Construction Planning Manager

Role Overview

Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate group with expertise in Investment Management, Development, and Construction. For over 60 years, we have developed vibrant communities worldwide. We operate with a commitment to openness, integrity, innovation, and teamwork.

Our Canberra team is seeking an experienced Construction Planning and Programming Manager to support a significant long-term project. This role involves working directly with the Construction Director and Construction Managers to lead planning efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, reports, charts, and databases to deliver timely and accurate information for project decisions.
• Conduct various analyses, including risk assessment, resource evaluation, and progress tracking using histograms and other tools.
• Maintain and update the Master Schedule along with other site-specific timelines, identifying potential improvements across all levels.
• Provide regular program status reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform planning activities such as research and documentation to aid project management within defined planning protocols.
• Integrate multiple scheduling programs from various teams to ensure cohesive tracking and develop mitigation strategies for decision-making.
• Present program updates to the project leadership and the broader company during reporting cycles.
• Evaluate time impacts both downstream and upstream, assess associated risks, and propose mitigation options for leadership consideration.

Candidate Requirements

• More than 15 years’ experience in the construction sector, particularly in commercial, residential, healthcare, or government building projects.
• Proficiency in project planning, scheduling, program controls, and benchmarking techniques.
• Advanced skills in Primavera P6 for project scheduling.
• Capability to visually represent program methodologies and clearly communicate plans to stakeholders.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in a related field.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team collaboration abilities.
• Keen attention to detail combined with excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of construction sequencing and methodologies, able to work effectively under the leadership’s guidance.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive Health & Well-being program featuring well-being leave, health assessments, and gym discounts.
• Flexible work options and the ability to purchase extra annual leave to support work-life balance.
• Extensive family support benefits including 26 weeks of paid parental leave and 3 additional wellbeing days per year beyond standard annual leave.
• A strong pipeline of projects providing ongoing career growth opportunities.
• Incentive programs including bonus schemes, Employee Share Acquisition programs, and opportunities for salary sacrifice.