Lead Scheduler / Planner

About the role

KBR is seeking an experienced Lead Scheduler / Planner to support a major utilities project in Adelaide, working within a high-performing Project Controls team. Based in a centrally located client office, you will partner with Project Managers, engineering teams and key stakeholders to manage integrated schedules, identify risks, support project decisions and maintain robust planning processes across a complex capital program.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage integrated project schedules, establish baselines, schedule change control and scenario modelling.
• Conduct critical path analysis, schedule reviews, health checks and performance assessments.
• Drive schedule risk identification, mitigation planning and recovery strategies.
• Manage resource-loaded schedules, workforce forecasts and planning metrics.
• Deliver schedule reporting, analysis and progress updates to project leadership and client stakeholders.
• Mentor schedulers and planners and contribute to continuous improvement in planning and project controls.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in project planning and scheduling in utilities, infrastructure, energy, defence or major capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading planning on complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of schedule risk management, Earned Value Management (EVM), project controls and performance reporting.
• Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills.

Required skills

• Advanced Primavera P6, including schedule development, resource loading, critical path analysis and forecasting.
• Experience interpreting complex project data and providing insights for decision-making.
• Power BI, reporting dashboards and data visualisation tools highly regarded.

What we offer

• A high-performing Project Controls team delivering critical infrastructure.
• Exposure to complex infrastructure and defence projects and long-term career growth.
• Professional development and a culture of collaboration and accountability.