Senior Project Planner

Vestas have released a new role and are looking for an experienced Project Planner to work with our team on the largest wind farm project currently in the Southern Hemisphere.

As the successful candidate you will be joining a highly motivated and collaborative project team with extensive knowledge in EPC project management.

In this position you will work with colleagues in the PMO team in our Melbourne office along with the site project team on a daily basis. Having a good communication style with be a great advantage to ensure you can ascertain the best data to conduct the planning efficiently. You will lean on your extensive scheduling experience to create clear and concise plans, including alternative plans and potential forecasts to align with an ever changing construction environment.

The Project Management Office (PMO) operates across APAC and provides support during Wind Farm Construction. The PMO manages Cost Control, Scheduling/Planning, Documentation, Process, Risk Management, Lessons Learned and Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Creation of Sales Schedules During Tender Phase and Reviewing Sub-Contractors 
• Maintaining the Master Construction EPC Schedules during Construction Phase
• Update Project Schedules Monthly/Weekly
• Support 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 5 years' experience in EPC construction project planning using Primavera P6
• Trade or Tertiary Qualifications with 5 years minimum renewable /construction experience (not essential )
• Knowledge in PMI-SP (highly regarded but not essential)

Competencies

• Experience in Master Schedule management
• Extensive understanding and knowledge in Primavera P6 - Required
• Experience in Microsoft Projects - Optional
• Experience in Microsoft Suite - Required
• Excellent usage of Critical Path Method
• Excellent communication skills 
• Good stakeholder management
• Good understanding in 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

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
• 13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary 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 recognize 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 173 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 29,000 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.