Project Planner

Requisition ID:  63735
Location(s): 

Melbourne, VIC, AU

Work experience:  Professional
Type of position:  Full-Time
Job Family:  Project Portfolio Management

 Vestas Factory

 Professional | Full-Time | Project Portfolio Management

Vestas is a renowned global wind company and the world’s no one sustainable company. We have an exciting role of a project planner, your role will be crucial in supporting the planning department for construction projects in Australia and New Zealand (AUNZ). Reporting to the Planning Manager for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, you'll need to have a strong understanding and hands-on experience with Primavera, which is essential for project scheduling and management.

 

Customer Project Execution - APAC >PMO APAC>Project Planning AUNZ

 

Responsibilities:
•    Creation of Sales Schedules During Tender Phase and Reviewing Sub- Contractors Schedules
•    Maintaining the Master Construction EPC Schedules during Construction Phase
•    Update Project Schedules Monthly/Weekly
•    Support the contract Department On EOT's
•    Support Project Managers Reporting To Client
•    Create What-If Scenarios
•    Use internal reporting tools
•    Reporting To Senior Management
•    Manage / Report on the Critical Path
•    Meet Contractual Obligations


Qualifications:
•    Minimum of 3 years experience in EPC construction project planning using Primavera P6
•    Trade or Tertiary Qualifications with 2 years minimum renewable /construction experience (not essential )
•    Knowledge of PMI and AACE scheduling practices (good to have but not essential)

 

Competencies:

•    Experience in Master Schedule management
•    Extensive understanding and knowledge of Primavera P6 - Required
•    Experience in Microsoft Projects - Optional
•    Experience in Microsoft Suite -Required
•    Excellent usage of the Critical Path Method
•    Excellent communication skills 
•    Good stakeholder management
•    Good understanding of Delay Analysis
•    Knowledge in Earn Value Management(EVM) - Principles
•    Experience in S-Curve Reporting

 

What We Offer:
•    A strong safety culture
•    Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
•    An opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy
•    The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development.
•    Global career progression prospects

 

Additional information:
•     All potential employees will be subject to undertaking a full medical assessment to be considered for this role.
•     Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date.

 

Our Benefits

 

  • Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
  • Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
  • A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
  • Flexible workplace arrangements
  • 18 weeks Paid Carers Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program

 

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.


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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.