The Role & Project:
As a proud Thiess company, MACA will provide specialist civil construction services at a greenfield copper mine in North West Queensland, located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People.
MACA is seeking a Project Planner to join our team working on this exciting Project on a 5:2 roster, working Monday to Friday, across two Brisbane offices – South Bank and Milton. The role includes ad-hoc site visits and travel for specific project milestones.
Locals in North West Queensland, including Members of the Kalkadoon community and other First Nations people, are highly encouraged to apply for this role on a BIBO basis. Depending on the successful candidate and the candidate’s location, the role can also be offered on a FIFO roster from either Townsville or Brisbane with accommodation on site.
About Us:
MACA is a leading integrated contracting services group specialising in mining, civil construction, infrastructure, and mineral processing.
We strive to be the best by investing in our people, understanding our clients' needs, and having a relentless focus on continuous improvement. Our social responsibility is what drives us, and we make an impact through contributions and support we give our communities.
MACA, part of the Thiess Group includes Thiess, MACA, PYBAR, Fleetco and RTL, and operates in the mining, infrastructure and resources sectors across Australia, Asia and the Americas with more than 15,000 employees.
Responsibilities:
- Developing tender programmes and presenting tender content to senior business leaders and client representatives.
- Develop and maintain programme through all project stages.
- Understand and communicate critical path to all relevant project participants.
- Preparation of claims, and supervision and review of all subcontractor interactions.
- Developing “what-if” programmes to assess the impact of any potential change.
- Understand risks and opportunities to produce different types of programmes protecting the best interests of the project and the business commercially.
- Analyse, collate and use a range of data and information for reporting and forecasting to the leadership team.
- Commitment, respect and compliance to safety, health, environment and cultural heritage policies, ‘zero harm’ objectives, health and safety initiatives, fitness for work policy and ECA vision and core values.
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Degree or equivalent in an Engineering or Construction related discipline.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Advanced user of Microsoft office & Primavera P6
- Knowledge of Power BI (desirable)
- Civil bulk earthworks experience.
- Advanced planning experience.
- Advanced level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts and construction.
- Experience in developing relations all project stakeholders.
- Exposure to medium/large projects (>$100M) and managing multiple projects at the same time.
- Tender planning experience.
- Delay Analysis and claims management experience.
What we will offer you:
- Health insurance benefits; knock up to 10% of your premium with BUPA, HBF or HCF
- Access to salary sacrificing benefits - airport parking and novated leasing with Maxxia
- Ongoing development opportunities and structured training
- Access to over 350 retailer discounts - savings up to $4000 per family per year
There are many long-term opportunities available across our business, and more on the horizon. There is always room to grow and develop into the professional you want to be with MACA!
Make Your Mark at MACA.
If you want to come with us on our journey, apply with us today!
We're ready when you are.
MACA is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages female and First Nations people to apply.