Job Overview

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Project Scheduler/Planner to develop, maintain, and optimize schedules for complex construction and engineering projects. This role requires a technical expert proficient in both Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 to build detailed timelines, monitor real-time progress, and identify potential delays. You will be the backbone of project forecasting, ensuring that timelines are realistic, coordinated, and perfectly aligned with project objectives.

Client Overview

Join a dedicated engineering and construction planning team based in New Zealand. The organization focuses on complex, large-scale projects that require rigorous project controls and precise scheduling. They value accuracy, foresight, and the ability to translate technical project requirements into actionable, milestone-driven timelines.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Auckland, NZ Time, with a 30-minute unpaid break (40 work hours per week)

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Responsibilities

• Schedule Development: Develop robust baseline schedules for complex projects using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Progress Monitoring: Update schedules regularly, analyze variances, and conduct Critical Path Analysis (CPA) to identify potential delays.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to gather data and ensure scheduling alignment with milestones.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify scheduling risks early and recommend proactive mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Advanced Reporting: Prepare detailed look-ahead schedules, progress reports, and integrate resource or cost loading as required.
• Meeting Support: Lead and support project planning meetings, providing clear and professional schedule presentations to key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Project Scheduler or Planner specifically for complex projects.
• Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Deep understanding of the Critical Path Method (CPM) and general project controls.
• Ability to interpret complex project drawings, specifications, and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Strong analytical skills with a high commitment to detail and organizational accuracy.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in the engineering, industrial, or construction sectors (Highly Regarded).
• Proven ability to work under pressure and manage multiple timelines simultaneously (Preferred).
• Experience with resource loading and productivity metric integration (Preferred).
• Excellent English communication skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Side Note

This is a permanent work-from-home role under an Independent Contractor arrangement. Candidates must have their own computer (capable of running Primavera P6 and MS Project) and a reliable internet connection. You are responsible for your own taxes and benefits. Professional hourly fees are established based on your performance in the application process.

Reminder

Please follow the provided link to BruntWork’s Career Site to finish your initial application requirements, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.