Planning and Project Controls Manager

About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the role

We are seeking an innovative Planning and Project Controls Manager with a problem-solving attitude to join our forward-thinking managed services team in Sydney. This role is suited to candidates with prior construction or engineering exposure and a strong command of Primavera P6.

Key responsibilities

• Assess detailed project plans for all stages of a projects lifecycle with the view to help deliver project outcomes on time
• Liaise with project team, project management, client representatives and government agencies to develop solutions and strategies to achieve project and business goals
• Assisting in the development of strategies to mitigate identified risks

About you

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a similar discipline.  
• At least 10 years of experience in a similar role, with at least 5 years of site planning experience
• Solid exposure in planning & scheduling across various construction or engineering sectors
• Existing knowledge of construction techniques, methodologies, and processes
• A strong command of Primavera P6
• Excellent communication skills, ability to present to clients

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.