Resource Planner in Construction - Cairns, Australia - IPA

Description

The role of a Planner/Scheduler is crucial in ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of projects. The position is responsible for creating and managing project schedules, coordinating resources, and tracking progress to meet deadlines. Their primary objective is to optimize project timelines, resource allocation, and workflow efficiency.

Sounds like an area where you've played before? Get crackin' on your application today.... Generally roles like this will remain open for around a week, but depends on the market and who applies. Government positions like this are highly sought after.

Why choose IPA to submit your application for this role? Sleep well at night knowing that working and doing business with IPA helps contribute to those less fortunate. 100% of our profits are reinvested back into the Australian community. We are Australia's one and only Social Enterprise Recruitment Agency.

The nuts and bolts of the role:

1. Transferable skills are the key - you don't necessarily need a background in construction.
2. Prepare short and long-term resource allocation plans based on input from all key players (supervisors and forepersons) and team members meeting weekly to capture operational changes and updates.
3. Recommend modifications to resource allocation plans to improve effectiveness and attain project milestones.
4. Alignment and update of projects within the Field Staff Resource Calendar; managing conflicts and updating forecasts to match project schedules.
5. Manage and own resource allocation plan and tools.
6. Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (Especially MS Excel) and experience with Ellipse highly desirable.
7. Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with Supervisors, Forepersons, and Leadership teams. Work collaboratively, influencing, and building relationships at all levels of an organization.
8. Support long-term workforce planning initiatives that will inform better business decisions on headcount and reporting to understand workforce impacts from changes in demand and supply.
9. Participate in the continuous improvement of systems and frameworks to ensure a best practice approach to workforce planning.
10. Develop workforce metrics, dashboard, reporting, and analytics to deliver workforce insights.
11. Assist co-ordination of training, without disrupting operational requirements as required.

To apply, please send a dot point summary of how your skills and previous experience align with what we are looking for. Job closes once the suitable applicant is found and accepted by our client. Reference # _