Scheduler

Position Overview

Kerman Contracting is actively looking for skilled Schedulers to be part of our on-site team based in Brentwood, Western Australia. This role involves crafting detailed project plans, tracking progress, and generating comprehensive weekly and monthly reports to support project success.

Benefits

• Fixed-term contract lasting 18 months with potential extension, including leave accrual for annual and sick leave
• Flexible FIFO roster arrangements from Perth
• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Completion bonuses awarded upon project conclusion
• Opportunities for salary sacrifice
• Access to a robust and varied project pipeline
• Supportive team environment combining head office personnel and site employees
• Engagement with challenging projects serving Tier 1 clients

Key Responsibilities

• Create project baseline schedules using Primavera P6, integrating tender specifications, drawings, client scheduling guidelines, and labour hour estimates
• Identify and communicate project risks early to Project and Site Managers
• Lead development of realistic, detailed schedules including milestones, dependencies, critical paths, resource, and commodity allocations aligned with construction methods
• Provide up-to-date progress data including Quantity Man-hour Reports and Earned Value Management to project managers
• Produce extensive weekly and monthly progress reports for clients covering updates on baseline schedules, critical paths, future work forecasts, staffing histograms, and summaries
• Collaborate proactively with Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, and Supervisors to maintain and monitor accuracy of progress against plan

Candidate Profile and Requirements

• Degree in engineering or relevant trade qualification highly preferred
• 3 to 5 years experience in project scheduling or related functions
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Navisworks or experience with modeling software is advantageous
• Ability and willingness to acquire and maintain a National Police Clearance

Work Environment and Culture

• Kerman is a stable, Perth-based company offering diverse and interesting projects aimed at professional development
• An individual-focused culture that values employees and discourages workplace politics and negativity
• Management fosters a skilled, responsive, and supportive workplace that respects employee input and capabilities

About Kerman Contracting Pty Ltd

• Leading West Australian firm specializing in industrial facility design and construction within the mining, resources, and agricultural sectors
• Committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment with a diverse company culture

Additional Information

If interested and your skills and experience align with the role's expectations, we encourage you to apply. Queries can be directed internally.