Project Scheduler - Melbourne, Australia - KBR

KBR

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

beBee Recruiter

Description

Title:

Project Scheduler

The Company

Kellogg Brown and Root (KBR) is a leading Defence and Government professional services provider.

KBR Australia has been engaged in working with Defence and Defence Industry for over 20 years and has core competencies in program and project management, engineering, asset management, integrated logistics support, procurement and training solutions, and provides in-depth expertise to a wide range of projects within the Defence sector.

The Opportunity

KBR's Land Team is seeking an experienced Scheduling Specialist (with expertise in Risk Management) to work within a high-profile Land Domain project to enable the development and preparation of realistic project schedules using provided scheduling tools, and to support the development of project risk management plans.

The Project Scheduler will be required to:
Develop and/or assess Project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Contract WBS.

Develop Project Master Schedules.

Analyse project information and cost data to adequately monitor and report on project cost and schedule progress, and to provide practical Earned Value Performance Measurement (EVPM).

Mentor Project staff in relation to industry best practice schedule tools and project schedule reporting methodologies.

Provide ad hoc risk management advice as requested.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Business, Accounting or related disciplines (preferred).

Experience in project scheduling and project controls including EVPM.

Advanced skills in project scheduling and reporting using software packages including Microsoft Project (MSP) and Open Plan Professional (OPP).

Experience planning and implementing project controls and scheduling procedures underpinned by industry best practice / standards.

Familiarity with DEFAUST Work Breakdown Stuctures for Defence Materiel Projects.

Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager with expertise in Risk Management (advantageous).

Experience in the use of accounting and spreadsheet packages (advantageous).

This role

requires a current AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance and

is based at Victoria Barracks in Melbourne.

KBR's commitment to Zero Harm means that we are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our staff and the communities we operate in.

For this reason, we encourage staff to get vaccinated if and when possible.

Benefits of KBR

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

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