise.
What makes you right for UGL? Ability to provide a safe, supportive, and positive workplace.
Empower a united and collaborative culture.
Deliver technical excellence and create efficient, innovative solutions.
Genuine concern for safety.
Why Unite with the Very Best? Help to create your Individual Development Plan and create significant opportunities for your professional development.
Access career options and pathways, because UGL backs our own with a preference to promote from within.
We're also a member of the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors.
Dedicated wellness program with AIA Vitality; earn cashback for gym shoes! We'll give you access to a multitude of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure, and entertainment.
Access to flexible working arrangements.
You can also take advantage of our salary sacrifice options including cars, eligible portable electronic devices, and professional memberships.
About Us UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services within rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water, and defence markets.
UGL partners with some of the world's largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions.
At UGL, we value diversity, in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please note that relevant screening checks may be conducted as part of the recruitment process.
These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screen.
Discipline : Scheduler Primary Location : Australia-WA-Perth CBD, Inner & Western Suburbs Work Type : Full-time#J-18808-Ljbffr
